Domonique Ervin
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Select Medical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 4-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Utilized Epic to document data related to patient care such as medications, interventions and patient responses.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Cincinnati
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions at a 30-bed LTAC step down unit for trauma and post-surgical patients
- Assessed patients' condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain
- Administered medications as determined by the patient's condition (IV, Drips,Sub-Q, etc.)
- Communicated the patient's condition to family members in a compassionate and non-technical manner.
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Long Term Care Facilities
03.2015 - 04.2022
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using Matrix, Point Click Care, Cerner.
- Led and mentored 2-4 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish proper patient care and provide education to patients and family members.
- Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice -
Beckfield College
Florence, KY03.2022
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH09.2014
Skills
- Acute Illness
- Patient Examination
- Intakes and Discharges
- Intravenous Injections
- PICC Lines
- PointClickCare EMR
- Chest Tubes
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Infection Control Measures
- Accurate Documentation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Nominee (2023)
Certification
- BLS
- Microsoft Office Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Select Medical Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Christ Hospital Health Network
02.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Select Medical Cincinnati
04.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
04.2022 - 05.2022
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Long Term Care Facilities
03.2015 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice -
Beckfield College
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing -
Hondros College of Nursing
- BLS
- Microsoft Office Certified
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