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Erika M. Brown

Summary

Compassionate and adaptable nurse with over six years of experience delivering high-quality, empathetic care and effective communication to patients. Eager to embrace new learning opportunities that enhance care quality while leveraging strong organizational, communication, leadership, and clinic management skills. Demonstrated success as a NICU break nurse, receiving outstanding reviews just six months post-orientation and actively mentoring new graduate students to foster professional development. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care through collaboration and innovation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse II

Highland Hospital - NICU
03.2024 - Current
  • Successfully performed the break nurse role after 6 months.
  • Preceptor for new-grad students.
  • Participating member in the NICU Patient Care Committee.
  • Care for sick and premature newborns.
  • Implement doctor-recommended treatment plans.
  • Monitor newborns and record their symptoms and vitals.
  • Assist parents bathe, feed, diaper, and hold their newborn when possible.
  • Comfort parents and answer questions about their baby’s health.
  • Collaborate with nurses and doctors to provide quality patient care.
  • Teach and counsel mothers on breastfeeding techniques.
  • Follow neonatology guidelines, regulations, and standards.
  • Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Use medical equipment; incubators, feeding tubes, phototherapy lights, IV pumps.
  • Patient acknowledgements of outstanding patient care.
  • First Latch Certified.

Employee Health Nurse

Alameda Health System
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Fit tested approximately 700 employees.
  • Administered approximately 1000 flu and COVID vaccines to employees.
  • Conducted over 500 successful covid swab testing.
  • Coordinated and managed the COVID-19 vaccine, COVID testing, and fit test clinics.
  • Team Lead to 5 Licensed Vocational Nurses.
  • Implemented infection-control policies and procedures.
  • Skillfully administered pre-employment vaccines.
  • Skillfully administered flu and COVID vaccines to employees.
  • Performed TB surveillance tests and fit testing according to OSHA guidelines.
  • Explained functions of respirators, capabilities, limitations, and maintenance to employees.
  • Complied with recording and reporting standards.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1CareDiagnostics
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Managed daily nursing operations.
  • Implemented and participated in immunization and vaccination programs for children and adults.
  • Monitored the immunization status and requirements of high-risk patients.
  • Coordinated and supervised daily operation of the Immunization Clinic.
  • Oversaw two employees.
  • Educated clients and caregivers about the importance of immunizations and a healthy lifestyle.
  • Administered immunizations at community-based clinics and corporations.
  • Ensured and maintained strict compliance with all immunization requirements.
  • Provided necessary notifications to applicable state agencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Unitek College
Concord, CA
10.2023

Vocational Nursing Certificate - undefined

Unitek College
Concord, CA
07.2018

Skills

  • Proficient in Epic and Cerner
  • Proficient in administering injections to patients of all ages
  • Expertise in accurate vital sign recording
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Monitoring oxygen therapy effectiveness
  • Clinic operations management
  • Employee training facilitation
  • Composed in high-stress situations
  • Neonatal Assessment
  • IV therapy management
  • Family education
  • Clinical judgment

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 25 nurses in the development and improvement of the NICU unit through the Patient Care Committee.
  • Sucessfuly performed the break nurse role 6 months post orientation
  • Sucessfully performed the charge nurse role after 1.5 years post orientation.
  • Patient family nominations for the Daisy Award

Certification

  • RN, State of California, License #95358668 Exp. July 31, 2025
  • ACLS, American Heart Association Exp. April 30, 2026
  • NRP, American Heart Association Exp. February 28, 2026
  • BLS, American Red Cross Exp. August 31, 2025
  • First Latch Certified July, 2024
  • AWHON Neonatal Course Completion May, 2024

Timeline

Clinical Nurse II

Highland Hospital - NICU
03.2024 - Current

Licensed Vocational Nurse

1CareDiagnostics
06.2021 - 08.2021

Employee Health Nurse

Alameda Health System
09.2020 - 09.2021

Vocational Nursing Certificate - undefined

Unitek College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Unitek College

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