Erika Kirkpatrick
Arlington,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
2024.02 - Current
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Continuum Care Hospice
2023.08 - 2023.10
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Providence Family Maternity Center
2023.04 - 2023.08
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Maxim Healthcare
2022.10 - 2023.03
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs. ·
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Ideal Image
2022.08 - 2022.10
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing personalized skincare consultations and recommending tailored treatment plans.
- Enhanced clinic reputation for quality care by performing various aesthetic procedures.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans for patients with various skin concerns.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Harrison Medical Center
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes during high-stress situations.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University of Washington-Northwest Hospital
2013.10 - 2018.12
- Provides care in fast paced 23+ bed Emergency Department
- Adept at prioritizing medical care for patients experiencing trauma or injury
- Quick at recognizing life-threatening issues and help to solve them on the spot
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
2012.06 - 2013.09
- Provided care for patients with colon, intestinal, biliary tract, liver, esophageal and pancreatic disorders
- Prepared patients for procedures; assisted in procedures including: esophagogastrodeodenoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and endoscopic ultrasound with or without fine needle aspiration and cared for patients in the post anesthesia care unit.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
2010.03 - 2012.06
- Provided care in a 79 bed, level 2 Emergency Department
- Managed care for ventilated patients, patients under contact, droplet, and airborne isolation precautions
- Worked in critical care situations involving diverse age and patient populations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
The Everett Clinic
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Worked as a RN at both the pediatric and walk-in clinics
- Sole RN on shift
- Responsible for triage, initial treatment, initiating IV access, patient education, splinting, dressing changes, well-child checks, immunizations, administrating respiratory treatments, etc.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
2006.05 - 2010.03
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
Detox Nurse
Evergreen Manor Detox
2005.11 - 2006.03
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2007
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everett Community College
Everett, WA06.2006
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Creative Problem Solving
- Clear Patient Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
2024.02 - Current
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Continuum Care Hospice
2023.08 - 2023.10
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Providence Family Maternity Center
2023.04 - 2023.08
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Maxim Healthcare
2022.10 - 2023.03
Aesthetic Registered Nurse
Ideal Image
2022.08 - 2022.10
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Harrison Medical Center
2019.01 - 2020.01
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
University of Washington-Northwest Hospital
2013.10 - 2018.12
Gastrointestinal Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
2012.06 - 2013.09
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center
2010.03 - 2012.06
Urgent Care Registered Nurse
The Everett Clinic
2009.01 - 2010.01
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
2006.05 - 2010.03
Detox Nurse
Evergreen Manor Detox
2005.11 - 2006.03
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Everett Community College
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