Akilah Ervin
Streetsboro,OH
Summary
Versatile nursing professional experienced in acute and chronic care environments, adept at administering medications and conducting assessments. Committed to developing care plans that cater to individual patient needs while fostering communication with families and healthcare teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
EDU Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications per physician orders and school policies to ensure student health and safety
- Managed chronic health conditions, including asthma, epilepsy, and severe allergies, to support student well-being
- Conducted vision and hearing screenings for students to assess their health needs.
- Communicated with parents and guardians about student health concerns to foster collaboration and support
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Home Care
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments
- Performed wound care, including negative pressure wound therapy
- Inserted and managed urinary catheters to ensure patient comfort and reduce complications
- Educated patients with ostomies, improving understanding and self-management skills
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to address specific patient needs
- Documented patient progress, interventions, and outcomes to ensure continuity of care and guide treatment decisions
Registered Nurse
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Fulfilled the role of a pediatric bedside nurse
- Delivered compassionate, quality medical care to enhance patient comfort and recovery
- Advocated for patients' needs to ensure tailored and effective medical interventions
- Coordinated and collaborated with multidisciplinary team to streamline patient care processes
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
South Pointe Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored and reported vital signs and symptoms to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and well-being.
- Answered patient call lights and requests promptly to support patient needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks.
Education
BS - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2022
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient documentation
- Medication administration
- Chronic disease management
Certifications And Licensures
- Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
Timeline
School Nurse
EDU Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Home Care
11.2024 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse
Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital
12.2022 - 11.2024
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
South Pointe Hospital
02.2021 - 11.2022
BS - Nursing
Kent State University