ERIKA BOEHLEFELD
Northfield,USA
Summary
Versatile burn ICU nurse specializing in comprehensive patient care, including triaging, outpatient, ICU, and acute care patient management. Experienced in administering complex IV therapies and managing ventilated patients, with a strong commitment to staff training and team collaboration. Proven ability to navigate high-stakes environments while providing exceptional care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, Ohio
07.2019 - Current
- Managed direct patient care, conducted assessments, and documented care activities to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments. Manage multiple IV drips.
- Access intensive lines such as central lines, arterial line, PICC line and IVs.
- Provided care for patients across a range of acuities, from medical-surgical to intensive care, ensuring tailored treatment.
- Management of intubated and trach ventilated patients.
- Achieved certification in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT).
- Gained extensive experience in providing wound care for diverse patients.
- Triaging experience of new burn patients and stabilization.
- Acquired experience working in a burn outpatient clinic setting.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff to deliver coordinated patient care within the unit.
- Relief charge nurse experience, managing staff and unit.
- Preceptor for new staff.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for patients with various acute and chronic concerns.
- OR training for IV placements.
- Care of patient's in various population from newborn to geriatrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Cleveland, OH05-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment of all ages
- Extensive wound care management
- Critical care management
- Ventilator care and support
- Sedation management
- IV management
- CRRT certification
- CorPak placement certification
- Patient triaging
- Charge nurse responsibilities
- Multitasking and time management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Extensive experience with Epic
- Wound Vac experience placement and troubleshooting
- Burn dressing with in the OR
- Monitoring and care for fresh skin flaps
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Akron Children's Hospital
07.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Chamberlain University