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Erica L. Reese

Mullica Hill,NJ

Summary

Dynamic Nurse bringing fifteen years of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in emergency medicine and outpatient settings.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse-Led Callback Program

Virtua
03.2024 - Current
  • Assessing patient progress on their health status, symptoms, and recovery after discharge, or a treatment plan.
  • Providing education on managing conditions, following prescribed treatment, or understanding post-care instructions.
  • Identifying red flags listening to patient’s for warning signs of complications or worsening symptoms that require further medical attention or intervention.
  • Ensuring adherence that patients are following prescribed treatments, medication, or life style changes and offer support.
  • Documenting all interactions and patient progress in the healthcare system to ensure continuity of care and help other healthcare providers stay informed.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
05.2010 - Current
  • Provide urgent heart attack care at one of the largest providers of cardiac services in the Delaware Valley
  • Specially trained in comprehensive stroke care at a designated stroke center
  • Deliver rapid care to an array of patients with minor problems, immediate care to unstable patients, and assisting with the resuscitation of both adult and pediatric critically ill patients
  • Quickly assessing patient’s conditions upon arrival, triaging based on severity.
  • Serve as a patient advocate while performing diversified duties with time limitations and a high degree of accuracy

Pre/PACU Registered Nurse

Advance Surgical Initute
05.2015 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for preparing patient for surgery by conducting preoperative assessment including reviewing medical history and current medication.
  • Ensured that all necessary laboratory test are completed before/prior to surgery.
  • Educated patients on the surgical procedure, what to except, and preoperative and postoperative instructions.
  • Working closely with surgical team to ensure that the patient is ready and comfortable before the operation begins and complete a “time-out” process
  • Ensure the patient are positioned correctly and safely before the operating room.
  • Monitor patient’s vitals signs, oxygen levels, and anesthesia recovery.
  • Assess the patient for any signs of complication, administer medication as needed.
  • Monitor patients for any adverse reaction to anesthesia or medication, and communicating needs to surgical team
  • Documenting patient’s assessments, treatments, and progress.
  • Ensuring the patient’s readiness for discharge and educating patient and family members about post-operative care and expected recovery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilkes University
Wilkes-barre, PA
05-2010

Skills

  • State of New Jersey Nursing, Active
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • Clinical Nurse Excellence

Timeline

Nurse-Led Callback Program

Virtua
03.2024 - Current

Pre/PACU Registered Nurse

Advance Surgical Initute
05.2015 - 11.2024

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes
05.2010 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Wilkes University

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