Erika Abatzis
San Diego,CA
Summary
Compassionate Psychedelic Nurse Coach with expertise in mentoring clients to help them improve their well-being through subconscious healing. Results-oriented with a focus on collaborating modern medicine and holistic modalities to facilitate growth and transformation. Skilled at maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of clients and creating a foundation of trust through honesty and accountability throughout preparation and integration within the dynamic treatment plans.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Daydream MD
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strategies to help clients adhere to their treatment plan and medication regimen.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
- Provided unique therapeutic interventions during individual and group treatments
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams during group sessions, workshops, and retreats to ensure continuity of care and safety for each client.
- Cultivated a creative and structured platform for prep, planning and integration for clients before, during, and after psychedelic treatments
RN, PACU
Medley Agency
San Diego, California
11.2018 - Current
- Worked at various Outpatient Surgery Centers in Southern California including SCA Facilities Per Diem and short local contracts
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
REGISTRY RN, ER
Tri-City Medical Center via Westways Staffing
San Diego, CA
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Stroke and STEMI Center
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Delivered effective quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for broad range of patients.
- Instructed patients and caregivers or friends on proper care of injuries after treatment, educating on proper medication use, dressing changes and signs of complications.
Registry RN, ER
Alvarado Hospital via Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
09.2021 - 07.2023
- STEMI CENTER and Stroke Center
- Proposed interpretations of symptoms, suggested interventions and target outcomes in advance of physician consultation with patients.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Travel RN, ER
Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta
Murrieta, CA
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Travel contracts with Aya Healthcare and TNAA
- Stroke and STEMI center
- Observed applicable health and safety regulations and house protocols to achieve patient and staff safety and minimize liability to malpractice accusations.
- Assisted licensed physicians in treating or evaluating patients as required to support treatment logistics and document cases in real time.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Per Diem RN, ER
Paradise Valley Hospital
National City, CA
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Stroke Certified
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Evaluated physical and psychological condition of incoming patients to identify nuances of protocols and treatments required for drugged or traumatized patients.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
Travel RN, ER
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
La Mesa, CA
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Stroke and STEMI Center
- Responded to codes or patient crises within the ED unit
- Documented nursing encounters using SOAP form of charting.
- Directed and instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
- Furnished emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to establish a compassionate environment.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
Travel RN, ER
SCL St Joes Hospital
Denver, CO
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Stroke and Stemi Center
- Level 2 Trauma Center
- Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Travel RN, ED
Norwegian American Hospital
Chicago, IL
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Travel RN, ER
Aventura Hospital
Aventura, FL
01.2016 - 07.2016
- level 2 Trauma Center
- Proposed interpretations of symptoms, suggested interventions and target outcomes in advance of physician consultation with patients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Delivered effective quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment and referral for broad range of patients.
Travel RN, ED
Trinity Medical Center
Trinity, FL
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
RN, ED
Ingalls Memorial
Harvey, IL
08.2008 - 09.2015
- Departments worked- ER, Med-Surg, Med-Tele, Oncology, Ortho, Stepdown
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
RN, ER
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Bachelors of Science and Nursing - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
05.2007
Doctor of Acupunture And Chinese Medicine - DAcCHM
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
San Diego, CASkills
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Patient Communication
- Alternative Treatments
- Holistic Medicine
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advance Life Support
- Trauma Nurse Core Course
- NIH Certified
- Sacred Transformations 5 Element Reiki Practitioner
- Transformative Nurse Coach-NCBC
- TRU Breathwork Certified
- RYS YTT 200 hour
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Daydream MD
01.2023 - Current
REGISTRY RN, ER
Tri-City Medical Center via Westways Staffing
07.2022 - 11.2023
Registry RN, ER
Alvarado Hospital via Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 07.2023
Travel RN, ER
Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta
01.2020 - 07.2022
RN, PACU
Medley Agency
11.2018 - Current
Per Diem RN, ER
Paradise Valley Hospital
11.2018 - 02.2022
Travel RN, ER
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
01.2018 - 11.2018
Travel RN, ER
SCL St Joes Hospital
03.2017 - 11.2017
Travel RN, ED
Norwegian American Hospital
02.2016 - 02.2017
Travel RN, ER
Aventura Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2016
Travel RN, ED
Trinity Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2016
RN, ER
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2013 - 09.2015
RN, ED
Ingalls Memorial
08.2008 - 09.2015
Bachelors of Science and Nursing - Nursing
Saint Xavier University
Doctor of Acupunture And Chinese Medicine - DAcCHM
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine
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