Courtney Ericson
Carpentersville,IL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented nurse supervisor with a strong focus on time management and problem-solving. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, possesses the capacity to quickly learn and apply new skills. Seeking professional growth opportunities, towards nursing management, to leverage existing knowledge and skills to effectively lead and drive team success. Objective is to collaborate with team members to contribute to overall organization growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Supervisor, Vascular Access Team
Ascension Saint Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Creates an environment of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the nursing team.
- Establishes well built relationships with interdisciplinary teams for seamless coordination of patient care services.
- Collaborates with Nursing Director to maintain daily operations.
- Ensures accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development by attending relevant conferences, workshops, and training sessions to stay current on the latest trends and best practices.
- Maintain nurse scheduling, ensuring adequate coverage, maximizing nurse satisfaction and minimizing overtime expenses.
- Maintain regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Enforces nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Recruits, hires, onboards and trains staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducts a ongoing flow of communication to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Conducts staff check ins on a quarterly basis and year end reviews.
Charge RN Vascular Access Team
Ascension Saint Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients conditions and treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans and self-care routines.
- Mentored novice nurses fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Supervised and managed daily shift assignments, tasks, and administration.
- Supervised nursing staff, providing guidance and support to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
- Coordinated nursing care on the unit by assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and accurate patient care.
Vascular Access Team staff RN
Ascension St. Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including central line dressing changes, peripheral IV starts on complex patients to decrease pain and suffering, as well as PICC line and Midline insertions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during a vulnerable time.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
- Enhanced my knowledge base of the work at hand by educating myself utilizing evidence based research platforms.
PICC team RN
Northwestern Medicine, McHenry, IL
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided clinical expertise and PICC and Midline insertions based on the needs of the patient on an as needed basis.
- Served as a resource personal to all nursing staff.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes through sound decision-making skills.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
Medical/Surgical Staff RN
Ascension St. Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Developed and improved time management and organizational skills to maximise personal productivity.
- Set and worked towards ambitious goals with staff performance plans and regular check-in meetings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL04.2015
Associate in Arts -
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL04.2012
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Continuing education
- Self-reflection
- Compassionate care
- Staff development
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
- Training and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Staff scheduling
- Patient safety
Accomplishments
- Achieved continuous professional growth from my eagerness to learn more, enthusiastic personality with patience, dedication and efficiency.
- Collaborated with the team of nursing education in the development of a new program tailored towards all new hire RN's to develop a broader understanding of Central Line care.
- Resolved product issue with contracted customers by evaluating the need for and trialing new products to implement for the purpose to reinforce patient care and strengthen outcomes.
- Utilizing evidence based research, I fulfilled a knowledge gap by the creation of a new policy.
Certification
- Vascular Access Board certified (Since2021)
- Implemented the Nursing Peer Review committee
- Achieved Clinical Excellence Matrix Clinical Nurse3- (Since December2021)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified (Since2022)
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
- Nursing Peer Review — Lead chairperson
- Developed and led the implementation of the Nursing Peer Review in conjunction with Chief Nursing Officer
- Assisted in the creation of the Nursing Peer Review process and policy
- Assembled a team of dedicated nursing staff for case review
- Communicated findings for hospital nursing distribution to foster educational opportunities.
- CLABSI team — Co-Lead chairperson
- Developed initiatives to eliminate CLABSI
- Multidisciplinary approach to include whole healthcare team to eliminate CLABSI risks
- Part of the Ascension National collaboration on reducing CLABSI risk strategies
- Achieved a 13 month (ongoing) zero CLABSI for the Intensive Care Unit
- Achieved 10 month (ongoing) zero CLABSI for the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Timeline
RN Supervisor, Vascular Access Team
Ascension Saint Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
03.2022 - Current
Charge RN Vascular Access Team
Ascension Saint Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
12.2021 - 03.2022
PICC team RN
Northwestern Medicine, McHenry, IL
11.2019 - 04.2021
Vascular Access Team staff RN
Ascension St. Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
01.2018 - 12.2021
Medical/Surgical Staff RN
Ascension St. Alexius, Hoffman Estates, IL
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Vascular Access Board certified (Since2021)
- Implemented the Nursing Peer Review committee
- Achieved Clinical Excellence Matrix Clinical Nurse3- (Since December2021)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified (Since2022)
BSN - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate in Arts -
Elgin Community College
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