Veda Patel, DNP, AGACNP-BC, CRNP

Licensure 

Certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner- Acute care: 2025- Present                                        

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing 

License 

Registered Nurse: 2021- Present                                                                                                      

Pennsylvania Board of Nursing

License #RN745476

Registered Nurse: 2021- Present                                                                                                            

Texas Board of Nursing 

License #RN1037321 

Certification 

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, BLS Provider: 2020- Present                                                

American Heart Association

Internal Medicine: August 2023- December 2023 

UPMC Montefiore Oakland Pittsburgh, PA

Preceptor: William Levin, MD

• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, managed acute and chronic conditions, collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, provided patient education on disease prevention and medication management, interpreted diagnostic tests, documented patient encounters in the EHR, and developed strong clinical reasoning skills while navigating diverse patient presentations in a fast-paced internal medicine setting. (180 hours)

Internal Medicine: January 2024- April 2024

UPMC Shadyside Pittsburgh, PA

Preceptor: Dorothy Skuratowicz, DNP, CRNP

• Independently conducted patient assessments, including comprehensive history-taking, physical examinations, and differential diagnoses, while managing acute and chronic conditions under preceptor supervision. Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including laboratory studies, imaging, and EKGs, to guide clinical decision-making. Developed individualized treatment plans, adjusted medications, and initiated referrals based on evidence-based guidelines. Provided patient counseling on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence. Collaborated with attending physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and patient-centered care. Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy, and social determinants of health, refining clinical reasoning and autonomous decision-making skills in a high-volume internal medicine setting. (180 hours)

Cardiac-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit: August 2024- December 2024

UPMC Presbyterian Pittsburgh, PA

Preceptor: James-Byass Rascoe, DNP, CRNP

• Managed critically ill post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, including those requiring mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. Conducted comprehensive assessments, interpreted invasive monitoring data (e.g., arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters), and adjusted treatment plans under preceptor supervision. Assisted in the management of complex cardiac conditions such as heart failure, post-CABG recovery, valve replacements, and ECMO patients. Performed and interpreted diagnostic tests, including chest X-rays, ABGs, EKGs, and echocardiograms, to guide clinical decision-making. Collaborated with intensivists, cardiothoracic surgeons, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes. Provided patient and family education on surgical recovery, medication management, and lifestyle modifications to improve long-term cardiac health. Developed advanced critical care skills and clinical autonomy in a high-acuity ICU setting. (180 Hours)

Abdominal Transplant Surgery: January 2025- February 2025

UPMC Montefiore Pittsburgh, PA

Preceptor: Michelle Coombs PA-C

• Conducted pre- and post-transplant evaluations for patients with end-stage renal disease, assessing eligibility and managing complex comorbidities. Monitored post-transplant patients for complications such as organ rejection, infection, and medication-related side effects, adjusting immunosuppressive therapy under preceptor guidance. Ordered and interpreted laboratory tests, including renal function panels, drug levels, and biopsy results, to guide clinical management. Assisted in the coordination of multidisciplinary care with transplant surgeons, nephrologists, pharmacists, and social workers to ensure comprehensive patient-centered care. Provided patient and family education on post-transplant care, medication adherence, infection prevention, and lifestyle modifications to optimize graft survival. Developed clinical decision-making and procedural skills in a specialized transplant setting while managing both inpatient and outpatient transplant populations. (120 hours)

Breast Cancer Clinic: February 2025- March 2025

UPMC Magee- Womens Hospital Oakland Pittsburgh, PA

Preceptor: Lillian Oberle, MSN, CRNP

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in an outpatient setting, including patient education on chemotherapy and radiation, symptom management, survivorship planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration with oncologists and nurse practitioners to optimize patient outcomes. (180 hours)

Hematology-Oncology: March 2025- April 2025

UPMC Shadyside Hillman Cancer Center Pittsburgh, PA

Preceptor: Barbara Schwabenbauer, DNP, CRNP 

• Delivered patient-centered care to individuals with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors in an outpatient setting, conducting comprehensive assessments to monitor treatment efficacy, recognize early signs of complications, and provide timely interventions. Educated patients and families on chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and supportive care strategies to manage side effects such as neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, and treatment-related toxicities. Collaborated with oncologists, advanced practice providers, and infusion nurses to coordinate individualized treatment plans, ensure safe medication administration, and optimize symptom control. Provided emotional support and guidance to patients navigating complex diagnoses, survivorship, and palliative care transitions, enhancing both clinical outcomes and quality of life. (180 hours)

1.  Patel, V., Bielewicz, B. J., & Tuite, P. (under review). Is the VAP Bundle at It’s Best: Root Cause Analyses of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the Surgical-Trauma ICU. American Journal of Critical Care

Professional Presentations

1.  Patel, V., Bielewicz, B. J., & Tuite, P. (April 2025). Is the VAP Bundle at It’s Best: Root Cause Analyses of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in the Surgical-Trauma ICU. Podium presentation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Pittsburgh, PA. [DNP Project Public Presentation]

Professional

Sigma Eta Tau, Eta Chapter, Member: 2021- Present 

References Available upon request