Erika Kashishian
Glendale,CA
Summary
Dedicated and passionate healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
New Sunrise Adult Day Health Care
Reseda, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor for changes in condition, ensuring timely communication with the healthcare team
- Created and update individualized care plans based on patient needs, conditions, and goals
- Administer medications and support safe, effective patient care
- Provide education to patients and families on health management and safety
- Communicate with physicians regarding changes in patient status, medications, and care needs
- Utilize background in psychology to support patients with cognitive and emotional needs
- Maintain accurate documentation and organized patient records
Research Associate in Clinical Operations
Parexel International
03.2019 - Current
- Perform time-sensitive venipuncture and vital sign assessments according to protocol-specified windows to ensure accurate data collection and patient safety.
- Perform 12-lead ECG acquisition and basic rhythm assessment, recognizing deviations from normal patterns and escalating urgent findings per protocol.
- Conduct research participant protocol-driven study visits, reviewing concomitant medications, adverse events, laboratory data, and diagnostic results to support physician assessments.
- Monitor participants throughout study visits for any changes in condition and promptly report concerns to the medical team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Los Angeles, CA01-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA05-2020
Certification
- Registered Nurse License #95450794
- Basic Life Support Certification, #255416626548, valid through Jan. 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification, #72151281979, valid through Feb. 2028
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification, valid through Sep. 2027
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Certification, Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Sigma Nurse Manager Certification
- 7+ years of experience working with diverse patient populations, with strong knowledge of medical terminology
- Proficient in various EHR systems: Epic, Meditech, Clinbase
- Bilingual in English and Armenian
Clinical Experience
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center—Telemetry Unit, DOU, and Medical Surgical Unit (108 hours)
- Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital—Medical Surgical Unit and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (108 hours)
- Valley Presbyterian Hospital—ICU, Emergency, Medical Surgical Unit, Orthopedic Med-Surg (108 hours)
- Antelope Valley Medical Center—Labor and Delivery Unit, NICU, Post-Partum Unit (48 hours)
- Las Encinas Mental Health Hospital—Acute Psychiatric Wards (81 hours)
- New Generation Preschool—School/Child Health Setting (48 Hours)
- Burbank ADHC—Leadership & Public Health, Adult Day Care Center (80 Hours)
- Sherman Oaks Hospital Preceptorship—ICU, Telemetry Unit, Mental Health Unit (108 hours)
Affiliations
Member, American Nurses Association (ANA) December 2024-Present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
New Sunrise Adult Day Health Care
03.2026 - Current
Research Associate in Clinical Operations
Parexel International
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Northridge