Erica Mansavage
Hawthorn Woods,IL
Summary
Dynamic Cardiothoracic Nurse Coordinator with over a decade at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, showcasing clinical expertise and leadership. Excelled in patient advocacy and healthcare documentation, significantly enhancing patient care protocols. Spearheaded innovative education programs, embodying team collaboration and critical thinking.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Cardiothoracic Nurse Coordinator
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
01.2018 - Current
- Execute critical post-operative procedures with precision, including removal of chest tubes and intracardiac lines, ensuring optimal patient recovery
- Lead process improvements and new product trials, enhancing patient care standards
- Chair committees to drive interdepartmental cooperation, improving patient outcomes
- Develop new a new CPR delivery program and pre-op materials creation, improving patient preparation and engagement
- Coordinate interdisciplinary care teams, ensuring seamless patient transitions and enhancing family satisfaction through timely updates and education
- Nursing lead for the cardiac surgical site infection prevention group, driving data-driven strategies to enhance patient care standards
- Spearhead cutting-edge post-operative protocols, elevating patient recovery outcomes and setting new benchmarks in cardiac care excellence
- Foster interdepartmental synergy through committee leadership, driving holistic patient care approaches and enhancing overall treatment efficacy
- Proficient in Epic EHR system for patient data management and documentation
- Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Google and CardioAccess for data analysis and report generation
- Experience with telehealth platforms for patient consultations and remote monitoring
Registered Nurse Advanced Interim Clinical Nurse Educator
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: formerly Children's Memorial Hospital
- Formerly Children's Memorial Hospital
Registered Nurse
Children's Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse/ECMO Technical Specialist
Riley Hospital for Children
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Coordinate nursing care plans including assessment and intervention of rapidly changing patient status in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Mastered ECMO circuit operation and maintenance, expanding critical care capabilities for high-risk infants
- Mentored nurse interns and new staff, fostering skill development and promoting unit cohesion
- Drove improvements through active participation in Shared Governance, contributing to developmental care and ECMO team initiatives
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
- Coordinated orientation for new nurses and facilitated unit transitions
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
- Performed critical care procedures including hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator support
- Mentored and precepted new and experienced nurses, enhancing clinical skills and critical thinking
- Led multidisciplinary care coordination for critical pediatric patients, enhancing treatment outcomes and family support in cardiac intensive care
- Spearheaded unit-wide orientation programs, facilitating seamless transitions for new staff and improving overall team efficiency
- Managed advanced life support equipment, including ECMO and CRRT, contributing to improved patient survival rates in complex cases
- Fostered interdisciplinary teamwork, leading to improved patient care coordination and more effective treatment plans in complex cardiac cases
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients with complex conditions, ensuring optimal recovery
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care plans, enhancing patient outcomes through timely interventions
- Executed critical care procedures, including hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator support, ensuring patient stability
- Managed advanced life support equipment, contributing to successful critical care management
- Precepted new nurses, fostering skill development and ensuring high standards of patient care
- Coordinated comprehensive nursing care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address rapidly changing patient statuses
- Mentored nurse interns and new staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous learning within the unit
- Led as unit charge nurse for 42 beds, efficiently managing resources and responding to hospital-wide emergencies
- Contributed to Shared Governance through active participation in the unit-based Education Council, driving improvements in care protocols
- Facilitated seamless communication between medical teams, families, and support staff, ensuring cohesive care delivery and improved patient satisfaction rates
- Delivered specialized care to diverse neonatal patients, including those on advanced ventilation systems, post-op cases, and micro-preemies
- Coordinated comprehensive nursing care plans, assessing and intervening in rapidly changing patient conditions alongside multidisciplinary teams
Education
Masters of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL01.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.2006
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN01.2001
Basic Certificate - Quality & Safety
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
10.2024
Skills
- Nursing
- Critical Care
- Pediatrics
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Family Support
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Interdepartmental Cooperation
- Data Analysis
Certification
- Clinical Nurse Leader (Current)
- Healthcare Provider CPR, PALS, ACLS certified (Current)
- Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (Current), Prepared Childbirth Educators, INC.
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 2018, Current, Current member of the Beacon Award Review Committee.
- Reviewer for Nursing 2024, 2023, Present
Publications
Advocating for Alignment in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Definitions, https://academic.oup.com/jpids/article-abstract/13/7/379/7683729?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false
Presentations
The Evolution of Berlin Heart Ventricular Assist Device Dressings in the Cardiac Care Unit, CHOP Conference, 2020
Timeline
Cardiothoracic Nurse Coordinator
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse Advanced Interim Clinical Nurse Educator
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
01.2012 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Children's Memorial Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse/ECMO Technical Specialist
Riley Hospital for Children
01.2006 - 01.2010
Masters of Science - Nursing
Elmhurst University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Ball State University
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Ball State University
Basic Certificate - Quality & Safety
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
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