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Erik J. Nasby

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Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive CVICU expertise at St. Mary’s Hospital, excelling in critical care management and patient advocacy. Proven track record in training colleagues and enhancing treatment protocols, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical assessment and critical thinking, ensuring high-quality care for critically ill patients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

St. Mary’s Hospital
Grand Junction
07.2021 - Current
  • Delivered critical care to high-acuity patients in ICU and Cardiovascular ICU.
  • Managed recovery for fresh open-heart surgery patients, precepting new nurses in specialized area.
  • Administered 1:1 management for patients with Impella ventricular assist device.
  • Trained colleagues in Intra-aortic balloon pump therapy protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to enhance patient care strategies.
  • Provided emotional support to families during challenging circumstances.

Travel nurse ICU/CVICU/COVID ICU

Aya Healthcare
San Diego
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Travel to the following Hospitals
  • Centinela Medical Center CVICU- Inglewood, California: CVICU (3mo.)
  • Flagstaff Medical Center- Flagstaff, Arizona: ICU/COVID ICU (3mo.)
  • University of Iowa Healthcare Medical Center- Iowa City, Iowa: CVICU (6mo.)

Staff nurse CVICU

St. Mary’s Hospital
Grand Junction
01.2016 - 06.2020
  • Educated patients and families on best practices for treatment adherence, symptom management, nutrition needs.
  • Provided direct care to critically ill patients in the CVICU, including assessment and implementation of nursing interventions.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing clinical symptoms and laboratory values over time.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers across departments to coordinate patient transfers or referrals.
  • Participated in daily rounds with physicians to discuss patient status updates and plan next steps in care delivery.

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
San Diego
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Travel nurse in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at St. Mary's Regional Hospital

RN in CCU/CVICU

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse
10.2011 - 05.2015
  • Feb 2013 to April 2015- RN in CCU/CVICU
  • Recovered open heart patients, patients on balloon pumps, CRRT, neuro/trauma patients, and all other general medical ICU patients.
  • October 2011 to Feb 2013- RN in Inpatient Rehabilitation
  • Inpatient nursing practice including rehab and recovery of patients after major stroke, spinal cord injury, and many neurological disorders.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lakeview Health Center
West Salem
09.2010 - 10.2011
  • LPN staff nurse while pursuing ADN degree
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.

Education

Adult Gerontology- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10-2025

Baccalaureate Nursing Degree -

Winona State University
Winona, MN
09.2013

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
05.2011

Skills

  • CVICU expertise
  • Critical care management
  • Neuro and trauma proficiency
  • Clinical assessment
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient advocacy
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • CCRN certification
  • TNCC certification
  • BLS/ACLS certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU

St. Mary’s Hospital
07.2021 - Current

Travel nurse ICU/CVICU/COVID ICU

Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - 06.2021

Staff nurse CVICU

St. Mary’s Hospital
01.2016 - 06.2020

Travel Registered Nurse, ICU

Aya Healthcare
05.2015 - 12.2015

RN in CCU/CVICU

Gundersen Health System
10.2011 - 05.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

Lakeview Health Center
09.2010 - 10.2011

Adult Gerontology- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -

Grand Canyon University

Baccalaureate Nursing Degree -

Winona State University

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Western Technical College

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