Erica Petersen
Fort Mohave,Arizona
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department, Charge
Trusted/ Trios Southridge
Kennewick, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to higher level facilities.
- Conducted triage assessments of incoming patients to prioritize care needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare/ Trios Soutridge
Kennewick, WA
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Conducted triage assessments of incoming patients to prioritize care needs.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare/ Peace Health Southwest
Vancouver, WA
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Responded to codes and other emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality patient care standards.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
RN, Emergency Department/ Charge
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
Bullhead City, AZ
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
RN, Emergency Department/Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Valley View Medical Center
Fort Mohave, AZ
01.2016 - 05.2021
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Leveraged GE Mac LAb skills to input and compile data gathered from various sources.
RN, Medical-Surgical/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
Bullhead City, AZ
09.2012 - 01.2016
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
RN
River Gardens Bed And Breakfast
Bullhead City, AZ
06.2012 - 02.2013
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Identified potential safety hazards in the environment or among patients' behaviors.
Medical Assistant
Beneze Medical Group
Bullhead City, AZ
02.2006 - 09.2012
- Responded to patient callbacks and phone-in prescription refill requests.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Labeled and completed lab requisitions using ICD and CPT coding.
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
Medical Assistant
Dallman and Associates
Bullhead City, AZ
08.2005 - 12.2006
- Conducted EKGs, spirometry testing, audiograms and other diagnostic tests as requested by the physician.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Medical Assistant
Arizona Desert Dermatology
Bullhead City, AZ
08.2004 - 08.2005
- Changed dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Assisted dermatologists in examining patients and performing minor procedures such as skin biopsies, suture removal, and cryotherapy.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
GYN Medical Assistant
All Womens Medical Center
Bullhead City, AZ
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Provided quality patient care by taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and collecting medical histories.
- Assisted back office patient processes to reduce office wait times.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Performed laboratory tests such as pap smears, urinalysis, pregnancy tests, and cultures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Bullhead City, AZ12-2010
Medical Assisting
AUMT
Victorville, CA08-2002
Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Emergency Response
- Trauma Recovery
- Emergency Procedures
Certification
- Arizona Compact RN RN174631
- TNCC expires 4/30/24
- NRP expires 5/31/25
- PALS expires 5/31/24
- ACLS expires 5/31/24
- BLS expires 5/31/24
- NIH expires 8/6/24
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department, Charge
Trusted/ Trios Southridge
05.2023 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare/ Peace Health Southwest
11.2022 - 04.2023
RN, Emergency Department
Aya Healthcare/ Trios Soutridge
06.2022 - 10.2024
RN, Emergency Department/ Charge
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 07.2022
RN, Emergency Department/Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Valley View Medical Center
01.2016 - 05.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical/Charge Nurse, Surgical Floor
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 01.2016
RN
River Gardens Bed And Breakfast
06.2012 - 02.2013
Medical Assistant
Beneze Medical Group
02.2006 - 09.2012
Medical Assistant
Dallman and Associates
08.2005 - 12.2006
Medical Assistant
Arizona Desert Dermatology
08.2004 - 08.2005
GYN Medical Assistant
All Womens Medical Center
08.2002 - 08.2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mohave Community College
Medical Assisting
AUMT
- Arizona Compact RN RN174631
- TNCC expires 4/30/24
- NRP expires 5/31/25
- PALS expires 5/31/24
- ACLS expires 5/31/24
- BLS expires 5/31/24
- NIH expires 8/6/24
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