Erica D. Vinson
Sharpsville,IN
Summary
Compassionate and dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatrics, including 8 years of RN experience and 5 years as a Nurse Practitioner in cardiac critical care at Riley Children's Hospital, 8 months of pediatric surgery and trauma at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, and 2.5 years of outpatient pediatric primary care. Excelling in multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability in evidence-based practice and patient advocacy, ensuring optimal outcomes for complex patients. Passionate about continuous learning and effective communication, committed to enhancing patient care through individualized, attentive, and compassionate care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Network
Kokomo, IN
01.2023 - Current
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
- Managed follow-up care and provided referrals to specialists when appropriate.
- Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to maintain certification and expertise.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension- Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed pre- and post-operative evaluations and management, including physical exams, medication prescriptions, incision management, ordering and monitoring lab and test results, and coordinating care with primary and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Assisted with trauma care, including responding to the emergency room upon the arrival of traumas and medical management during hospitalization, in coordination with trauma surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians
05.2017 - 08.2022
- I collaborate with a team of Intensivists, Cardiologists, and Cardiothoracic Surgeons to assist in carrying out medical management for pre and post-operative patients undergoing Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- This management includes adjusting inotropic support, pressors, and anti-hypertensive drips based on hemodynamic assessment, adjusting ventilator settings, diuretic management, lab, blood gas, and chest xray interpretations.
- This critical population consists of patients with congenital heart defects who undergo thoracotomy, or sternotomy procedures most often requiring cardio-pulmonary bypass.
- Once patients are transferred out of the ICU the NP, in collaboration with the surgeon, manages these post-operative patients on a Step-down Cardiac unit.
- In addition, the NP assists with daily planning and medical management for critically ill cardiac patients admitted to the CVICU.
Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians - Business Solutions
04.2020 - 04.2022
- This role is a Primary Care Provider role for businesses who collaborate with IUHP to provide Health Care services to their employees and employee families/dependents.
Registered Nurse
IU Health Riley Children's Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2017
- 2009-2011- Performing bedside nursing duties on the Infant unit, which included taking care of babies coming out of the NICU with a wide variety of medical needs.
- This also consisted of infants <1year old admitted to any service, with a high volume of pediatric General Surgery patients.
- 2011-2012: The infant unit was transitioned to a Pediatric General Surgery and Trauma floor in which I performed bedside duties for post-operative inpatient procedures and nonICU traumas.
- 2012-2017: I performed bedside nursing duties in the Resource pool floating to all nonICU floors and some outpatient areas including Endocrinology and the Cast clinic.
Education
MSN - FNP program
Indiana State University
12.2016
BSN -
IUPUI
05.2009
Skills
- Bedside procedures
- Device sutures
- Managing devices
- Discontinuing devices
- Critical thinking
- Multi-tasking
- Work ethic
- EMR
- Effective communication
- Passion for learning
- Individual growth
- Evidence-based practice
- Patient education
- Advocacy
- Collaboration
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork
Certifications Projects Licenses Organizations
- AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
- Licensed Registered Nurse In the state of Indiana
- DEA license
- CSR
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certifications
- Sigma Theta Tau
- Coalition of Advanced Practice Nurses of Indiana (CAPNI member)
- PCICS (Pediatric Cardiac intensive Care Society member)
- Cardiac Arrest Prevention Study team member
Certification
PTLS Certified in Pediatric Trauma care.
BLS
PALS
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Network
01.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Ascension- Peyton Manning Children's Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2022
Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians - Business Solutions
04.2020 - 04.2022
Nurse Practitioner
IU Health Physicians
05.2017 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
IU Health Riley Children's Hospital
05.2009 - 05.2017
MSN - FNP program
Indiana State University
BSN -
IUPUI
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