Erika Ellerson
Erial,NJ
Summary
Patient-focused, RN, BSN, offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Desiring to work closely with patients who struggle with substance use disorder to provide support, empathy, and a non-judgmental view to those who need help.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Seabrook Addiction Treatment Center
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse
Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals.
Clinical Nursing
Student / Rutgers University
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Documented information about patient care, vitals, and condition markers in databases
- Observed medical procedures to advance nursing knowledge and prepare for more challenging experiences
- Operated under the direction of licensed nursing professionals and pursued opportunities to learn new skills
- Cared for patients in line with unit and JACHO process standards
- Communicated updates to patients and family members
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for each patient
- Read and understood patient assignments, reviewed charts for special conditions
- Completed clinical work on various units to achieve degree standards and build nursing knowledge
- Cared directly for patients by assisting with daily living activities and mobility needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University, Colorado Tech University
05.2022
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO05.2014
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Computer proficient
- EMR Systems: Epic, KIPU, HCS
- Documentation and Chart review
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
Certification
BLS Certified – October 2022
NJ State (Multi-State) license # 26NR24346000
working on CARN
Teaching
Women's Sunday School once a month through my church
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Seabrook Addiction Treatment Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maryville Addiction Treatment Center
09.2022 - 02.2023
Clinical Nursing
Student / Rutgers University
01.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers University, Colorado Tech University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Colorado Technical University
Similar Profiles
Ramona HainesRamona Haines
Registered NURSE at Seabrook Addiction Treatment CenterRegistered NURSE at Seabrook Addiction Treatment Center
Karen TappKaren Tapp
Community Outreach Coordinator at BrightView Health Addiction Treatment CenterCommunity Outreach Coordinator at BrightView Health Addiction Treatment Center
LaCrisha WilliamsLaCrisha Williams
Medical Billing Specialist at Addiction Treatment Center of AtlantaMedical Billing Specialist at Addiction Treatment Center of Atlanta