Erika Riggs-Trowbridge
Deer Park,TX
Summary
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner graduate with 600 clinical hours from different specialities within Critical Care, seeking an entry level Nurse Practitioner position within a Critical Care Unit. Previously an accomplished Trauma-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse from Ben Taub General Hospital, adept in hemodynamic monitoring and fostering collaborative practice. Excelled in high-pressure situations, significantly enhancing patient care through critical thinking and leadership. Proven track record in mentoring new nurses and contributing to interdisciplinary team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trauma-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Ben Taub General Hospital
02.2017 - Current
- Managed high-pressure situations effectively, utilizing critical thinking skills to make informed decisions in emergency scenarios.
- Recognized and responded promptly to deteriorating patient conditions, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Demonstrated strong leadership qualities by serving as a charge nurse responsible for coordinating unit operations during assigned shifts effectively managing staffing needs based on census fluctuations.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, providing guidance and support to facilitate their transition into the ICU environment.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds sharing valuable insights from nursing perspectives that contributed toward holistic patient care planning.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the ICU team through regular in-service trainings, case reviews, and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX12.2024
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler Texas
Tyler, TX12.2016
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Airway Management
- Swan-Ganz Catheterization
- Central Line Management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Chest Tube Management
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License #915465 - Expires: 06/2026
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification, AACN - Expires: 11/2024
- Basic Life Support - Expires: 09/2025
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support: Expires: 08/2024
Organizations & Conferences:
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses: Expires: 08/2024
- Circle of Survival Trauma Conference 2021-2024
Timeline
Trauma-Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Ben Taub General Hospital
02.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
University of Texas At Tyler Texas