Erica Rochon
New Kent,VA
Summary
Accomplished RN with extensive experience in pre-op/PACU and orthopedic/spine surgery at St Mary’s, adept in procedure preparations and offering a professional bedside manner. Excelled in rapidly assessing and managing patient conditions, significantly improving recovery outcomes. Trained new nurses, enhancing care standards and safety protocols. Certified in ACLS and PALS, and BLS, demonstrating a commitment to patient care excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Pre-op/PACU
St Mary’s Ambulatory Surgery Center
Richmond, VA
09.2006 - Current
- Managed care from pre-op admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, assessed and recognized abnormal findings in patients, and determined next course of action and facilitates communication between surgeon and anesthesiologist
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on discharge instructions, proper use of equipment, wound care and medication management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN Orthopedic/spine Surgery
St Mary’s Hospital
Richmond, Va
12.2003 - 09.2006
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
RN Diploma -
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing
Richmond, VA12.2003
Skills
- Procedure preparations
- Telemetry monitoring
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
RN, Pre-op/PACU
St Mary’s Ambulatory Surgery Center
09.2006 - Current
RN Orthopedic/spine Surgery
St Mary’s Hospital
12.2003 - 09.2006
RN Diploma -
Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing