ERIKA PETERSON
Center Barnstead,NH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Navigator – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Mass General Brigham
07.2023 - Current
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Followed up with a panel of 1,200 complex lung disease patients for adherence to post-discharge medical and lifestyle plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively identifying high-risk patients and implementing targeted interventions.
- Compiled data and tracked outcomes to formulate recommendations for process improvement.
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, SANE
Concord Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Peripheral IV starts, phlebotomy, and urinary catheterization on geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal population
- Implantable Port Access
- Provides trauma-informed, patient centered care to our most vulnerable populations: child abuse and sexual assault, adult domestic violence and sexual assault, elder abuse and sexual assault.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department, SANE
Elliot Health System
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Head-to-toe and focused body assessments, prioritization, administration of medications, and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies
- Assist in the care of trauma patients, cardiac arrests, STEMIs, and conscious sedation
- Efficiently and effectively manage multiple patients of varying levels of acuity and lifespan in a fast-paced environment
- Utilize strong patient assessment skills to identify immediate need for intervention as triage nurse
- Peripheral IV starts, phlebotomy, and urinary catheterization on geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal population
- Implantable Port Access
- Provides trauma-informed, patient centered care to our most vulnerable populations: child abuse and sexual assault, adult domestic violence and sexual assault, elder abuse and sexual assault
- Providing competent care in dedicated 6 bed pediatric emergency department serving medically complex children with significant needs.
Military Police Team Leader
United States Army Reserve
06.2012 - 06.2020
- Mentored junior team members, fostering their professional growth and preparing them for future leadership roles.
- Streamlined reporting processes to provide timely and accurate information to chain of command.
- Facilitated cross-training opportunities for team members broadening skill sets vital for mission success.
- Enhanced unit readiness by conducting thorough training exercises and evaluations for military police personnel.
- Maintained meticulous records related to personnel actions, equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, and incident reports ensuring accuracy at all times.
Certified Medical Assistant 2 – Float Pool
Elliot Health System
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Rooms patients, obtains vitals, and updates health history
- Initiates accurate home medication reconciliation
- Performs point of care testing to include; urinalysis, throat cultures, influenza nasopharyngeal swabs, pregnancy testing, HBA1C, spirometry
- Administers medications and immunizations as ordered
- Phlebotomy for time sensitive lab draws
- Coordinates with home health services and durable medical equipment suppliers to provide patients with required healthcare needs.
Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Dartmouth Hitchcock CHAD Pediatrics
06.2014 - 12.2017
- Rooms pediatric patients, obtains vitals, and updates health history
- Initiates accurate home medication reconciliation
- Performs point of care testing to include; urinalysis, throat cultures, influenza nasopharyngeal swabs, pregnancy testing, HBA1C, spirometry
- Administers medications and immunizations as ordered
- Phlebotomy for time sensitive lab draws
- Coordinates with home health services and durable medical equipment suppliers to provide patients with required healthcare needs.
Education
NH Certificate, Medical Assisting -
Mount Washington College
Manchester, NH05.2022
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2018
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Rivier University
Nashua, NH05.2014
Certification
- Registered Nurse (License: 077827-21)
- Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Adult and Pediatric
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
- NIHSS
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access
- CPI Foundation Training
Timeline
Nurse Navigator – Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Mass General Brigham
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, SANE
Concord Hospital
01.2022 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department, SANE
Elliot Health System
06.2018 - 01.2022
Certified Medical Assistant 2 – Float Pool
Elliot Health System
01.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Medical Assistant - Pediatrics
Dartmouth Hitchcock CHAD Pediatrics
06.2014 - 12.2017
Military Police Team Leader
United States Army Reserve
06.2012 - 06.2020
NH Certificate, Medical Assisting -
Mount Washington College
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
Rivier University
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Rivier University
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