Erika Vogelsong
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Compassionate and clinically driven Registered Nurse with experience in a high-acuity Intermediate Care/Neuro setting caring for medically complex patients. Skilled in skin integrity management, pressure injury prevention, neurological assessment, and early recognition of patient deterioration. Currently serving in leadership roles as Charge RN and Preceptor, with a strong reputation for patient advocacy, critical thinking, teamwork, and collaborative interdisciplinary care. Wound Care Certified (WCC) with a strong passion for wound and skin care management and advancing evidence-based patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse / Charge RN / Preceptor
CommonSpirit Penrose 7 IMC
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Provides care for high-acuity med/neuro intermediate care patients with complex medical conditions requiring close monitoring and rapid clinical intervention
- Performs comprehensive patient assessments and recognizes subtle changes in condition to ensure timely escalation of care
- Manages complex patient care needs, including neurological monitoring, IV medication administration, and coordination of multidisciplinary care plans
- Serves as Charge RN, coordinating staffing assignments, patient flow, admissions, and unit operations during high-acuity shifts
- Precepts and mentors new graduate nurses, providing clinical guidance, education, and transition-to-practice support
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, case management, therapy services, and specialty consult teams, to optimize patient outcomes
- Supports wound management through skin assessments, dressing care, pressure injury prevention strategies, and collaboration with wound care specialists
- Serves on the unit HAPI Committee and participate in hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention initiatives through repositioning protocols, moisture management, and risk-based interventions
- Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives focused on evidence-based practice and workflow improvement
- Recognized for strong clinical judgment, leadership, patient advocacy, and compassionate patient-centered care
Nurse Extern
FirstHealth Moore Regional
Pinehurst, NC
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided comprehensive patient care on a medical floor, including assessments, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring
- Assisted with skin integrity maintenance through repositioning, hygiene care, and mobility support
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient care
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and families
Personnel Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
Tacoma, WA
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Oversaw personnel support for over 400 soldiers, agents, and civilian contractors during deployment
- Implemented training strategies that ensured 100% on-time completion of HR tasks and improved department efficiency
- Fostered accountability, organization, and strong team leadership in high-pressure environments
- Maintained less than 1% variance for strength reporting
Education
ADN -
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NC05-2024
BA - Political Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2006
Skills
- Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care
- Wound Care & Skin Integrity Management
- Pressure Injury Prevention & HAPI Reduction
- Neurological & Complex Patient Assessment
- Early Recognition of Patient Deterioration
- Intermediate Care Nursing
- IV Medication & Titration Management
- Clinical Documentation & Epic EHR
- Patient & Family Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Charge Nurse Leadership & Preceptor Experience
- Evidence-Based Practice, Critical Thinking & Patient Advocacy
Certification
- ACLS (AHA) 2026
- BLS (AHA) 2026
- NIHSS 2025
- WCC 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse / Charge RN / Preceptor
CommonSpirit Penrose 7 IMC
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Extern
FirstHealth Moore Regional
01.2023 - 01.2024
Personnel Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2007 - 01.2011
ADN -
Sandhills Community College
BA - Political Science
University of Central Florida
AWARDS
CommonSpirit Human Kindness Award, CommonSpirit Outstanding Preceptor Award, Foundation of FirstHealth’s Nursing Enrichment Award for Academic Performance