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Erica Adams

Slidell,LA
Erica Adams

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Have worked in multiple settings including telemetry, acute surgery, post surgery, GI, cardiac, observation, med-surg, geriatrics and home health. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Ochsner Hospital

Registered Nurse
03.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • 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.

Gifted Healthcare

Registered Nurse
09.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • 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.

University Medical Center

Charge Registered Nurse, Telemetry
01.2021 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

University Medical Center

Registered Nurse
10.2018 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • 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.

Chateau Living Center

Licensed Practical Nurse
12.2013 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Advantage Medical Professionals

Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2015 - 12.2018

Job overview

  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Education

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA

BSN from Nursing
12.2021

University Overview

  • Dean's List

Charity School of Nursing
450 S Claiborne NOLA 70112

Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
12.2018

University Overview

  • 3.5 GPA

Nunez Community College
Chalmette, LA

Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
12.2013

University Overview

  • 3.5 GPA

Skills

  • Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Care
  • Family Education
  • Administering Immunizations
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Chest Pain Management
  • Long-Term Care
  • Monitor Vital Signs
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Physical Assessment
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Seizure Management
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Patient Discharging
  • Staff Supervision
  • Home Visits
  • Administer Medication
  • Time Management
  • Epic Systems
  • Treatment Plan Modification
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Quote

Nothing is impossible. Even the word itself spells IM-POSSIBLE. Keep striving for greatness

Timeline

Registered Nurse
Ochsner Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Gifted Healthcare
09.2021 - 03.2023
Charge Registered Nurse, Telemetry
University Medical Center
01.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
10.2018 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Advantage Medical Professionals
01.2015 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chateau Living Center
12.2013 - 09.2018
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
BSN from Nursing
Charity School of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing from Nursing
Nunez Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
Erica Adams