Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Ericka Spence

Baytown,TX

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with training and skills in multiple specialties, both inpatient and outpatient settings. Works well with diverse patient populations and fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Liaison Nurse

Restorixhealth
01.2022 - Current
  • Aided in the development of training materials, contributing to the ongoing education of hospital staff nurses and improved performance outcomes.
  • Participated in quarterly inpatient skills fair by promoting wound and ostomy education and skills to staff nurses
  • Collaborated closely with case management to ensure patients receive proper supplies for wound and ostomy care, and offloading and support during inpatient stay as well as upon hospital discharge.
  • Successfully communicated with staff nurses, department heads, and physicians to coordinate effective patient care and treatment.
  • Participated in and lead support group meetings for ostomy patients in the surrounding Houston area
  • Promoted team support by collaborating with staff nurses and physicians and assisting with wound and ostomy treatment of patients in outpatient clinic

Travel Nurse

Patriot Placement & Recruitment LLC
02.2020 - 10.2021

Patriot is a temporary staffing agency, with which I have been recruited to multiple facilities across the state of Texas to work as a travel nurse. These facilities include Long Term Care Facilities, Skilled facilities, Med-Surg, and ER.

  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Cared for patients in 50-100-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Enhanced patient safety by adhering strictly to infection control protocols and advocating for the prompt resolution of identified concerns.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing comprehensive discharge education and follow-up support for patients transitioning back to their homes.

RN Supervisor

Senior Living Properties
06.2019 - 10.2021

I started this position as a LVN Charge Nurse at Coronado Healthcare Center in Pampa, TX and worked my way up to RN House Supervisor for multiple facilities in the Texas Panhandle under the corporate company.

  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients in LTC facilities, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.

LVN Charge Nurse

Clarendon Nursing Home
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
  • Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
  • Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
  • Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
  • Maximized staff productivity by organizing schedules according to skill mix, workload distribution, and staffing levels requirements.

Education

Vocational Nursing License - Vocational Nursing

Clarendon College
Pampa, TX
Jan 2017 - 12.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Clarendon College
Pampa, TX
05.2021 - 05.2021

Skills

Technical knowledge

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Certification

Registered Nurse

Accomplishments

Certified Wound Care Nurse (WCC)

Certified Ostomy Specialist (OMS)

Affiliations

Member of United Ostomy Association of America (UOAA) as supporting ostomy specialist nurse

Timeline

Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Liaison Nurse

Restorixhealth
01.2022 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

Clarendon College
05.2021 - 05.2021

Registered Nurse

05-2021

BLS

11-2020

Travel Nurse

Patriot Placement & Recruitment LLC
02.2020 - 10.2021

RN Supervisor

Senior Living Properties
06.2019 - 10.2021

LVN Charge Nurse

Clarendon Nursing Home
09.2018 - 06.2019

Licensed Vocational Nurse

12-2017

Vocational Nursing License - Vocational Nursing

Clarendon College
Jan 2017 - 12.2017
Ericka Spence