Erika (Ashlynn) Hooper
DEVILLE,LA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in hospital and community care settings, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. Expertise in developing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications, and meticulously monitoring patient progress to ensure optimal recovery. Strong collaborator with healthcare professionals, committed to providing high-quality, uninterrupted care for diverse patient populations. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and a swift capacity to acquire new skills, all aimed at driving team success and fostering organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elara Caring Home Health
Alexandria, LA, USA
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provides physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to patients.
- Incorporates therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Determines and addresses individualized care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educates patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provides emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Schedules appointments, coordinates transportation and initiates referrals to necessary companies for patient care.
- Works with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Informs physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Collaborates with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Delivers non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Prioritizes multiple tasks based on changing clinical situations while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Reported changes in patient condition to RN to facilitate immediate intervention.
- Liaised with registered nurse to perform activities of daily living appropriate to patient's condition.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Maintained a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL
Christus St. Francis Cabrini
Alexandria, LA, USA
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Maintained a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, reporting changes promptly to healthcare providers.
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on clinical procedures and professional development opportunities.
NURSE EXTERN
Christus St. Francis Cabrini
Alexandria, LA, USA
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provides physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to patients.
- Incorporates therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
- Determines and addresses individualized care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educates patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provides emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Schedules appointments, coordinates transportation and initiates referrals to necessary companies for patient care.
- Works with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Informs physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Collaborates with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Delivers non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity and rights.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Prioritizes multiple tasks based on changing clinical situations while providing timely, high quality patient care.
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocols.
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements, and other relevant information.
- Provided emotional support for families dealing with difficult situations or diagnoses.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop spread of infections.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge.
- Reported changes in patient condition to RN to facilitate immediate intervention.
- Liaised with registered nurse to perform activities of daily living appropriate to patient's condition.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions, recognize complications and intervene appropriately.
- Maintained a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards.
Education
Associate of Science - NURSING
Northwestern State University
Alexandria, LA05.2023
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Judgment
- Strong Communication
- Infection Control
- Accurate assessment of patients
- Administration of Medication
- Wound Care
- Multitasking and organization
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Case management
- Patient Safety
- Time Management
Certification
- Willing to obtain additional certifications as needed
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- LA Compact Nursing License: 216220
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elara Caring Home Health
01.2025 - 01.2026
REGISTERED NURSE, MEDICAL-SURGICAL
Christus St. Francis Cabrini
06.2023 - 01.2025
NURSE EXTERN
Christus St. Francis Cabrini
03.2022 - 12.2022
Associate of Science - NURSING
Northwestern State University