ERICA HOLOQUIST
Oneonta,USA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with 20 years of leadership and clinical experience across emergency, medical-surgical, hospice, dialysis, and academic settings. Proven success in healthcare education, simulation coordination, and patient care administration. Adept at mentoring nursing students and staff, developing policies, and leading teams in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality care with a focus on clinical excellence and patient advocacy.
Nursing professional with solid foundation in leadership and healthcare management. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective team collaboration and strategic planning. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting evolving needs of healthcare environments. Skilled in staff training, patient advocacy, and quality improvement.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
06.2024 - Current
- - Provide patient care in Medical/Surgical, Hospice, Dialysis, Wound Care, and Telemetry units.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted in developing patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital policies and clinical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to optimize patient care and treatment strategies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Clinical Laboratory and Technology Director / Adjunct Faculty
Hartwick College
11.2018 - 06.2024
- - Facilitated one-on-one student clinical skills development, care planning, and remediation.
- - Contributed to the development of departmental policies and simulation-based learning strategies.
- - Actively participated in the Simulation Committee to expand live simulation use in the nursing program.
- - Worked with local hospitals to begin Provider/Nursing communication and patient education.
- - Taught undergraduate nursing courses including Rural Health, Transcultural Nursing, Fundamentals, Health Assessment, Success Strategies, and Medical-Surgical Nursing.
Patient Care Supervisor
Bassett Medical Center
- Led patient care teams to enhance service quality and operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new staff on patient care protocols.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times significantly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and internal policies consistently.
- Managed conflict resolution between staff and patients, fostering a supportive environment.
Administrator on Call
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2018
- - Provided 24/7 administrative oversight and decision-making support across hospital departments.
Director of Nursing, Emergency Services
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital
12.2011 - 11.2018
- - Oversaw all nursing operations and staffing in the Emergency Department.
- - Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing care.
Travel Registered Nurse
SoundShore Medical Center
12.2008 - 02.2009
- - Medical/Surgical
Travel Registered Nurse
Columbia Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 11.2008
- - Med/Surg, Hospice, Dialysis
Travel Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Medical Center
11.2007 - 05.2008
- - Med/Surg, Ventilator Patients
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL12.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY05.2006
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Nursing staff leadership
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
- Quality improvement
- Nursing expertise
- Ethical practice
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed the onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Collaborated with the team to decrease blood culture contamination.
- Documented and resolved overspending in the Emergency Department, which decreased the budget of the department.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control.
Affiliations
- - International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning
- - Society for Simulation in Healthcare
Certification
- - NYS Registered Professional Nurse | Since 08/2006
- - South Carolina Registered Professional Nurse | Since 04/2020
- - Basic Life Support (BLS) | Active Since 2003
- - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner | International Association of Forensic Nursing
Language Skills
Spanish: Intermediate – Able to read, write, and speak
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Laboratory and Technology Director / Adjunct Faculty
Hartwick College
11.2018 - 06.2024
Administrator on Call
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 11.2018
Director of Nursing, Emergency Services
A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital
12.2011 - 11.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
SoundShore Medical Center
12.2008 - 02.2009
Travel Registered Nurse
Columbia Memorial Hospital
05.2008 - 11.2008
Travel Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Medical Center
11.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Hartwick College
Patient Care Supervisor
Bassett Medical Center
Master of Science in Nursing - Executive Leadership
St. Xavier University