ERICA SCHIESS

• Provide comprehensive care to women across the lifespan, including preventative care through well woman exams, contraceptive counseling, reproductive health, and hormone therapy.
• Conduct thorough assessments, diagnose conditions, initiate appropriate treatments in a supportive and patient centered environment
• Perform a range of gynecologic procedures including IUDs, endometrial biopsies and vulvar biopsies while ensuring safe, patient centered care with appropriate follow up.
• Educate patients on health maintenance and disease prevention to better empower informed decision making.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
• Implemented evidence-based practices for improved clinical decision-making and enhanced quality of care delivery.

ER charge nurse , staff leader, triage nurse, and participant in leadership workgroups. Demonstrated a passion for continuing education, for personal growth, and the development of my peers.

• Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, fostering open communication channels during challenging medical situations.
• Conduct thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatments of acute and chronic conditions for patients across the lifespan.
• Reduced wait times for patients through efficient triage and prioritization of medical needs.
• Served as a role model for the nursing profession by demonstrating professionalism, strong ethical behavior, and commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

• Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
• Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
• Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
• Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.

• Educated expectant parents on prenatal care, childbirth options, breastfeeding techniques, and newborn care for informed decision making.
• Trained surgical scrub experience to assist physicians during cesarean sections, tubal ligation , forceps deliveries, and vacuum extractions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families through empathetic communication, active listening, emotional and medical support, and cultural sensitivity during challenging and joyful times in the labor and delivery process.