Erika Bauer
Registered Nurse
Paola,KS
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Team player.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Care Specialists
Overland Park, KS
12.2017 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, worked up patients, took history and vital signs for both well and sick appointments.
- Administered vaccinations, oral meds, suctioned, provided oxygen, as needed, did all blood draws, both finger sticks and venipunctures.
- Proficient in venipunctures on newborns to young adults (21 years old).
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Worked in triage, answering phone calls. Made appointments and worked with scheduling. Educated parents and patients over the phone if an appointment was not needed.
RN Neonatal Intensive Care
Saint Luke's South Hospital
Overland Park, KS
06.2006 - 12.2017
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonatal patients.
- Attended deliveries and provided resuscitation when needed.
- Started PIV's, maintained PIV's, UVC's, Arterial lines and PICC lines.
- Maintained airways with intubated patients, patients with CPAP and O2 by nasal cannula.
- Placed naso-gastric tubes and administered tube feedings.
- Bottle fed patients and assisted parents in both bottle and breastfeeding.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient in the Level II Nursery and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
RN Neonatal Intensive Care
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
06.1997 - 06.2006
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonatal patients.
- Attended deliveries and provided resuscitation when needed.
- Started PIV's, maintained PIV's, UVC's, Arterial lines and PICC lines.
- Maintained airways with intubated patients, patients with CPAP and O2 by nasal cannula.
- Placed naso-gastric tubes and administered tube feedings.
- Bottle fed patients and assisted parents in both bottle and breastfeeding.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient in the Level II Nursery and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
RN Neonatal Intensive Care
Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
Kansas City, MO
06.1995 - 05.1997
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonatal patients.
- Attended deliveries and provided resuscitation when needed.
- Started PIV's, maintained PIV's, UVC's, Arterial lines and PICC lines.
- Maintained airways with intubated patients, patients with CPAP and O2 by nasal cannula.
- Placed naso-gastric tubes and administered tube feedings.
- Bottle fed patients and assisted parents in both bottle and breastfeeding.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Crafted tailored nursing care plan for each patient in the Level II Nursery and evaluated it daily for effectiveness.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.1995
Skills
- CPR/BLS certification up to date
- Proficient at venipunctures on newborns to adults
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Chest Tubes
- Airway Management
- Active Learning
- Routine Examinations
- Infection Control Procedures
- Pain Prevention
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Pharmacologic Intervention
- Withdrawal Symptoms
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Care Specialists
12.2017 - Current
RN Neonatal Intensive Care
Saint Luke's South Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2017
RN Neonatal Intensive Care
Saint Joseph Medical Center
06.1997 - 06.2006
RN Neonatal Intensive Care
Truman Medical Center- Hospital Hill
06.1995 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
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