Erika Bray
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Professional healthcare individual prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA/IC RN
The Meadows
01.2024 - Current
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting facility operations and patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Registered Nurse
The Meadows
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
CLPN
NMMC
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Covid Crisis CLPN - Travel
TLC Nursing
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
NMMC
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing - RN
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS05-2023
No Degree - CLPN
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MS12-2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS05-2016
High School Diploma -
Houston High School
Houston, MS05-2014
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Quality improvement
- Geriatric care
- Health promotion
- Community health
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication administration
- Precepting
- Infection control measures
- Licensed RN
- Care planning
- Long-term care
- Patient discharge
- Evaluations
- Chart updating
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Driver's License
- TB certified
Timeline
QA/IC RN
The Meadows
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Meadows
08.2023 - Current
CLPN
NMMC
03.2020 - 08.2020
Covid Crisis CLPN - Travel
TLC Nursing
03.2020 - 07.2020
BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN
NMMC
08.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing - RN
Itawamba Community College
No Degree - CLPN
Itawamba Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Itawamba Community College
High School Diploma -
Houston High School
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