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Erica Garman

Summary

Experienced with patient triage and emergency intervention. Utilizes critical thinking and rapid response to manage acute medical situations effectively. Knowledge of advanced life support techniques and emergency protocols ensures optimal patient outcomes.

Knowledgeable nurse with solid background in emergency care and patient management. Consistently provided critical care in high-pressure environments, ensuring patient stability and positive outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in rapid assessment and collaborative problem-solving.

Healthcare professional with extensive experience in high-stress emergency settings. Proven ability to deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining composure during medical crises. Highly reliable team member with adaptability to changing situations and commitment to collaborative success.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Camp Nurse

Prairie Camp
07.2020 - Current
  • Administered medications to campers accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Promoted a culture of wellness among campers through engaging activities focused on physical fitness and nutrition education.
  • Managed sensitive situations involving homesickness or mental health concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Attended regular staff meetings to discuss camper wellbeing and offer recommendations for improvements when necessary.
  • Provided emergency first aid to injured campers swiftly, minimizing further complications or harm.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Beacon Health
11.2012 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
  • Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Beacon Health Systems
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Mentored new nursing staff in best practices for cardiac care, contributing to excellent teamwork and improved unit performance overall.
  • Delivered high-quality pre-and post-operative care to patients undergoing a variety of cardiovascular interventions.
  • Implemented advanced cardiac life support measures during medical emergencies, effectively managing critical situations to save lives.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans, optimizing patient recovery and wellbeing.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
04-2028

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bethel College
1001 Bethel Circle
04-2012

Skills

  • EKG interpretation
  • Patient assessments
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Medication administration
  • Trauma nursing
  • Ethical practice
  • Emergency triage
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Critical thinking
  • Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Documentation
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
  • Patient examination
  • Emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC)
  • Nonviolent crisis intervention
  • Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization

Timeline

Cardiac Registered Nurse

Beacon Health Systems
08.2020 - 01.2022

Camp Nurse

Prairie Camp
07.2020 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Beacon Health
11.2012 - Current

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nursing

Valparaiso University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bethel College
Erica Garman