Erica Skidmore
Jonesborough,TN
Summary
Experienced with pediatric patient care and a willingness to continue to learn. Utilizes thorough clinical assessment and treatment planning to address wide range of pediatric health issues. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
11.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Charge nurse on a 24 bed unit and preceptor to new nurses and experienced.
- Delivered thorough care on a pulmonology unit and worked routinely with ventilators, trachs, RAM, and Bipap/Cpap.
- Provided education to parents on proper home care techniques and emergent situation training.
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Cared for patients on a step down unit pre and post surgery under services of ENT, gynecology, plastics, and surgical oncology and cross-trained to the BMT unit.
- Routinely performed wound care, drain management, internal doppler assessments, and transfusions while utilizing critical thinking skills for post surgical complications.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Nurse Technician
WVU Medicine
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with the healthcare teams to perform lab draws, glucometer checks, bladder scans, ECGs, vitals, and daily ADLS for patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05.2018
Skills
- 3 years of Charge Nurse and Preceptor experience
- Unit Chair on Evidence Based Research Council
Accomplishments
- Received Preceptor of the Month award at CHOA.
- Received unit awards such as Golden Trach Award and Ruby Red Slipper award.
- Recognized for strong leadership and exceptional care deliverance and communication.
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - multistate
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
WVU Medicine Reynolds Memorial Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2021
Nurse Technician
WVU Medicine
06.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fairmont State University
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