Erika White, RN
Oakland Gardens,NY
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellness Director
The Villas at Dominican Village
Amityville, NY
08.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless integration of wellness services for residents.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Mentored and supervised staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that supported professional growth.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating funds appropriately to optimize program offerings while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Skillfully managed challenging resident situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Maintained Department of Health compliance within appropriate regulations.
Nursing Supervisor
Harbor House Assisted Living
Oyster Bay, NY
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from personal care aide staff.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Maintained Department of Health compliance within appropriate regulations.
Day Program Nurse
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
Westbury, NY
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed strong relationships with individuals and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Led weekly Healthy Living and Women's group meetings.
- Administered medication.
- Performed first aid.
- Maintained compliance within appropriate DOH and OPWDD regulations.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY12-2024
No Degree - Practical Nursing
SUNY, Farmingdale
Farmingdale, NY12-2009
Skills
- Health promotion
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- CPR certification
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Effective documentation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Team building
- Client relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Staff supervision
- Written communication
- EMAR documentation
Timeline
Wellness Director
The Villas at Dominican Village
08.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Harbor House Assisted Living
03.2017 - 06.2020
Day Program Nurse
Family Residences And Essential Enterprises
10.2015 - 03.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Nassau Community College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
SUNY, Farmingdale