Erika Kellum
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Hardworking and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 16 years of direct patient care experience in both the critical care and community health settings. Skilled at learning new concepts quickly, working well in stressful environments, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Jupiter Christian School
Jupiter, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Administered first aid and medications in accordance with established health guidelines.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify student health needs.
- Collaborated with educators to create individualized healthcare plans for students.
- Managed immunization records and ensured compliance with state health regulations.
- Developed emergency response protocols for medical incidents within the school environment.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jupiter Medical Center
Jupiter, FL
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions and treatment goals
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
West Palm Beach , FL
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Assessed and managed the critically ill COVID patient
- Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Utilization of CERNER computer system to document and navigate patient medical records
Critical Care Float Pool Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
11.2013 - 12.2020
- Implemented patient care for the Level 1 Trauma, Surgical, Neurological, Burn, Medical, and Cardiovascular ICU adult patient
- Ability to adapt quickly to unpredictable and unfamiliar situations
- Conferred with multiple critical care medical teams to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Management of Arterial and PA catheters, titration of vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, chest tubes
- Managed continuous renal therapy for acutely ill patients
- Ventilator and Tracheostomy Suctioning/Care
- Management and care of the post cardiac arrest patient
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in EPIC
Infusion Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
Winston Salem , NC
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Insertion and maintenance of PIV
- Administration of IVIG per MD orders
- Assessment of vital signs, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and adverse side effects to patient prior to, during, and after administration of medication
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Surgical ICU Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
04.2011 - 11.2013
- Provided targeted care and treatment to EGS, Oncology, Plastics and Trauma surgical patients
- Ostomy & Wound dressing care, G/J tube feedings & care
- Ultrasound guided IV placement
- Monitor patients directly from OR procedures and PACU
- Efficiently manage and monitor invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices
- Assisted residents, fellows, attendings, NP's and PA's during bedside procedures
- Followed treatment plan to optimize pain management and infection control toward patient recovery
- Charge Nurse Role
- Preceptor and Educator for student nurses and new employees
Neurological ICU Nurse
The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
06.2009 - 03.2011
- Precise assessment sills and management of care for patients with SAH, SDH, CVA, post TPA administration, TBI, Aneurysms, Myasthenia Gravis, Guillian Barret, etc.
- Management and care of External Ventricular Drains & ICP Monitoring
- Therapeutic Hypothermia Management
- Assessment of patients for NIH Stroke Scale/Score
- Management & care for an organ donor patient
- Participation in shared governance meetings to improve quality of patient care
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty Univsersity
Lynchburg, VA05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2007
Skills
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork
- Compassionate
- Self-Motivated
- Knowledge of Medicine and Nursing Practices
Certification
- Active RN License held in Florida
- ACLS/BLS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
School Nurse
Jupiter Christian School
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jupiter Medical Center
03.2022 - 12.2023
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2021 - 11.2021
Infusion Nurse
Infinity Infusion Nursing
08.2017 - 01.2019
Critical Care Float Pool Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
11.2013 - 12.2020
Surgical ICU Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
04.2011 - 11.2013
Neurological ICU Nurse
The Cleveland Clinic
06.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty Univsersity
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Liberty University