Erica Balzell
Peoria,IL
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Big Bend Hospice
Tallahassee, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Assessed clients' needs, developed service plans and monitored progress towards goals.
- Developed individualized care plans with input from clients and their families.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
RN PRN Trauma/Burn ICU- L1TC
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
09.2022 - 09.2024
RN, Travel ICU- Charge RN
Memorial Hospital Shiloh/BJC Healthcare
Shiloh, IL
10.2022 - 08.2023
RN Travel Trauma/Burn ICU - L1TC
Springfield Memorial Hospital
Springfield, IL
09.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, MICU-L1TC
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria , IL
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Coordinated care for Trauma/Burn, SICU/MICU patients with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient through assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Assessed, monitored and treated patients on CRRT.
Respiratory Therapist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria , IL
08.2006 - 07.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL05.2006
Skills
Licensure:
Illinois # 041484576
Virginia # 0001316387
Florida # RN9615889
North Carolina
#352114
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Case Manager
Big Bend Hospice
11.2023 - Current
RN, Travel ICU- Charge RN
Memorial Hospital Shiloh/BJC Healthcare
10.2022 - 08.2023
RN PRN Trauma/Burn ICU- L1TC
Springfield Memorial Hospital
09.2022 - 09.2024
RN Travel Trauma/Burn ICU - L1TC
Springfield Memorial Hospital
09.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, MICU-L1TC
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
07.2019 - 09.2021
Respiratory Therapist
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
08.2006 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Illinois Central College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Illinois Central College
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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