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Elizabeth Erickson

St. Petersburg

Summary

Compassionate and detail orientated Registered Nurse with experience providing comprehensive preoperative and postoperative care. Skilled in patient assessment, education, pain management, discharge planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high quality surgical care. Dedicated to promoting positive patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and communication skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Pre-op and PACU

BayCare
St. Petersburg, FL
10.2017 - Current
  • Performed comprehensive preoperative and post operative assessments, including medical history review, medication recognition, and patient education.
  • Preparation of surgical patients by initiating IV access, administrating medications, and collaboration anesthesia and surgical team.
  • Monitored patients during phase I and Phase II recovery following anesthesia.
  • Guided patients and families through health management strategies by providing discharge education and follow-up appointments.
  • Identified and responded promptly to preoperative and postoperative situations.
  • Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and team members.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

BayFront
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced ICU environment.
  • Monitored vital signs and administered medications per physician orders.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
  • Understanding ventilator settings, troubleshooting alarms, and assisting with protocols
  • Management of continuous IV drips

Registered Nurse, PACU

Tampa Bay Specialty Surgery Center
St. Petersburg, FL
05.2015 - 01.2016
  • Monitored patient recovery post-anesthesia, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the process.
  • Administered medications and interventions per physician protocols, enhancing patient care quality.
  • Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions to promote optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to streamline PACU workflows, improving overall efficiency and response times.

Autotransfusion Clinician

Blood Recovery Systems, INC
Fort Myers, FL
03.2007 - 08.2009

Pre surgery patient communication and blood collection.

Washing and processing blood loss while communicating with surgical team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
2016

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
2014

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Mesabi Range Technical College
Eveleth, MN
2006

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Mesabi Range College
Virginia, MN
2003

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Certification

  • RN License
  • BLS, Basic Life Support
  • ACLS, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS, Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse Pre-op and PACU

BayCare
10.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

BayFront
02.2016 - 09.2017

Registered Nurse, PACU

Tampa Bay Specialty Surgery Center
05.2015 - 01.2016

Autotransfusion Clinician

Blood Recovery Systems, INC
03.2007 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Petersburg College

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

St. Petersburg College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Mesabi Range Technical College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Mesabi Range College