Erika Hickman

• Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
• Mentored new nurse graduates, fostering professional growth and development through guidance and support.
• Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions.
• Assisted in life-saving procedures such as CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management during critical events.
• Assisted with invasive CVICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
• Maintained competence in the latest cardiac care practices and technologies through ongoing professional development and participation in relevant educational offerings.
• Managed ventilator settings, invasive lines, and other complex medical equipment, ensuring optimal patient safety.

• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient.
• Provided direct patient care in collaboration with other healthcare providers to deliver appropriate treatment to manage rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Advocated by communicating patient care preferences and verifying interventions met treatment goals.

Critical Care Internship

Rotations:

- BICU, CVICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, TSICU

• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment and care delivery.
• Helped support patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
• Served as departmental preceptor