Patrice Harris

PATRICE N. HARRIS, RN, BSN, BS, MBA, RN-BC
1416 N 62nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19151 • (267) 312 – 1192 • [email protected]

EDUCATION
Holy Family University. Philadelphia PA
Master of Science, Nursing, May 2019 (pending graduation)

Eastern University. Philadelphia PA
Master of Business Administration. Health Administration, May 2017

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, June 2009
Accelerated Career Entry Program

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science, Health Information Management, May 2007

CERTIFICATIONS
ACLS for Healthcare Providers Program, American Heart Association, August 2018
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program, American Heart Association, July 2016

ANCC Certified in Case Management (RN-BC)
American Nursing Association (ANA)- Member

WORK EXPERIENCE
November 2018- Current
Case Manager/Charge Nurse- Drexel University- Philadelphia, PA
• Family Medicine/Student Health. Case manages family medicine (surrounding community) and student health population. Entails triaging, scheduling appointments/referrals, managing allergy injections/schedules, provide education on medication and all aspects of disease prevention/management, creating and implementing policies and protocols for all practices/clinics within the university, and referring patients to appropriate resources for support.

April 2013 – October 2018
Clinical Nurse III- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- Bala Cynwyd, PA
• Penn Care at Home. Provide care for patients in their homes, at every stage of the lifespan, in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. This care allows patients to recover at home from a variety of diagnoses; including congestive heart failure, orthopedic surgery, diabetes, stroke, cancer, and respiratory illness. Additionally, incumbent is responsible for practicing within the home care regulations and reimbursement criteria. Function effectively under stressful situations with tight deadlines; be a self-directed, self-starter; demonstrate the professional skill and judgment necessary to provide care within the autonomous setting of the patient’s home or at the various sites while upholding nursing practice and safety standards

May 2012-April 2013
Ambulatory Level 2 RN- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia- (Primary Care Network) Philadelphia, PA
• Primary Care Facility. Provides safe nursing care to the general unit population with minimal guidance, and bases practice on identified principles and standards of care. The registered nurse is responsible for day to day patient care, assessment and treatment in an outpatient office. Practices at the level of a competent-to-expert practitioner of nursing, demonstrate competence in caring for patients with moderate-to-complex health issues and assist the Site Manager with administrative issues.

April 2011-May 2012
Staff Nurse - Kindred Healthcare (Mercy Fitzgerald) Darby, PA
• Long-Term Acute Care Hospital. Care for 5 to 6 patients. Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through a complete range of RN services and expertise from admission to discharge. Specific responsibilities/ proficiencies include: Ventilator care, telemetry, IV therapy, basic life support, Med/Surg, ICU and CCU, AV Fistulas, Triple Lumen CVP, NG and Peg tubes, wound care/Wound Vacs, and monitor pain management procedures. Accurately obtain and document current patient history and medication lists, assess individual conditions and needs and selected departmental referrals for acute and chronically ill patients. Prepare equipment and assist physicians during bedside surgical procedures and treatments. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate.

October 2009 – April 2011
Charge Nurse - Planned Parenthood (Far Northeast Center, Locust Street Center, and West Chester Center) West Chester, PA and Philadelphia, PA
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Monitored patients, including vital signs, while in the Recovery Room, provided birth control information and post abortion instructions, prepared and gave injections and dispensed medications, assisted in setting up procedure rooms and dispensed medications, assisted MD in Procedure Room during surgery and/or in an emergency situation, assisted the Manager of Surgical Services in maintaining complete supplies and equipment for all medical services, performed ultrasounds, counseled patients, and adhere to OSHA regulations.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
January – May 2007
Management Operations Staff Intern – Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA
• Coordinate maintenance of medical record files, provide telephone and reception coverage for the Health Information Services Department, maintain accurate computerized databases, medical and other duties to assist in the efficient functioning of the Health Information Services Department.