ERIKA BURRESS
Tuscola,Texas
Summary
To acquire a registered nursing role that will generate opportunities for expanding and maximizing nursing-related expertise and skills while consistently delivering quality healthcare. Accomplished Registered Nurse with 2+ of experience dedicated to quality care of diverse patient backgrounds. Skillfully blend hands-on skills with advanced background in procedural care. Work effectively with all levels of healthcare providers, physicians and administrators to address patient needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Abilene State Supported Living Center
Abilene, Texas
08.2022 - Current
- Work involves providing for the assessment, care, and treatment of patients.
- Work under general supervision, with the expectation for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
- Responsible for the provision of oversight of the delivery of nursing care necessary to meet the healthcare needs of persons served.
- Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, care intervention, evaluation and documentation of healthcare needs and/or issues to the appropriate person and creating care plans that accurately and definitively direct the implementation of all necessary care.
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Hendricks Medical Center
Abilene, Texas
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
- Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring and defibrillation.
- Provide assessments, intervention, and monitoring for cardiac/peripheral procedures such as stents, pacemakers, EP studies, and angioplasty.
- Administration, monitoring, and intervention of sedation/anticoagulants/antibiotics medications.
- Educating patients on procedural site care, medications, and other postoperative information such as watching for signs and symptoms of infection/bleeding.
- Managing paperwork such as patient consent forms, labs, and procedure charting documentation.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, Texas
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Supervised inventory levels to maintain adequate supply of medications in Emergency Department.
- Performed patient interviews and created patient profiles, updated changes including allergies, new/old/current medications, medication regimen and discontinuation.
- Trained new employees/students in clinical on how to perform patient interviews.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Abilene, Texas
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed medication stocks, including conducting counts and labeling products.
- Consulted with patients on completing refill requests, insurance verification, navigating pharmacy systems.
- Worked with insurance companies to process claims, prior authorizations, and resolve problems.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cisco College
Abilene, TX12.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
TTUHSC SON
Abilene, TX08.2020
Completed further coursework in prerequisites for Nursing - undefined
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
Leadership and Organizations
National Student Nurses' Association, TTUHSC SON. June 2019-June 2021
Student Government Association, TTUHSC SON. June 2019- August 2020
Texas Nursing Student Association, TTUHSC SON. June 2019-August 2020
Undergraduate Department Advisory Council, TTUHSC SON. June 2019-August 2020
Community Service
Abilene Independent School District Homeless, Organize and package clothing for citizens in need
Abilene Food Bank, Organize and package food for the local elderly community
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, Painted and cleaned bathroom for new family home and cleared brush for another future home site
"Putt Fore Children" Volunteer, Help unload event items: Set-up team registration table, banner, and course obstacles
American Heart Association Heart Walk, Participated as a representative of my team in the walking event and raised money to donate to AHA cause.
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Abilene State Supported Living Center
08.2022 - Current
Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Hendricks Medical Center
09.2020 - 07.2022
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Hendrick Medical Center
06.2017 - 07.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
09.2016 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cisco College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
TTUHSC SON
Completed further coursework in prerequisites for Nursing - undefined
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