Erica Lucido
Registered Nurse
Saint John,IN
Summary
Registered Nurse with 24 years of experience in the medical field. Excelling in Nursing efficiency and team coordination. Strong skills in reviewing and ensuring accuracy in clinical documentation. Recognized for training new staff with supporting documentation, ensuring good workflows all while maintaining patient safety and satisfaction. Collaborating along side management to develop and ensure quality improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine
04.2024 - Current
- Epic Systems training and support.
- Shared Governance Committee member
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary meetings by sharing expertise on operating room processes and patient care requirements.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and enhance OR practices.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Franciscan Alliance
05.2007 - 03.2024
- Charge Nurse Role duties include: managing surgical schedule and coordinating with surgeons and staff to maximize efficiency and optimize resources, organization, and communication during daily procedures.
- Epic Systems Superuser - Providing training and support to end-users.
- Specialized trained in Orthopedic, Spine, Neuro, Bariatric, Thoracic, General, Dental, Gynecologic, ENT, Plastic, Da Vinci Robotics (Bariatric, Thoracic, General, & Gynecologic).
- Established in roles of Circulating Nurse and Scrub Nurse for 22 years.
- Performing Timekeeper in Kronos to Operating Room staff.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital Broadway
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
Surgical Technologist
Community Hospital
08.2002 - 05.2005
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
- Created and maintained unobstructed operative fields using diverse range of tools.
- Positioned patients and set up drapes to create comfortable surgical environment for patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL07.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana Dabney University
Merrillville, IN 09.2005 - 2007.06
Certification of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Olympia College
Merrillville, IN 09.2001 - 2002.10
High School Diploma -
Munster High School
Munster, IN 08.1997 - 2001.06
Skills
Epic Systems Trained
Epic Systems Superuser
Clinical documentation expertise
Timekeeping with Kronos
Surgery Charge Nurse
Surgical Scrub Person
Basic Life Support
Advanced Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
UChicago Medicine
04.2024 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Franciscan Alliance
05.2007 - 03.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indiana Dabney University
09.2005 - 2007.06
Surgical Technologist
Methodist Hospital Broadway
05.2005 - 05.2007
Surgical Technologist
Community Hospital
08.2002 - 05.2005
Certification of Surgical Technology - Surgical Technology
Olympia College
09.2001 - 2002.10
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Munster High School
08.1997 - 2001.06
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain University