Erica Huisman
Mokena,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Patient-oriented Nurse with 29 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise in telemetry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
CMIS
07.2014 - Current
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Expedited patient admission into the PACU through rapid assessment of vital signs upon arrival from surgeries.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Palos Hospital
08.2000 - 07.2014
- Managed medical emergencies effectively by utilizing advanced life support skills when needed during critical situations.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, medications, and lifestyle modifications for better health outcomes.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Mentored new nurses in telemetry skills, promoting a culture of learning and professional growth within the unit.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals such as respiratory therapists, dietitians, and physical therapists to ensure a holistic approach to patient recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside Hospital
10.1995 - 07.2000
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Managed caseload of 8 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.1995
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- IV setup
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation
- Patient Care
- Chest pain management
- Patient and family advocacy
- Diabetes management
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
CMIS
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse-Telemetry
Palos Hospital
08.2000 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Riverside Hospital
10.1995 - 07.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
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