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Erica Fredenburg

Vienna,OH

Summary

Registered Nurse transitioning into a career as a Clinical Counselor. I experience offering comprehensive patient care and work well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. I am also a compassionate therapist-in-training employing an empathetic approach to developing rapport with clients. Specialties include working with inpatient psychiatric patient's struggling diagnoses such a bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and struggling with suicidal ideation and attempts. As a mental health RN I work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and anti-social personality disorder.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Mental Health

Youngstown, OH
11.2023 - Current
  • Managing compliance logs for medication, segregation assessments and rounds, and suicide observation compliance.
  • Holding walk-in hours for incarcerated persons.
  • Managing a caseload and providing care through treatment plans and individual therapy sessions.

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Generations Behavioral Hospital
Youngstown, OH
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
  • Reduced medication errors for patients through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plan adjustments, and ongoing care coordination efforts.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and implementation of behavior management plans.
  • Addressed complex psychosocial needs of patients through collaboration with social workers, case managers, therapists, and other support staff.

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
Seattle, WA
08.2022 - 03.2023

Swedish Hospital First Hill

601 Broadway Seattle, WA

  • · Two 13-week contracts on Med-Surg/Bariatric/Ortho unit
  • · Float experience to multiple departments and hospital campuses
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.

Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Youngstown, OH
07.2021 - 07.2022

Case Manager

Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Trauma Unit

Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
Houston, TX
07.2012 - 06.2018
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Care of the trauma and poly-trauma patient in a pre-and post-surgical setting.
  • Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Antioch University
Keene, NH
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University Trumbull Campus
Warren, OH
05.2012

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Documentation and Charting
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Assessments
  • Building rapport
  • Multicultural Competence
  • One-on-one support
  • Emotional awareness
  • Client Confidentiality

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Mental Health

11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Generations Behavioral Hospital
03.2023 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
08.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth's Hospital
07.2021 - 07.2022

Case Manager

Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
06.2018 - 06.2020

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Trauma Unit

Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
07.2012 - 06.2018

Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Antioch University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Kent State University Trumbull Campus
Erica Fredenburg