Hi, I’m
Erica Early
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations from pediatric, to end of life. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Devon Gables Rehabilitation CenterTucson, AZ
LPN Charge Nurse
01.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care activities, enhancing collaboration among interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted assessments and developed individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and safety in delivery.
- Resolved conflicts among staff and patients, promoting a positive healthcare environment.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
NSI Nursing SolutionsTucson, AZ
LPN, Private Duty
03.2011 - 2015
Job overview
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Trach care for at home clients
- G-Tube care for pediatric clients
- Medication set up
- Adult Catheter care and collection
- Pediatric and adult ventilator care
Banner University Medical CenterTucson, AZ
LPN Office Nurse
03.2014 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses for timely intervention.
- Patient check in and check out
- Procedure scheduling
- Family practice experience
- Urology Clinic experience. Including assistance with cystoscopy and stent removal in clinic.
- Gyn clinic experience. Including assistance with cryotherapy, and LEEP procedure in clinic.
- Pain Management clinic experience, including assist with alternative procedures for pain
Favorite Nurses Healthcare StaffingTucson, AZ
LPN, Private Duty
11.2012 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe care environment.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring comfort and emotional support during care delivery.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Acted as an advocate for patients within the healthcare system when needed, ensuring they received appropriate resources and support.
- Client care at school. Including trach care, vent care and G tube feeding and changing
Amber LightsTucson, AZ
LPN Nursing Supervisor
05.2010 - 02.2011
Job overview
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Developed training programs for new nurses, enhancing skills and confidence in clinical procedures.
- Implemented patient care plans based on assessments, improving overall patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Education
Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ
Certificate in Practical Nursing from Health Care Management
02-2010
Tucson CollegeTucson, AZ
Medical Assistant from Health Care Management
11-1997
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
- Pediatric care
- Medication administration
- Patient charting
- Wound care
- Specimen collection
- Responsible and dependable
- Nursing staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical paperwork processing
Licensure
Arizona State Board of Nursing, License #LP046444
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Banner University Medical Center
03.2014 - 09.2014
LPN, Private Duty
Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
11.2012 - 03.2014
LPN, Private Duty
NSI Nursing Solutions
03.2011 - 2015
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Amber Lights
05.2010 - 02.2011
Pima Community College
Certificate in Practical Nursing from Health Care Management
Tucson College
Medical Assistant from Health Care Management