Erika Lester
Van Meter,IA
Summary
Energetic and dedicated registered nurse with strong interpersonal skills seeking a travel nurse position. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socio-economic statuses. Adapts easily to different work environments. Compassionate with a desire to create lasting positive impacts on patients and their families.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telemetry Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
2023.02 - Current
- Providing high-quality nursing care to up to six patients per shift on a 30-bed nursing unit with cardiac monitoring capability for all patient beds, caring for patients with an array of acute medical diagnoses.
- Monitoring patients' hemodynamic statuses, interpreting rhythms, and administering prescribed cardiac medications and drips, such as amiodarone.
- Preparing and educating patients and families on pre and post-operative cardiac catheterizations.
- Collaborating with physicians and other health care professionals to ensure the best possible health care during patients' admission and after their discharge.
- Maintaining accurate patient records using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Telemetry Nurse
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing direct patient care.
- Utilized a holistic approach to caring for patients with an initiative to improve quality of care.
- Performed ongoing assessments, noting changes in condition, and provided appropriate interventions and ensuring accurate documentation.
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA05.2022
Wilderness Medicine Expedition -
National Outdoor Leadership School
Lander, WY08.2023
Skills
- Administration of IM, SQ, and IV medications
- Telemetry Monitoring and Interpretation
- EPIC / Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Critical Thinking
- Strong attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Infection Control
- Adaptability
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse #169132- Iowa- Compact (Expiration: 01/2025)
- BLS -RQI (12/2024)
- ACLS -RQI (12/2024)
Timeline
Telemetry Nurse
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Lutheran Hospital
2023.02 - Current
Telemetry Nurse
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
2022.07 - 2023.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand View University
Wilderness Medicine Expedition -
National Outdoor Leadership School
- Licensed Registered Nurse #169132- Iowa- Compact (Expiration: 01/2025)
- BLS -RQI (12/2024)
- ACLS -RQI (12/2024)
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