Erika Cej
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP,PA
Summary
Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 16-year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Directly managed the daily workflow in a 34-bay Pre-op, Phase 1, and Phase 2 Recovery.
- Managed 42 nurses and nursing activities in a 34-bed unit by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Maintained open lines of communication with patients'' families to ensure their needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Integrated evidence-based nursing into practice environment for 42 nurses.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience and satisfaction levels.
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Clinician
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices, attending conferences and participating in continuing education opportunities.
- Managed 15 direct reports, including nurses, patient care technicians, and unit secretaries
- Reviewed outcome measures data regularly to identify trends and modify treatment approaches accordingly for improved clinical results.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Lead Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
06.2014 - 04.2018
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
MSN - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10.2024
BSN - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA07.2021
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA08.2007
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Task Delegation
- Department management
- Staff Supervision
- Budget Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Training staff
- Delegation Abilities
Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital
12.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse Staff, PACU
Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
Clinician
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
07.2019 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
UPMC Passavant Hospital - McCandless
02.2018 - 07.2019
Lead Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
06.2014 - 04.2018
MSN - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Capella University
BSN - Nursing
Carlow University
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
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