Erica Perez
Corona,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 17 years of experience as a critical care nurse. Mentored new nurses and acted as a charge nurse in the ICU. Provided 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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - Current
- Provide care to patients with tracheostomy, neurological disorders, ventilators, a-lines, IV medications that require titration.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease, sepsis, and stroke.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Clinical leadership-Co-lead in the Unit base committee(UBT). Collaborate with management to improve patient and member care. Accountable for quality performance of the unit and create projects focused on affordability, safety, and service.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Riverside County Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes, a-line, central lines, and ICP monitoring.
- Administered medications accurately and effectively, preventing adverse reactions through careful monitoring of drug interactions.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO10.2023
Skills
- Certified in BLS/ACLS
- Critical Care Experience
- Precepting/Charge
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Riverside County Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University
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