Erica Strain
MSN, RN
Signal Mountain,TN.
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse offering 17 years of experience providing nursing care in various settings including in- patient and out-patient surgical services, medical- surgical/telemetry, and acute care. Proven experience in staff performance management and hospital quality and cost improvement strategies. Advanced nursing professional with experience and understanding in clinical research, medical record review, and data abstraction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
RN
Williams Plastic Surgery
8 2023 - Current
- Responsible for preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care for surgical patients
- Educate patients on preoperative and postoperative instructions, recovery expectations, and potential complications
- Provided assessments and direct patient care in the clinical office setting including wound care
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment
Clinical Data Abstractor/Clinical Research Associate
Mirvie, INC
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Perform the evaluation and extraction of clinical data and transfer to the electronic data capture system
- Identify critical data points and accurately documents in compliance with case report forms (CRF)
- Responsible for attending and recording detailed team meeting minutes
- Ensure compliance with CRF best practice guidelines
- Collaboration with team members to advance the company mission and goals
- Prepare accurate and timely monitoring reports
- Assist with training and mentoring new employees
- Independently perform CRF review; query generation and resolution in accordance with monitoring plan
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Center For Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
10.2015 - 01.2018
- Responsible for care of the perioperative patient while adhering to AORN standards of perioperative practice
- Conducted patient interviews and assessments during immediate pre-operative and post- operative periods
- Assisted physician with physical exams and patient procedures as needed
- Assisted with orientation and served as a mentor for new hires
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
RN, Orthopedic Surgery Coordinator
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for oversight of the daily surgery schedule for orthopedic services
- Managed staff shift and call schedules
- Served on cost-containment committees to create cost savings plans for the department
- Provided in-services and staff education for new equipment and soft goods
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet surgery schedule demands.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
04.2008 - 01.2014
- Conducted patient and family education pre- and post-procedure
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and AORN standards
- Prepared OR to ensure asepsis standards, as well as preparing and arranging equipment necessary for each procedure
- Trained new nurses in proper sterile technique and best practice standards to optimize clinical performance and patient safety
- Implemented in-service educational programs focusing on patient safety and adherence to evidence-based practice guidelines
- Monitored patient vital signs and performed thorough assessments
- Evaluated care needs and collaborated with the patient and care team to establish goals for treatment
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Perform patient care as assigned while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to carry out plan of care
- Perform and document patient assessments
- Identify and communicate changes in patient status
- Utilize time management skills to provide timely and effective patient care while adhering to facility guidelines and procedures
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN 08.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA 08.2003 - 06.2007
Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google
Knowledge in Medical Record Review
Exceptional Attention to Detail
Excellent Organizational Skills
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Certification
Licensed RN
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
09-2022
Clinical Data Abstractor/Clinical Research Associate
Mirvie, INC
12.2021 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Nurse
Southern Adventist University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Center For Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
10.2015 - 01.2018
RN, Orthopedic Surgery Coordinator
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
01.2014 - 01.2015
Operating Room Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
04.2008 - 01.2014
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
06.2007 - 04.2008
Licensed RN
06-2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
08.2003 - 06.2007
RN
Williams Plastic Surgery
8 2023 - Current
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