Pamela Gier
Summerville,SC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Medical-Surgical specialty. Experience in multiple specialty areas including ER, MICU, Dialysis, short stay unit, same day surgery, vascular, plastics, and observation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit-Ortho/Urology Nurse
MUSC Charleston
171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to medical staff.
- Assisted in patient assessments, contributing to care plan development with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care services.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Closely monitored post-operative patients for complications or unusual symptoms.Managed caseload of five patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Lehigh Valley Hospital
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
01.2016 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in patient care delivery.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Increased efficiency in the Float Pool by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time across multiple units.
- Floated to 45 units across 6 hospitals within the Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Nursing Supervisor
Lehigh Valley Hospital
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and quality patient care standards.
- Coordinated patient care activities, optimizing workflow and enhancing interdisciplinary communication among healthcare teams.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient outcomes through continuous education and training of nursing personnel.
- Developed and enforced protocols for infection control, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infections within the unit.
- Analyzed staffing patterns, effectively managing resources to meet fluctuating patient needs while maintaining high service levels.
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Managed nurses and nursing activities in 877-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse-Multiple Specialties
Lehigh Valley Hospital
1200 S Cedar Crest Hospital, Allentown, PA 18103
03.2003 - 01.2016
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to assess patient conditions effectively.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge planning.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
09.2012 - 09.2014
- Provided critical patient assessments and interventions in high-pressure emergency situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for emergency care and life-saving techniques.
- Streamlined triage processes to enhance patient flow and reduce wait times in the department.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies with precision and accuracy.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103
09.2008 - 07.2010
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and adjusted treatment protocols based on clinical assessments.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to 2 patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science (A.S.) IN Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster05-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Schnecksville, PA05-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
Certification
- CMSRN since May 2007-valid till May 2027
- ACLS renewed April 2026
- BLS valid till April 2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit-Ortho/Urology Nurse
MUSC Charleston
10.2025 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Lehigh Valley Hospital
08.2017 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Lehigh Valley Hospital
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2012 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Lehigh Valley Hospital
09.2008 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse-Multiple Specialties
Lehigh Valley Hospital
03.2003 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Science (A.S.) IN Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lehigh Carbon Community College