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Work History
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Certification
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Erika Smock

Kalamazoo,Michigan

Summary

Dedicated and passionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in a fast paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex patients and high stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bronson Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
08.2016 - 12.2023
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, medication administration, health education and discharge instruction.
  • Managed quality care for patients with with heart failure, end stage renal disease, coronary artery disease and diabetes.
  • Monitored assessment, care and testing of Cardiac Short Stay patients, monitored on cardiac telemetry.
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and charting EKG monitor strips, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating attending physician on changes in stability or acuity; optimizing treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to physicians and mid-levels, verifying interventions and treatment goals.
  • Practiced patient and family centered care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, IM and rectal routes while monitoring responses.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and administered medication on schedule to meet patient needs.
  • Administered blood transfusions.
  • Managed DKA with GlucoStabilizer.
  • Trained new nurses and precepted fourth semester nursing students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety processes.
  • Furthered skills by actively participating in employee training, completing CBLs, RQI and competeing CEUs.

Cardiac Technician

Bronson Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
06.2011 - 08.2016
  • Maintained patient satisfaction by assisting with ADLs.
  • Collected vital signs, height and weight, I's & O's, lab specimens, and monitored cardiac rhythm.
  • Performed CABG and cath lab preps and cared for incision/puncture sites post surgery/procedure.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstanced in patient condition immediately to attending RN.
  • Attended to patient and family needs and requests by acknowledgement and provision of request.
  • Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
  • Furthered skills by actively participating in employee training.

Education

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
12-2015

Skills

  • Patient Admission and Discharge
  • Direct Patient Care with ADL Assistance
  • Patient Assessment Including Vital Signs
  • Family and Patient Support and Advocacy
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • IV Setup
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Palliative and Pain Management
  • Blood transfusions
  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Diabetes Management
  • Seizure Management
  • Cardiac Care
  • Procedure Preparations
  • Epic EHR Management
  • SBAR Communication

Accomplishments

  • Phi Theta Kappa
  • Graduated with Honors
  • DAISY Nominee 2023

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
  • GlucoStabilizer
  • EKG
  • Telemetry

References

Jessica Runyan, NP - Mid-level Hospitalist

269.352.2901

Cathy Raymer, RN - House Manager

269.274.3901

Christine Anthony, RN - Charge Nurse

Amber Noviskey, RN - Staff Nurse

269.567.0311

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bronson Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2023

Cardiac Technician

Bronson Hospital
06.2011 - 08.2016

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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