Erika Spruill
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Diploma -
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing
Falls Church, VA06.2023
Skills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- End of Life Care
- Palliative Care
- Disease Prevention
- Diabetes Management
- Critical thinking
- Gastrointestinal care
- Wound Care
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Timeline
LPN
St. Joseph Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center
03.2017 - Current
Diploma -
Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing