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Emily Yerger

Emily Yerger

Registered Nurse/Yoga Instructor
Carencro,LA

Summary

Compassionate professional with a diverse background including roles as a Registered Nurse at Children's Hospital New Orleans, Yoga Instructor, and dedicated community volunteer and committee member.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Yoga Instructor

Fitgirl
10.2018 - Current
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences, projecting my voice efficiently and giving concise and relevant instructions.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in venue and/or class population, providing modifications/adaptations for all skill levels.
  • Volunteered time to teach classes for various groups, including high school teachers and students, as well as for fundraising events.

Caregiving

Self Employed
06.2005 - Current

Raising three children and managing our home. Successfully overseeing daily schedules and all household needs, which requires an extensive skill set that includes but is not limited to: communication, adaptability, resourcefulness, resilience, sensitivity to diverse individuals, time management, technical support, money management, teaching skills, supporting activities of daily living, counseling, forward thinking, and most of all tenderness, love and care.

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital New Orleans
01.1999 - 06.2004
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Administered medications, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood products, safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and the patient/family.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including fellows, residents and medical students, to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Education

Registered Yoga Instructor-500 Hour -

American Viniyoga Institute
Austin, TX
05.2024

RN-BSN -

LSUMC
New Orleans, LA
12.1998

Skills

Over the years while raising my children, I have been very active in the community

I have been very visible at the children’s’ school as substitute teacher, substitute school nurse and serving on multiple fundraising committees for the school, as well as serving on the Priority One Board Committee for the advancement of spiritual growth in our school

In addition, I served as President of the Medical Alliance, an organization dedicated to supporting healthcare in our community

I am regularly volunteering my time with Catholic Charities and Second Harvest Food Bank, helping with food insecurity and clean up after natural disasters in our area

All of these opportunities have helped me to enhance my skills in communication, interpersonal interaction, organization and prioritization

  • First Aid and Safety
  • Community Outreach
  • Fundraising Events
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Youth Guidance
  • Resource Coordination
  • Project Oversight
  • Event Planning
  • Time management

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Flexible work hours

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Fitgirl
10.2018 - Current

Caregiving

Self Employed
06.2005 - Current

Registered Nurse

Children's Hospital New Orleans
01.1999 - 06.2004

Registered Yoga Instructor-500 Hour -

American Viniyoga Institute

RN-BSN -

LSUMC
Emily YergerRegistered Nurse/Yoga Instructor