Erica Rucci
Taylors,SC
Summary
Professional nurse with experience in utilization review. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in medical record analysis, patient care evaluation, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Known for critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Psychiatric, UM for acute autism assessment unit
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
08.2024 - Current
- (hybrid, autonomous role)
- Responsible for ensuring the delivery of quality patient care, effective utilization of available health services, and the review of medical necessity for continued hospital stays
- This includes completing concurrent reviews with insurance companies for ongoing hospitalization and analyzing patient records, focusing on pediatric acute and residential care
- Point of contact for families, manage treatment teams four days a week, schedule peer-to-peer reviews, and craft expedited appeals
- Utilizing paper charts, IMAR, Medik, Word, and Excel
- I work with families, social workers, foster care, and other coordinators to ensure discharge plans are implemented
- Knowledge of ICD-10 codes, psychiatric illnesses, autism spectrum disorder, and psychotropic medications
Lead Registered Nurse and Staff Trainer, Pediatric and Community Health Nurse
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School/Catapult Learning
08.2021 - 07.2024
- (autonomous role)
- Managed the school health room, developed policies and procedures, provided training for the entire school, conducted pediatric assessments, administered medication, managed acute and chronic health issues, liaised with families and community providers, and collaborated with the school counselor to address behavioral issues
- Member of the healthy food committee
Nurse Educator, MSN Student Final Practicum 175 hours
Spartanburg Community College
01.2024 - Current
- (In person)
- Taught lecture modules to 44 students, demonstrated lab skills in a lab setting, participated in skill checkoffs, and tutored students who failed
- Vetted tests, analyzed test scores, and created test questions
- Collaborated with the SCC team
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse, private duty nursing
Home of the Upstate
06.2021 - 08.2021
- (Hybrid, autonomous role)
- Autonomous role providing lead nursing care, experience with Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type 1, obstructive sleep apnea, chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, muscle weakness, tracheostomy care, and maintenance, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feedings and care, care, and comfort for patients on multiple oxygen therapies including Airvo and ventilator, communication and care for non-verbal patient
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, Covid Unit Care
Bon Secours Health System, St. Francis
01.2021 - 06.2021
- (in person)
- Medical-Surgical Unit/Covid Unit provided care on a Med-Surg unit turned into a Covid unit, both day and night shifts and extra shifts when needed, holistic and culturally appropriate care focusing on both physical and mental health
- Full RN care provided: Medication administration, IV starts, TPN, code calls, assessments, documentation, family call backs and overall patient care
Nursing Tutor for Mental Health Nurse Course
Greenville Technical College
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connections with new lessons
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests
- Designed a comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist -RBT
Autism Services of South Carolina
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Implemented applied behavior analysis programs for children with autism
- Provided education to caregivers and other family members on the continuum of therapy to enhance outcomes
- Monitor, document, and reassess behaviors, and outcomes and provided to modify goals and objectives as needed
- Provided input and worked with other team members on programs and progression
Medical Esthetician
Spartanburg Plastic Surgery
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain licensure requirements and stay current on advancements within the aesthetic industry.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to create a multidisciplinary approach to skincare, enhancing patient results.
- Educated clients on post-treatment care instructions, ensuring optimal results from their procedures.
Medical Esthetician/Lead Trainer
Raleigh Dermatology
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to create a multidisciplinary approach to skincare, enhancing patient results.
- Increased client retention by building strong rapport and maintaining open communication during consultations and treatments.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and professionally, fostering a positive experience.
- Maintained detailed records of all performed treatments, aiding in accurate follow-up appointments and tracking progress over time.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of South Carolina, Upstate
01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina, Upstate
01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
01.2020
Skills
- Patient discharge
- Documentation and charting
- Patient care planning
- High level of autonomy
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- Culturally competent care
- Address Social Determinants of Health
Certification
- Registered Nurse, South Carolina Board of Nursing, 04/30/26
- Licensed Esthetician, North Carolina Board of Esthetics, 10/31/25
Affiliations
- The Honor Society of PHI Kappa Phi, 2024, University of South Carolina Upstate
- American Association of College of Nursing, GNSA, 2024
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 2022, HPI MU Rho Chapter
- South Carolina Nursing Association, 2021
- The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement, 2019
Publications
- A Nurses’ Perspective on the U.S. Healthcare System, https://nursingcecentral.com/us-healthcare-system/
- PrEP.: Pre-exposure Prophylactic Medications Reduce the Number of New HIV Infections, https://nursingcecentral.com/pre-exposure-prophylaxis/
- Understanding Your Own Bias in HealthCare: A Guide for Nurses, https://nursingcecentral.com/bias-in-healthcare/
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Psychiatric, UM for acute autism assessment unit
Springbrook Behavioral Health System
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Educator, MSN Student Final Practicum 175 hours
Spartanburg Community College
01.2024 - Current
Lead Registered Nurse and Staff Trainer, Pediatric and Community Health Nurse
St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School/Catapult Learning
08.2021 - 07.2024
Pediatric Home Health Registered Nurse, private duty nursing
Home of the Upstate
06.2021 - 08.2021
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, Covid Unit Care
Bon Secours Health System, St. Francis
01.2021 - 06.2021
Nursing Tutor for Mental Health Nurse Course
Greenville Technical College
01.2019 - 01.2020
Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist -RBT
Autism Services of South Carolina
01.2016 - 12.2018
Medical Esthetician
Spartanburg Plastic Surgery
08.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Esthetician/Lead Trainer
Raleigh Dermatology
07.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina, Upstate
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Greenville Technical College
Master of Science - Nursing Education
University of South Carolina, Upstate
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