Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline

Erika Scalise

University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester,NY
1
Certification
5
years of professional experience

Registered Nurse with progressive clinical leadership experience in acute care at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Experienced Unit Educator and Charge Nurse with over 3 years of leadership experience supporting staff development, competency validation, daily operations, and evidence-based practice. Skilled in clinical education, patient safety, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized as a trusted preceptor for BSN capstone students from multiple universities. Dedicated to developing high-performing teams and advancing nursing excellence as an Assistant Nurse Manager.

Work History

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse / Unit Educator

4 Years 5 Months
University of Rochester Medical Center | 03.2022 - Current
  • Serve as Unit Educator, leading staff education, onboarding, and skills validation
  • Provide over 3 years of Charge Nurse leadership supporting daily operations, staffing coordination, patient flow, and clinical decision-making.
  • Develop and deliver evidence-based education to promote patient safety, clinical excellence, and improved outcomes.
  • Mentor and coach nurses, including new graduates, while supporting professional growth and competency development.
  • Assist Nurse Manager with staffing, scheduling, performance improvement, and unit-based operational goals.
  • Collaborate with nursing faculty to support student success and promote critical thinking, professionalism, and evidence-based practice.

Psychiatric Technician

7 Months
University of Rochester Medical Center | 06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Delivered compassionate patient care and support in acute psychiatric setting, enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safety, improve communication, and maintain continuity of care for patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. John Fisher University | Rochester, NY | 12-2021

formerly St. John Fisher College

Skills

Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Nursing Leadership
Charge Nurse Leadership
Unit Education
Staff Development
New Nurse Orientation
Competency Validation
Clinical Preceptorship
Staffing Coordination
Epic EHR
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Accomplishments

    Excellent Capstone Preceptor Award- UofR, SUNY Brockport

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), New York
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Clinical Preceptor Certification – University of Rochester Medical Center
  • CPI Skills Training Certification

Timeline

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse / Unit Educator

University of Rochester Medical Center
03.2022 - CurrentRead More

Psychiatric Technician

University of Rochester Medical Center
06.2021 - 01.2022Read More

St. John Fisher University

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Erika Scalise