Erica Paveza
Registered Nurse
Dwight,IL
Summary
Licensed RN with over 10 years of healthcare experience who is well-versed in nursing fundamentals, healthcare policies, and patient care values. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients within a high-volume task load environment. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader who has been noted for attention to detail, work ethic, and ability to work as a team member to provide optimal patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
OSF Home Care
06.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing personalized and comprehensive care plans.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Coordinated with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients.
- Improved patient quality of life by delivering compassionate and empathetic support during home visits.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
ER Staff Nurse/SANE AA in Training
OSF Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
- Provide emergency care for a variety of acute injuries and medical conditions of all ages in a fast-paced environment with a 1:3 ratio
- Participate in hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient care delivery leading to a 10% increase in satisfaction ratings
- Assess, triage, and stabilize incoming patients by performing immediate interventions like starting IV’s, administering medications, cleaning wounds, and monitoring vital signs while collaborating with the medical team to determine the best course of treatment
Trauma Medical Surgical Nurse
Christ Medical Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Administer care to diverse patient populations in 788 bed hospital with a 1:5 ratio, which includes evaluating patient data and symptoms to identify appropriate treatment methods
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
- Interface with patients to provide support for activities of daily living (ADL’s), which includes providing resources and aid throughout treatment
Lead Rehabilitation Technician
Duly Healthcare
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed on a daily basis over 90 medical, behavioral, and clinical team care plans for patients with complex requirements while incorporating rehabilitation equipment.
- Documented patient progress reports in EMR/EPIC and reported to therapists and nurses regarding patient status updates
Medical Office Coordinator
Athletico PT
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Managed appointment projection, scheduling, and entered medical code and billing via closed medical billing systems into NextGen while maintaining key metrics of 90% each week.
- Collaborated with insurance companies increasing clinics time of service collection rate from 50% to 90%
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Kid's Teeth Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Performed chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery
- Assisted in complex cases and several dental procedures for children with special needs while working with Central DuPage Hospital or private anesthesiologist
- Tracked and updated over 2,000 patient profiles to analyze patient wellness and educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions
Health and Wellness Coach
Total Life Chiropractic
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Organized and led seminars and classes for interested clients, providing tips and advice for lifestyle changes and healthy living
- Educated over 120 patients about importance healthy eating and clean dietary habits while encouraging them to foster and adapt lifetime fitness and wellness patient's issues decreased by 4%
Research Assistant
Loyola University Chicago
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Correlated qualitative research data with principal investigators into representative graphs for presentations of findings
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment while performing multiple medical procedures such as Phlebotomy, DXA scans, and specimen samples on 500 participants
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
National Louis University
Chicago, IL10-2010
Skills
EMR/EHR/EPIC
HIPAA Compliant
Vital Signs
Patient and family advocacy
Lab testing procedures
Medication Administration
Patient support with ADL's
Flexibility
adaptability
emotional stability
Proactive
ethical
responsible nature
Strong work ethic
Time management
Compassion
patience
Wound Care
Knowledgeable in LDA’s
Clinical Documentation
Trauma Informed Training
Patient Admissions/Discharges
IV therapy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
OSF Home Care
06.2025 - Current
ER Staff Nurse/SANE AA in Training
OSF Healthcare
03.2024 - Current
Trauma Medical Surgical Nurse
Christ Medical Center
08.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Rehabilitation Technician
Duly Healthcare
03.2019 - 12.2021
Medical Office Coordinator
Athletico PT
03.2018 - 04.2019
Pediatric Dental Assistant
Kid's Teeth Inc.
02.2016 - 03.2018
Health and Wellness Coach
Total Life Chiropractic
01.2014 - 02.2016
Research Assistant
Loyola University Chicago
01.2011 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
National Louis University
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Certifications And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 041.550218
- ALS
- PALS
- NRP
- BLS CPR
- AED
- First Aid Certified (American Heart Association)