Ericka Salas
New Port Richey,FL
Summary
Hardworking, dedicated Registered Nurse committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and communication. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery Office
Baycare Medical Group
02.2019 - Current
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assist in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Facilitates patient transitions between different physicians providing care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Educating family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managing patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explains course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, Vascular Surgery Floor
Tampa General Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Pre/Post/Circulating Nurse
South Tampa Surgery Center
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all pertinent information throughout each stage of the surgical process for best results in patient care.
- Provided emotional support to patients before surgery while addressing their concerns or fears about the procedure.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring surgical procedures and anticipating surgeon''s needs.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Travel Nurses Across America
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring vital signs and promptly responding to changes in patient status.
- Increased efficiency in the Progressive Care Unit by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients'' families by providing education on their loved ones'' conditions, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and compassionate care approach.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
LaPorte Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Ensured continuity of care during shift changes by conducting detailed handoff reports with incoming nursing staff members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Prevented medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering medications and verifying patient information.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Travel Nurses Across America
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Ortho
Travel Nurse Across America
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Medical Center
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Reduced complications in Intermediate Care Unit by providing timely and accurate assessments of patient conditions.
- Increased efficiency in medication administration by utilizing electronic health record systems and barcode scanning technology.
- Mentored new nursing staff members by sharing expertise on effective techniques for managing complex cases within the Intermediate Care Unit setting.
Nurse Technician
Memorial Medical Center
06.2011 - 02.2012
- Assisted nursing staff with essential tasks, ensuring efficient delivery of high-quality care to patients.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Managed time effectively while multitasking between various responsibilities within a fast-paced clinical setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Culver-Stockton College
Canton, MO05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Wound Care
- Feeding pumps understanding
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Surgery Office
Baycare Medical Group
02.2019 - Current
Pre/Post/Circulating Nurse
South Tampa Surgery Center
11.2017 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, Vascular Surgery Floor
Tampa General Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Travel Nurses Across America
01.2017 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
LaPorte Hospital
02.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Travel Nurses Across America
06.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Ortho
Travel Nurse Across America
02.2014 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Memorial Medical Center
02.2012 - 01.2014
Nurse Technician
Memorial Medical Center
06.2011 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Culver-Stockton College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
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