Erica Jacobs, RN, BSN
Pueblo,Colorado
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pre-Assessment Testing
CommonSpirit Saint Mary Corwin Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Registered Nurse, PACU
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Clinical Instructor
Pueblo Community College
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication administration, dressing changes and clinical logs.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Registered Nurse, Women Services
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
03.2014 - 01.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Took records of birthdates and times, baby weights, lengths, head circumferences and APGAR scores.
- Administered epidural and patient controlled analgesia to block pain from labor contractions and during birth.
- Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues.
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
Registered Nurse, PACU
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
- Supported pain management through administration of therapeutic massage and prescribed medications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on nature of diagnosis and specifics of treatment plans.
- Took patient vital signs, prepared and administered medications at physician direction and monitored patient symptoms and comfortability.
- Supported physician diagnosis by communicating with patients regarding symptoms, medical histories and notable events relating to ailments.
- Assisted patients in execution of physical therapy exercises and interventions, providing both physical and motivational support.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO05-2014
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Precepting
- High level of autonomy
- Patient satisfaction and process improvement
- Clinical judgment
- Family and patient support
- Detail oriented
- Great time management skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Excellent patient assessment skills
- Medication management
- Advocate for patient safety and infection control
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pre-Assessment Testing
CommonSpirit Saint Mary Corwin Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Pueblo Community College
01.2023 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse, PACU
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
06.2015 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
06.2014 - 06.2015
Registered Nurse, Women Services
UC Health Parkview Medical Center
03.2014 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Otero Junior College
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