Patient Care Manager
Erica Vetter
LVHN
Bethlehem,PA
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Focused professional with 25 years of healthcare experience prepared for this role of the manager. Skilled in patient care coordination, staff management, and operational efficiency. Strong understanding of leadership and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality care and team efficiency.
Work History
Infusion RN
1 Year 5 Months- Perform mobile IV therapy services for hydration, wellness and recovery to clients based on referrals.
- Independent RN contractor- works on an as needed self-scheduled basis
- Administered intravenous therapies and medications to ensure patient comfort and treatment efficacy.
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses to identify complications and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
RN Patient Care Manager, Invasive Cardiology
4 Years 11 Months- Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ensuring high quality, safe, and efficient patient care.
- Accountable for staff development, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration while fostering a culture of excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient care outcomes and streamlined nursing workflows.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Developed performance metrics aligned with organizational goals to measure success objectively while identifying areas for improvement.
Per diem Infusion nurse
2 Years 9 Months- Provided monthly injections or infusions on a per diem basis as needed in the area.
- Administered intravenous medications and therapies, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient responses to treatments, documenting changes and communicating effectively with medical staff.
Clinical Informaticist
1 Year 6 Months- Led implementation of electronic health record systems, enhancing data accessibility and patient care efficiency.
- Developed training materials for new software applications, improving user engagement and system utilization rates.
- Analyzed clinical workflow processes to identify areas for improvement, streamlining operations and reducing redundancies.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
3 Years- Staff registered nurse in an invasive cardiology department with roles including circulating, monitoring, and scrubbing.
- Functioned in the triage role as needed and played a role in the development of an electronic health record update and educated employees on use of the new software being used.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and medication adherence.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
2 Years 5 Months- Staff emergency room nurse in a busy Emergency Department
- Performed Sexual Assault Forensic Examinations to patients who have been assaulted.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
5 Years 2 Months- Served as staff emergency room nurse in high-volume department, providing critical care to diverse patient population.
- Precepted new graduate nurses and nurse interns, enhancing their clinical skills and readiness for independent practice.
- Trained as a sexual assault forensic examiner and performed exams.
- Assisted in emergency preparedness training and completed week-long training at Center for Domestic Preparedness in Alabama, strengthening departmental response capabilities.
- Participated as a staff nurse at Pocono Nascar events to provide medical care to bystanders and attendees of the race.
Registered Nurse
2 Years- Provided nursing care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit for patients after orthopedic and plastic surgery, assisting them with discharge preparations.
Education
M.S. - Nursing
B.S. - Nursing
B.A. - Psychology
Associate of Applied Science - Physical Therapy
Skills
Critical Care
Home health
Emergency medicine
IV therapy
Electronic health records
Infusion therapy
Patient Safety
Cardiovascular
Microsoft Office
ACLS certification
CPR/AED
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- RN License
Timeline
Infusion RN
IV Active
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Per diem Infusion nurse
KHNURSINGSERVICES
06.2023 - 03.2026Read More
RN Patient Care Manager, Invasive Cardiology
LVHN
09.2021 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Informaticist
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
03.2020 - 09.2021Read More
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Lehigh Valley Health Network
03.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
EASTON HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 06.2017Read More
Registered Nurse
Coordinated Health
01.2013 - 01.2015Read More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
LEHIGH VALLEY HEALTH NETWORK
01.2012 - 03.2017Read More
CEDAR CREST COLLEGE
B.A. from Psychology
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CEDAR CREST COLLEGE
B.S. from Nursing
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WESTERN GOVERNOR'S UNIVERSITY
M.S. from Nursing
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Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Applied Science from Physical Therapy
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Additional Information
- Nurse preceptor to new employees
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Emergency Disaster preparedness trained