Erika Stetson
New York
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in both acute care and ICU settings. Specializes in care of thoracic and cardiac patients in both preoperative and postoperative phases as well as systemic organ failure patients. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handles difficult patients in high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families, and co-workers through empathetic communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ICU RN
UAB Hospital- CCU
01.2024 - Current
- Provide direct medical care to patients needing intensive medical treatment, including those with septic shock, cardiogenic shock, and respiratory failure.
- Monitored telemetry and responded to codes.
- Management of airway support, CRRT machines, Swan Catheters, Impellas, and Intra-aortic Balloon Pumps.
- Trained new nurses, travelers, and students in proper techniques, care standards, and safety protocols.
- Sufficient in obtaining and interpreting Blood gases both by stick and central line use.
- Observe behavior and symptoms and report changes to on-call physician in a timely manner
Acute Care RN
UAB Hospital- Cardithoracic Unit
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Implemented urinary catheterization, central line removal and use, as well as chest tube management.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Charge nurse experience and management of the unit
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Shelby County High School
Columbiana, Alabama05.2018
Skills
- Advanced Cardiac life support
- Patient Assessment
- Standards of care
- Patient monitoring
- Adaptable and flexible
- Phlebotomy experience
- UltraSound guided PIV interstion
- Ventilator management
- Medication Administration and drip management
- Precepting/shift lead experience
- Life-sustaining machines
- Wound care management
Certification
- Certified ACLS, 2023-10-01 - 2025-11-01
- Certified BLS, 2021-08-01 - 2026-11-01
- NIHSS Certification, 2023-07-01 - 2025-07-01
- CCRN, 2025-06-01 - Present
Timeline
ICU RN
UAB Hospital- CCU
01.2024 - Current
Acute Care RN
UAB Hospital- Cardithoracic Unit
10.2022 - 01.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Shelby County High School
BSN - Nursing
University of Alabama at Birmingham
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