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Erica Kniskern

Worcester,MA

Summary

Registered Nurse with a sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for patients. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in acute care and nursing home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

AdCare Hospital
09.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Conducted thorough inital patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

DaVita Dialysis
03.2022 - 03.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

PCA

AdCare Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2021
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Remained calm in stressful situations and was able to calm patients in doing so.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lifecare Center
06.2010 - 01.2015
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
12.2021

High School Diploma -

Plymouth North High School
Plymouth, MA
05.2011

Skills

  • Patient services
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Safety protocols
  • Responsible
  • Time Management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Empathetic

Accomplishments

Phi Theta Kappa honor society member.

Founder of Keeping Worcester Warm community outreach program.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

AdCare Hospital
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

DaVita Dialysis
03.2022 - 03.2023

PCA

AdCare Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lutheran Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lifecare Center
06.2010 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Quinsigamond Community College

High School Diploma -

Plymouth North High School

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