Ericka Sloan
Rosenberg,TX
Summary
I am a qualified and licensed nursing professional, with a strong background in RN case management. I specialize in patient advocacy, ensuring appropriate resource utilization, and care coordination. I am adept at discharge planning in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and known for adaptability, reliability, and results-focused approach in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
7401 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77030
01.2023 - Current
- Reduced hospital readmission rates through effective case management and patient education on self-care techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, providing support and education on health management.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Advocated for patients with insurance companies, securing coverage for necessary treatments and medications.
- Negotiated with healthcare providers to ensure services were provided at best possible cost without compromising on quality.
- Conduct concurrent reviews ensuring correct admission status utilizing InterQual.
Pain Management Registered Nurse
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
7401 S. Main St. Houston, Texas
05.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted physicians in conducting nerve blocks and other invasive procedures for pain management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented timely interventions to minimize acute and postoperative pain, promoting faster recovery times for patients undergoing surgery.
- Educated patients and families on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and self-management techniques for optimal pain relief.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
7401 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77030
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Streamlined the discharge process for PACU patients, ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical units through timely communication with preoperative and surgical suite staff regarding patient needs and status updates.
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Vincent's University Hospital
Cleveland, OH
05.2012 - 06.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Assisted in the development of unit-specific protocols for common medical-surgical procedures, improving efficiency and standardizing practice across the team.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH06-2007
Skills
- Utilization review
- Discharge planning
- CPR certification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical documentation
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Case management
- Electronic health records
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2014-current
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Pain Management Registered Nurse
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
05.2019 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, PACU
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
07.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Vincent's University Hospital
05.2012 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College