Erik Perez
Kirkland,WA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Seattle, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and self-care techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Orthopedic
Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Deliver and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities.
- Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as changes in patients, medications, and drainage output to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franciscan Ministries
Kenosha, WI
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Observe and report any changes in resident’s physical/emotional condition to licensed nurse.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintain clean and safe environment for residents, visitors, and co-workers.
- Attend minimum of 12 annual hours of in-service education.
- Promote and respect the dignity and well-being of each resident and their family.
Crew Lead
Celebration Authority
Mundelein, IL
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
- Coordinate teamwork to meet deadlines on time
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Kenosha, WI08-2022
Skills
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
- Medication and IV administration
- Family education
- Patient assessments
- Direct patient care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Vital Signs Collection and Assessment
Additional Information
- Naloxone seminar and training
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit Orthopedic
Condell Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franciscan Ministries
06.2020 - 01.2021
Crew Lead
Celebration Authority
07.2015 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University