
Registered Nurse
Greater Pittsburgh Area

Registered Nurse
Greater Pittsburgh Area
University of Pittsburgh BSN 2004
CCRN Certification, 2007
Clinical expertise in critical care, namely neurotrauma/surgical critical care. CCRN certified and member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses. Collaborates with clinical nurse specialists in evidence based practice projects and clinical neurotrauma nurse education for newly hired nurses.
(Public Company; Medical Devices industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
Clinical education and resource for physicians and nurses regarding the utilization of Alsius products for intravascular temperature management.
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Clinical nurse at the Brain Trauma Research Center for clinical trials in traumatic brain injury and spine trauma. Acts as clinical liason between patients/families and clinical staff. Provides 24/7 on call time for the screening and enrollment of potential subjects. Assists physicians and critical care nurses to ensure that standards of care are met for patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Educates critical care nurses on patient care and study related protocols.
(Privately Held; Medical Devices industry)
October 2008 — May 2009 (8 months)
Clinical education and resource for physicians and nurses regarding the utilization of Alsius products for intravascular temperature management.
(Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)
May 2004 — October 2008 (4 years 6 months)
Registered Nurse, UPMC Presbyterian, Neurotrauma ICU
UPMC Passavant, ICU/CCU
BSN , Nursing , 2000 — 2004
Nurse Intern, UPMC Passavant ICU/CCU May 2003-August 2003
American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)