Erica Clark
Warrensville Heights,OH
Summary
An enthusiastic nurse that is capable of performing skilled and professional techniques. Obtaining the abilities of retaining information and instructions. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in long-term care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
SnapNurse
ATLANTA, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients for 1-50 patients. (varying on work location.)
- Assisted with at least 2 admissions/day, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
LPN
IntelyCare
QUINCY, MA
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care; ranging from 15-60 patients.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Sometimes up to 20/day.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
Home Care Coordinator
Care For You Homecare Services, LLC
Beachwood, OH
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to up to 60employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for over 25 patients
- Implemented successful homecare program through professionalism, quality of care, education and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff home to eliminate hazards posed for both patient and staff.
- Performed optimal care with housekeeping, grocery shopping, scheduling appointments, transportation, hygiene and dressing, and companionship.
- Collaborated with family to maintain obligation to care plan for patient, rapport, and engagement.
Nurse Assistant
Embassy Healthcare
Parma, Ohio
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels; ranging from 3-10 patients
- Helped 10-20 patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
In-Home Caregiver
Options For Senior America
Independence, Ohio
02.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted 1 patient with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
Garfield Heights, OH
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.
- Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
- Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to meet developmental needs of patients and recognized need for continuing development.
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Offered direct physical care and basic nursing procedures and treatments for patients in stable condition under general supervision of RN.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 27-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for 27 patient rooms.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
High school diploma - Dance
Cleveland School of The Arts
Cleveland, OH06.2012
No Degree - Bachelor of Arts
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2026
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Westerville, OH12.2017
Skills
- Certifications
- BLS
- IV CERTIFICATION
- Case management
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Indirect Patient Care
- Medical office administration
Timeline
LPN
SnapNurse
08.2021 - Current
LPN
IntelyCare
11.2020 - 06.2022
Home Care Coordinator
Care For You Homecare Services, LLC
07.2017 - 04.2019
Nurse Assistant
Embassy Healthcare
01.2017 - 08.2017
In-Home Caregiver
Options For Senior America
02.2015 - 05.2016
Patient Care Nurse Assistant
Cleveland Clinic Hospital
01.2014 - 09.2015
High school diploma - Dance
Cleveland School of The Arts
No Degree - Bachelor of Arts
Clark Atlanta University
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
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