ERICA SOUMAS
Baton Rouge,USA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with 5 years of experience providing outstanding patient care and attention to detail. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness. Good communicator, creative, and analytical thinker. Dedicated to serving patients of all backgrounds and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2025 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care techniques.
Mother-Baby Nurse
Ochsner
Baton Rouge
06.2023 - Current
- Provide emotional and psychological support to new mothers and their families to ensure a positive postpartum experience.
- Provide education and support to new mothers on breastfeeding techniques and infant care.
- Assess the health status of newborns and provide appropriate care and interventions.
- Assist with the management and care of newborns in the Mother-Baby unit, including feeding, bathing, and diaper changes.
Addiction Recovery Nurse
Woodlake Addiction and Recovery
Baton Rouge
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Develop and implement community outreach programs to educate the public about addiction and recovery resources.
- Provide counseling and support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the challenges of addiction recovery.
- Conduct regular trainings and workshops for healthcare professionals on addiction recovery strategies and best practices.
- Conduct regular assessments of patients' progress in addiction recovery and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Memory Care Nurse
Magnolia Brook Assisted Living
Baton Rouge
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Oversight of the residents' health as a whole through monitoring and ensuring a high standard of care.
- Completing clinical assessments of residents' health status.
- Interacting with residents' families and loved ones and reporting changes in their health or care plan.
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for memory care residents.
LPN- Med Surg
Ochsner Medical Center
Kenner, LA
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for over 5 critical and sick patients each day with quality-driven support.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
04.2017 - 02.2021
- Transfer medication from vials to the appropriate number of sterile, disposable syringes, using aseptic techniques.
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Answer telephones, responding to questions or requests.
- Operate cash registers to accept payment from customers.
- Compute charges for medication or equipment dispensed to hospital patients and enter data in computer.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delta College of Arts And Technology
Baton Rouge, LA03-2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
New Orleans, LA05-2014
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Direct Patient Care
- Inpatient Care
- Home Health
- EPIC
Timeline
Home Health LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
05.2025 - 11.2025
Mother-Baby Nurse
Ochsner
06.2023 - Current
Addiction Recovery Nurse
Woodlake Addiction and Recovery
04.2023 - 10.2024
Memory Care Nurse
Magnolia Brook Assisted Living
07.2022 - 06.2023
LPN- Med Surg
Ochsner Medical Center
06.2021 - 03.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
04.2017 - 02.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Sophie B. Wright Charter School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Delta College of Arts And Technology
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse