Erika Lester
Chestertown,MD
Summary
Energetic and dedicated registered nurse with strong interpersonal skills seeking a registered nurse position to positively impact patients and their families lives. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Adapts easily to different work environments. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical - Charge
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care on a 36 bed unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV medications/fluids, and wound care.
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients.
- Floated to many specialties throughout the hospital including; medical-surgical, telemetry, oncology, neuro-telemetry, and cardiac.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
02.2023 - 10.2023
- 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 thebest possible health care during patients' admission and after their discharge.
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing direct patient care of up to 4 patients.
- 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 while ensuring accurate documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand View University
Des Moines, IA05-2022
Wilderness Medicine Expedition
National Outdoor Leadership School
Lander, WY08-2023
Skills
- Therapeutic communication
- Teamwork
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- EMR / EHR (Epic, Meditech, ICCA)
- Telemetry Monitoring and Interpretation
- Adaptability
- Infection Control
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse #169132 - Iowa - Compact (Expiration 01/2025)
- BLS-RQI (12/2024)
- ACLS-RQI (12/2024)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical - Charge
Bayhealth Kent General Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
02.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
VA Central Iowa Health Care System
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Licensed Registered Nurse #169132 - Iowa - Compact (Expiration 01/2025)
- BLS-RQI (12/2024)
- ACLS-RQI (12/2024)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand View University
Wilderness Medicine Expedition
National Outdoor Leadership School
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