Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Barbara Erway

Shelbyville,KY

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with ICU , PACU, Med-surg and wound care experience, excelling in advanced life support and hemodynamic monitoring. Recognized for compassionate patient advocacy and effective interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction. Proven ability to adapt to critical situations, ensuring timely interventions and optimal care delivery.

Healthcare professional with significant experience in critical care environments. Adept at managing complex patient cases and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for adaptability and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare settings. Skills include patient assessment, critical decision-making, and advanced life support.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

RestorixHealth
12.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse

University of Louisville,Shelbyville Hospital
11.1994 - 11.2024
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
  • Led the rapid response team in emergency situations, showcasing strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities under pressure.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in [Type] critical care units.
  • Facilitated timely discharges through interdisciplinary collaboration and efficient coordination of post-acute care services for patients requiring ongoing support after ICU stay.
  • Implemented advanced life support measures during emergent situations, stabilizing patients'' conditions until transfer to higher levels of care if necessary.
  • Actively participated in unit-based educational offerings aimed at increasing clinical knowledge and staying current with evidence-based practice guidelines.
  • Collaborated with physicians in developing individualized plans of care tailored to each patient''s unique needs and preferences.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

Registered Nurse

Harrisburg Hospital
01.1988 - 11.1994
  • Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
  • Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to quickly identify changes in patient condition requiring intervention or escalation of care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to develop individualized treatment plans based on specific patient needs and goals.
  • Performed invasive procedures such as central line insertions or arterial catheter placements with precision and confidence when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing complications related to ventilator use, central line infections, and pressure ulcers.

Education

Diploma Nursing Program Graduate - Nursing

St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
Lancaster, PA
06-1983

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Intensive care unit experience
  • Central line management
  • Hemodynamic monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Chest tube management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Advanced life support
  • Compassionate care
  • Airway management

Accomplishments

  • Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
  • Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.

Certification

Kentucky RN license-1078118

Pennsylvania RN license-RN259753L

Current BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

RestorixHealth
12.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

University of Louisville,Shelbyville Hospital
11.1994 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse

Harrisburg Hospital
01.1988 - 11.1994

Diploma Nursing Program Graduate - Nursing

St Joseph Hospital School of Nursing