ERIK ZEINER
Solvay
Summary
Qualified Flight Nurse with solid background in providing critical care in air transport environments. Proven ability to manage emergency situations and ensure patient stability during flight. Demonstrated skills in advanced life support and patient assessment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for advanced emergency and critical care patient management during air transport of the critically ill or injured patient from the scene or outlying participating secondary and tertiary care institutions.
- Collaborated with flight crew to ensure seamless patient transport and safety protocols.
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
SUNY Upstate Medical University
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the oversight of a 50 plus bed, level 1 emergency department with approximately 43K patient visits per year.
- Developed and implemented protocols to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.
- Oversaw daily operations of emergency department, ensuring high-quality patient care and staff efficiency.
- Responsible for the oversight of approximately 140 staff members.
Testing & Innovation Program Manager/Interim Director
SUNY Upstate Medical University
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the daily operations of all covid testing sites and for the delivery of covid vaccines during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Led program development initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery across departments.
- Managed cross-functional teams to implement strategic projects that aligned with organizational goals.
Clinical Training Specialist
SUNY Upstate Medical University
02.2016 - 02.2021
- Assisted in staff development by identifying, implementing and evaluating unit specific education through evidence-based practices within the emergency department.
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible for advanced emergency and critical care patient management during air transport of the critically ill or injured patient from the scene or outlying participating secondary and tertiary care institutions.
- Collaborated with flight crew to ensure seamless patient transport and safety protocols.
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flight Central
01.2008 - 03.2014
- Responsible for advanced emergency and critical care patient management during air transport of the critically ill or injured patient from the scene or outlying participating secondary and tertiary care institutions.
- Held positions both as a base lead as well as an educator.
Registered Nurse, ED/SICU
SUNY Upstate Medical University
08.2004 - 01.2011
- Responsible for assessing and implementing critical care modalities to patients experiencing both traumatic and medical emergencies.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, recognizing changes and communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT01.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Syracuse, NY01.2004
Skills
- Critical Care
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Qualified in patient transport
- Teaching
- Trauma experience
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- Emergency medicine
Certification
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Certified Flight Nurse (CFRN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC): Course Instructor
- Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN): Course Instructor
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC): Instructor Candidate
Timeline
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
10.2023 - Current
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
SUNY Upstate Medical University
08.2022 - Current
Testing & Innovation Program Manager/Interim Director
SUNY Upstate Medical University
02.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical Training Specialist
SUNY Upstate Medical University
02.2016 - 02.2021
Flight Nurse
Air Methods
03.2014 - 05.2016
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flight Central
01.2008 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse, ED/SICU
SUNY Upstate Medical University
08.2004 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St. Joseph's College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
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