Andrew Ehrke
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
Positive, compassionate, and dedicated registered nurse with solid foundation in patient care and critical thinking. Equipped with critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills, excelling at prioritizing patient care needs under high pressure situations. Known for exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes in previous roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU Nurse
McLaren Macomb Hospital
02.2025 - Current
- Administered critical care medications and monitored patient responses in fast-paced ICU environment.
- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver customized patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patient conditions and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Analyzed vital signs and lab results consistently to detect and respond to shifts in patient conditions effectively.
- Managed life-support equipment, ensuring proper functioning and timely troubleshooting as needed.
- Collaborated with rapid response team to effectively manage over 100 emergency code situations leading to quicker intervention strategies for deteriorating patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, family members, and patients regarding complex end-of-life decisions in the intensive care unit.
- Executed cross-training programs while maintaining active role in emergency department to support patient care.
ER Nurse
McLaren Macomb Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Provided comprehensive patient assessments and triage in high-pressure emergency department settings.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Supported and executed treatment plans according to physician orders during trauma resuscitation efforts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care outcomes were achieved.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Ensured compliance with unit protocols by maintaining 100% medication and lab specimen scan rates.
- Provided seamless transition of care between departments or facilities through comprehensive handoffs that included vital information about each patient's care plan.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Royal Oak05.2023
Skills
- Emergency care
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Task and work prioritization
- Policy compliance
- IV management
- Blood transfusion administration
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Ventilator management
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- Essential Critical Care Orientation (ECCO)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Human Trafficking for Healthcare Professionals
- COVID-19: Epidemiology, Modes of Transmission and Protecting Yourself with PPE
- Stop The Bleed
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) IS-317A CERTS
Timeline
ICU Nurse
McLaren Macomb Hospital
02.2025 - Current
ER Nurse
McLaren Macomb Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baker College