Erick Charles
Fort Wayne,IN
Summary
Dedicated and dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 14+ years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams in planning,implementing and evaluating patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class care individualized for critical patients and families.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel ICU RN
IU Health Methodist And University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management,organ transplant extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Advised patients and caregivers on discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs,treated reactions per protocol and carefully documented findings.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings,providing intervention in a team enviroment and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
ICU Travel Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
Macon, GA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and nursing practices.
- Provided targeted specialised care and treatment to Covid 19 patients.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
ICU Travel Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
Elkhart, IN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided patient care, performed assessments, and interventions at a 24-bed mixed ICU unit for medical,trauma and post-surgical cardiac patients.
- Assessed patients’ condition, notified physicians of clinical changes as well as prepared and implemented patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, adequacy of ventilation, and levels of consciousness and pain.
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families’ cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters,Artlines and vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, donning proper PPE and adhering infection control procedures.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stability and promote recovery.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to liver failure patients.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Assessed and monitored patients' neurological status, including calculating and maintaining desired ICP and CPP values.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and adhering to infection control procedures.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
ICU Travel Nurse (Covid 19 Crisis Response)
Southern Regional Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document nursing care.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments and managing adverse effects per facility protocol.
- Participated in ICU departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to COVID 19 patients and all other care associated with the condition to include mechanical ventilation,proning.
- Skilled in managing patient on vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy and patients on specialized equipment such as chest tubes,Arterial lines,CVC ,Ventilator.
- Performing and interpreting Ecg,Blood gas analysis and adjusting treatments as indicated.Skilled in IV line insertion
Intensive Care Nurse
Parkview Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Coordinating with healthcare staff from various disciplines to plan, implement and manage personalized care plans for better patient outcomes
- Skilled in managing patient on vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy and patients on specialized equipment such as chest tubes,Arterial lines,CVC ,Ventilator.
- Experienced in caring for patients with COVID 19 to include adhering to strict infection prevention and isolation procedures,initiating and titrating prescribed medications and monitoring adverse effects and all the care associated with such a condition such as proning procedures,ventilator management among others.
- Performing and interpreting Ecg,Blood gas analysis and adjusting treatments as indicated.Skilled in IV line insertion
- Guiding and educating patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration
- Precepting new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Guiding patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care
- Conducting patient assessments, taking and recording vitals signs, and analyzing records and charts to define care requirements.
- Performing patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes
ER Nurse
The Aga Khan University Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
04.2011 - 10.2018
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Provided emergency care for patients suffering from Myocardial infarction,DKA,Shock,Sepsis,Trauma,Stroke among others conditions requiring critical care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including blood transfusions,Diagnostic scans, procedures
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Part of the hospital code blue team response
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring and managing responses
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses and offered appropriate,timely interventions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient condition, including performing ,interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity,managed the same to promote better patient outcomes
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
ICU Nurse
The Aga Khan Hospital
Mombasa, Kenya
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Managing patients on specialized equipment such as ventilators,Art line,PA catheter,chest tube
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Critical Care Nurse
Kijabe Hospital
Kijabe, Kenya
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Taking charge of the unit as the shift leader.
- Caring for mechanically ventilated patients to include suctioning to keep the airway patent by removing built up secretions, regularly checking ventilator settings and managing changes in the patient’s condition.
- Orientation of new staff nurses and training of students while in the unit.
- Assisting in central line insertion, chest tube insertion, catheterization urinary tract (perform/assist), intubation, lumber puncture.
- IV/IM/PO Medication administration and monitoring the side effects.
- Involved in review of unit specific policies.
- Providing advanced life support in a team environment for pre arrest or cardiac arrest patients.
- Blood gas analysis and intervention
Recovery Room Nurse (Float)
Kijabe Hospital
Kijabe, Kenya
08.2006 - 11.2008
- Receiving patients from all the operating rooms, recovering them from anesthesia and monitoring their vital signs intervening appropriately.
- IV/IM Medication administration to relive pain before transfer of recovered patients to the respective care area.
- Preparing for and assisting in minor surgical procedures in the operating theater.
- Teaching and evaluating new staff and students.
- Evaluating the patients before the operation to ascertain readiness for the procedure answering any questions that might arise.
- Day to day running of the recovery area as the recovery room nurse in charge.
- IV fluid management, blood and blood product transfusion and monitoring side effects.
- Gained vital knowledge and skills in quick patient assessment, and carrying out well thought out action to address specific patient care needs and evaluating their effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BScN Student
Purdue University Global
IndianapolisNursing
Clive Irvine College
Kenya03.2006
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Intravenous therapy &IV insertion
- Advanced Life Support
- Chronic disease management
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
Licence
Indiana Board Of Nursing,
28247739 (compact)
Expiry: 31st October 2023
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS Certification
Affiliations
- Member, Philipine nurses association
Timeline
Travel ICU RN
IU Health Methodist And University Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
ICU Travel Nurse
Piedmont Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Critical Care Travel Nurse
IU Health University Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2021
Critical Care Travel Nurse
Lutheran Hospital
11.2020 - 03.2021
ICU Travel Nurse (Covid 19 Crisis Response)
Southern Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020
Intensive Care Nurse
Parkview Hospital
12.2018 - 08.2020
ER Nurse
The Aga Khan University Hospital
04.2011 - 10.2018
ICU Nurse
The Aga Khan Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2011
Critical Care Nurse
Kijabe Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2008
Recovery Room Nurse (Float)
Kijabe Hospital
08.2006 - 11.2008
Bachelor of Science - BScN Student
Purdue University Global
Nursing
Clive Irvine College
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS Certification
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