Erica Blackburn
Johnstown,PA
Summary
Results-oriented Stroke Registered Nurse with over four years of experience in acute and chronic care settings. Skilled in critical thinking, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, leading to measurable enhancements in patient safety and satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Stroke Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
11.2021 - 04.2026
- Educated patients and families on stroke health management, enhancing understanding of treatment plans and stroke prevention measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions based on the American Heart/American Stroke Association-Get with the Guidelines and The Joint Commission Standards
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction within the department.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Registered Nurse, Medical- Surgical/Stroke Unit
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Johnstown, PA
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to protocols and promoting recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, adjusting care as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA05-2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Cressona, PA12-2018
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Performance Improvement
- EMR / EHR (EPIC)
- Data collection
- Health screening
- Nursing Staff Education
Certification
- Basic and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS/ACLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Aspiring Leader Program Course
Timeline
Quality Stroke Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
11.2021 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse, Medical- Surgical/Stroke Unit
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
04.2019 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mount Aloysius College
Accomplishments & Awards
- Participated in two Joint Commission Surveys to ensure Primary Stroke Center Center recertification's for Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
- Stroke program is nationally recognized by the American Heart Association Get With Guidelines with the 'Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus' award.