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Erica Jurczyk

Erica Jurczyk

Ware,Massachusetts

Summary

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Baystate Medical Center
09.2021 - 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.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the team.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' response to treatment.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
08.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
05.2020

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Medication Administration
  • Trauma Nursing
  • Compassionate Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Student Precepting
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Decision-Making
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • BLS Exp 12/25
  • ACLS Exp. 2/26

Affiliations

  • American Nurses Association
  • Emergency Nurses Association
  • American Nephrology Nurses Association

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Baystate Medical Center
09.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2020 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Westfield State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Springfield Technical Community College
Erica Jurczyk