Erica Gannon
Medford,Massachusetts
Summary
Professional Overview Dedicated and well-qualified healthcare professional with sub-acute , hospital, nursing home and home healthcare experience. Excel in working independently , professionally managing caseloads, and setting priorities. Leader and problem-solver with reputation for composure and quick thinking during crises. Highly adaptive, flexible style; efficiently and competently work with diverse patient populations. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Billerica, MA
01.2012 - Current
- Performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each detainee/inmate entering the correctional system
- Assists the physicians with sick call by screening patients and preforming minor procedure
- Treats detainees/inmates with problems within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician
- Nsures the implementation of physician's orders
- Ensures that prescribed medications are administered as ordered using the formulary
- Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in dispensing medication
- Akes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes
- Evaluates symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management
- Aintains security while dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potential hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates
- Maintains non-involvement in the security aspects of care
- Estroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes
- Repares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary
- Ocuments all detainee/inmate contacts
- Maintains confidentiality of medical records
- Aintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation
- Erforms other duties as assigned.
ReadyNurse
Wakefield, Massachusetts
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Agency nurse per diem working and providing a variety of nursing care.
LPN
North Shore Community Health, INC
Gloucester, MA
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provides comprehensive nursing services including assessment, teaching, counseling, and prevention services to individuals and families in the community
- Assesses patient and conduct general health assessment
- Reviews lab results and specialist reports and refers to appropriate physician in timely manner
- Arranges for specialized testing, medical procedures, and specialist referrals
- Assist physician/NP with physical assessment and procedures as needed
- Gives treatments, medications and injections and perform testing per physician orders
- Triages calls or visits from clients, and determines needs and initiates appropriate action needed
- Assesses the immunization status of clients
- Supervise Medical Assistants
LPN - Weekend Visiting Nurse
VNA OF BOSTON
Charlestown, MA
03.2011 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant/LPN
Woodbriar of Wilmington
Wilmington, Massachusetts
01.2004 - 12.2008
- Provided a full range of nursing care
- Directed work of the nursing assistants; administered medications, injections, and performed routine treatments; administered staff assignments; assisted in the evaluation of client’s care; accepted doctors orders for clients and patients; notified appropriate personnel of pertinent changes in clients condition; assisted with general health care; observed and recorded signs and symptoms of changes in clients conditions and behaviors
- Assisted with direct delivery of patient care and self-management education in a post-op environment
- Administered medication orally, topically, by pump, catheter, and tube
- Performed treatments, wound care, suture and staple removal
- Handled narcotics and controlled substances with responsibility for keys and proper documentation.
Education
BSN -
Salem State College
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First Choice Training Institute, LPN
Boyd School
2008
Diploma - Travel/Tourism
1993
Diploma - undefined
Medford High School
1991
Skills
- CPR/BLS certified
- Patient Observation
- Wound Dressing
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Charting
- Medication Administration
- Team Building
- HIPAA Compliance
- First Aid and CPR
- Infection Control
- Responsible and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
- Certifications:
- V Therapy Certification
Additional Information
- Credentials: , Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse # 70246 Massachusetts Real Estate License # 9053441
- North Carolina Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
01.2012 - Current
LPN - Weekend Visiting Nurse
VNA OF BOSTON
03.2011 - 12.2011
ReadyNurse
01.2009 - 01.2013
LPN
North Shore Community Health, INC
01.2009 - 01.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant/LPN
Woodbriar of Wilmington
01.2004 - 12.2008
BSN -
Salem State College
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First Choice Training Institute, LPN
Boyd School
Diploma - Travel/Tourism
Diploma - undefined
Medford High School
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