Erika Barton
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Lakeland Regional Health, specializing in neonatal and medical-surgical care. Proven expertise in central line care and critical thinking, delivering exceptional family-centered support and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
09.2019 - 03.2025
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, monitoring patients for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored patients'' respiratory status closely to optimize oxygenation and minimize complications.
- Enhanced family satisfaction by providing extensive education on infant care and supporting parents during their NICU journey.
- Actively participated in daily rounds with physicians, offering insights on patient progress from a nursing perspective to inform decision-making processes.
- Anticipated potential complications related to prematurity or critical illness by staying current on industry best practices through continuing education opportunities.
- Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to infection control protocols and diligent hand hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with social workers and case managers to address patients'' psychosocial needs and facilitate smooth transitions to home or step-down care settings.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
10.2016 - 09.2019
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Managed caseload of Number patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
09.2019
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Tampa, FL03.2016
Skills
- Central line care
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Developmental care
- Emotional support
- Intravenous therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
Certification
NRP
BLS
Timeline
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
09.2019 - 03.2025
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Lakeland Regional Health
10.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
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