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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

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
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
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
07.2021 - 07.2022

Case Manager

Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center
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
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