Erika Lofgren
Registered Nurse
Milford,CT
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with nearly 17 years of experience caring for patients within the acute hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
AMN Healthcare
Sharon, CT
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Provided postpartum care to mothers, including monitoring vital signs and providing education on breastfeeding and infant care.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Developed effective relationships with patients based on trust and respect while promoting a positive attitude toward childbirth experience.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary due to complications during birth process or preterm delivery.
- Provided emotional support to both mother and family members throughout the birthing process.
- Oversaw labor by coaching women, assisting with complications and administering medications during birth.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
- Performed tests on newborns to check for rare but serious conditions just after birth.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by a physician.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physical assessment findings.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
04.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Administered medications to patients as prescribed by a physician.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physical assessment findings.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Developed effective relationships with patients based on trust and respect while promoting a positive attitude toward childbirth experience.
- Monitored fetal heartbeat and length and strength of contractions to guide labor.
- Reviewed and tracked progress of mothers in labor, interpreted fetal heart monitor and informed delivering physician of status.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Monitored vital signs, performed physical assessments, and administered medications to patients as needed.
- Educated patients and their families regarding treatments, procedures, medications and discharge planning.
- Performed emergency interventions such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary.
- Acted as a resource nurse for staff nurses who had questions about patient care issues or procedures.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Float Pool Staff Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
Bridgeport, CT
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Acted as a resource nurse for staff nurses who had questions about patient care issues or procedures.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mount Auburn Hospital
Cambridge, MA
01.2008 - 12.2013
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College
Bridgeport, CT05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2005
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication and IV Administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Electronic Health Records Management
Certification
- ACLS renewed 2022
- BLS renewed 2022
- NRP renewed 2022
Timeline
RN
AMN Healthcare
06.2023 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Stamford Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2023
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
04.2020 - 12.2022
Float Pool Staff Nurse
Stamford Hospital
08.2017 - 04.2020
Float Pool Staff Nurse
St. Vincent's Medical Center
11.2014 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Mount Auburn Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Vincent's College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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