Erica Coll, BSN, RN, CCRN
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated critical care nurse with over two years of hands-on ICU experience, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients and their families. Skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and clinical decision-making. Proven ability to adapt, take initiative, and support team goals in high-pressure environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Nurse
UPMC East
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
02.2023 - Current
- Respond rapidly to hospital-wide codes.
- Active member of the ICU Skin Care Committee.
- Active member of the Professional Practice Committee.
- Preceptor to new hires and nurse interns.
- Manage life-support equipment such as mechanical ventilators, CRRT, and invasive lines (A-lines, CVCs, and Swan-Ganz catheters).
- Administer and titrate vasoactive drips, sedation, pain management medications, and other critical care infusions.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Assisted patients with bathing and feeding for personal health and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2021
High School Diploma -
Taylor Allderdice High School
Pittsburgh, PA06-2017
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Vasoactive medication administration
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Committed to ethical standards
- Skilled in high-pressure environments
- Effective communicator
- Clinical decision-making
- Committed to excellence
Affiliations
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Volunteer (05/2019-01/2021)
- Bedside engagement and transport volunteer
- Health screener during COVID-19
Accomplishments
- 2025 UPMC SNI Preceptor of the Year
- Quality Improvement Project on HAPI Prevention: Presented at UPMC East's 2025 Pathways to Excellence Initiative
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- CCRN
- PALS
Professional Development
- Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia Membership
- AACN Membership
- AANA Membership
- CSPA (CRNA School Prep Academy) Membership
- I completed 32 hours of shadowing at UPMC East, Presbyterian, and Passavant-Cranberry, where I observed general anesthesia, spinals, gas inductions, and a variety of surgical cases including orthopedics, neurosurgery, abdominal, and gynecological cases.
Timeline
Intensive Care Nurse
UPMC East
02.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science - Biobehavioral Health
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Taylor Allderdice High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Community College of Allegheny County