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Erica Bess

Tomball,TX

Summary

I am a Registered Nurse seeking a position in healthcare where I can contribute as a valuable team player in providing clinical and holistic patient care. I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge from my experiences in oncology, bariatrics, maternal/newborn, surgery readiness, emergency care, and family health, which I aim to utilize in delivering quality care to patients. I am eager to develop my skills and advance as a patient-centered care professional. I strongly believe that my expertise and passion for delivering quality care would make me a valuable addition to your team, and I am excited to contribute to your organization's continued success..

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Emergency Department

Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

LVN Bariatric/General Surgery

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Patient communications (clinical and personal), Vital Signs, behaviors and conditions, Communications/alerts to Physicians and Physician’s Assistant, EMR charting, Patient history, Patient education Pre/Post-Op, Patient test results, Physician surgery orders, Triage (patients/patient calls), FMLA and return to work forms, Any other duties assigned by MD, PA, APN or RN, PAT Readiness

Sr Patient Affairs Coord Bariatric/General Surgery

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Prepare exam rooms, Patient assessments, Medication reconciliation, EMR charting, Inventory, Bariatric information sessions, Surgery scheduling, Pre/Post-op appointments, Physician orders, Telephone triage, Patient education, Results

IT Training Rep/ Patient Services Coord Breast Ctr.

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
08.2001 - 01.2011
  • EMR trainer (new hires), HR compliance and education, Management of retesting or training, Performance and process improvement, Scheduler breast Med Onc/surgery /genetic counselor, Provided cross-coverage, Diagnostic testing (pre/post-op), Monthly reports, Patient Education, Clinical issues resolver

Education

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING -

Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD
05.2023

VOCATIONAL NURSING -

Lone Star Community College
Cypress, TX
01.2018

ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF SCIENCE -

Lone Star Community College
Tomball, TX
01.2013

MEDICAL ASSISTANT -

Maric College of Medical Careers
Vista, CA
01.1993

Skills

  • Tracheotomy Tubes
  • Seizure Precautions
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • EMR Systems
  • Wound Care
  • ADLs Assistance
  • EKG Administration
  • Medication Administration
  • Immunization Administration
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • IV Insertion
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Sample Collection
  • Monitor IV Fluids

Timeline

LVN Emergency Department

Houston Methodist Hospital
05.2023 - Current

LVN Bariatric/General Surgery

Houston Methodist Hospital
06.2018 - 05.2023

Sr Patient Affairs Coord Bariatric/General Surgery

HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL
05.2016 - 05.2018

IT Training Rep/ Patient Services Coord Breast Ctr.

MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
08.2001 - 01.2011

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING -

Allegany College of Maryland

VOCATIONAL NURSING -

Lone Star Community College

ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF SCIENCE -

Lone Star Community College

MEDICAL ASSISTANT -

Maric College of Medical Careers

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