Caroline Erkes
Trappe,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 6 years of direct patient care experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Colorado Children's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
Rady Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Kaiser Permanente, Moanalua
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Delivered outstanding patient care in PICU, NICU, and Pediatric units.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
Rady Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Seattle Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill pediatric patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill pediatric patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Registered Nurse, PICU
St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Temple University
1801 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 1912205.2017
Skills
- Airway Management
- Clinical Judgment
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Pain Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Emergency Interventions
- Documentation and Reporting
- Intervention Recommendations
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Colorado Children's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
Rady Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Kaiser Permanente, Moanalua
05.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, PACU
Rady Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Seattle Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
04.2021 - 07.2021
Travel Registered Nurse, PICU
Kaiser Permanente, Oakland
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, PICU
St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
08.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Temple University
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