ERIKA YUHAS
Wilkes-Barre,PA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with nearly 17 years of experience in diverse patient care settings. Adept at managing dynamic conditions and addressing patient needs. Strong background in pre and post anesthesia care, pediatrics, nursery experience, and employee health administration. Demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge, judgment, documentation skills, vitals monitoring, and problem-solving abilities. Proficient in time management, organization, and computer documentation. Seeking career advancement opportunities to contribute to the healthcare field and enhance skills. Demonstrated expertise in assessing chronic and acute conditions, mental health, and drug-induced conditions. Currently providing exceptional care and support to improve the overall health and wellness of inmates.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
SCI Dallas
06.2023 - Current
- Increased patient satisfaction through empathetic listening and addressing inmate concerns in a timely manner.
- Contributed to overall facility security by reporting suspicious behaviors or potential threats promptly and accurately.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill inmates, ensuring dignity and respect during their final days.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Improved staff communication through comprehensive documentation and efficient handover practices.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices and nursing innovations for application within the correctional healthcare setting.
- Upheld ethical nursing standards in all interactions with patients, colleagues, corrections officers, and other stakeholders within the correctional setting.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of inmate needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved health outcomes.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels and reordering medications as needed, minimizing waste and saving costs for the institution.
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to patients.
- Supported newly hired nurses through mentorship initiatives, sharing knowledge and expertise to help them succeed in the correctional nursing environment.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare, LLC
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Assessed pediatric patients'' growth and development, identifying potential issues early for timely intervention.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Mentored new nurses and provided guidance on best practices in pediatric nursing, elevating the standard of care within the department.
Employee Health Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Directed recordkeeping and paperwork preparation in line with OSHA requirements.
- Took vitals such as blood pressure, height and weight and collected blood samples for testing.
- Assessed compliance of site operations, accuracy of forms and adequate employee notification for different policies.
- Completed pre-placement and annual employee health and wellness screenings.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Attended leadership meetings multiple times a month to discuss employee safety.
- Evaluation of return to work occupational and non occupational injuries.
- Vaccine administration to employees in need.
- Flu Clinic leader for the Hazleton location for all HZ employees.
- Onboarding for all new hires/rehires/transfers, handling work comp injuries paperwork, ADA meetings if required, fit for duty evaluations, for cause testing, driver physical reviews, chart evaluations, etc.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing employee health policies, recommending adjustments where necessary for improved results.
- Organized annual company-wide flu vaccination clinics, significantly reducing instances of seasonal illnesses among staff members.
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Travel RN for EHS Cedar Crest
- Handling Covid/High Risk investigations, new hire chart clearances, EE triage for EH R/T
- Occupational and non occupational injuries, immunizations, blood draws, return to work evaluation, driver physical reviews, urine drug screens, etc.
Registered Nurse
Wilkes Barre General Hospital CHS
02.2013 - 01.2022
- Worked in a Short Procedure Unit with float to Endoscopy Unit caring for pre and post op MAC/General Anesthesia patients
- Quick turnover times, computer documentation, time management, admission and discharge procedures, patient education, etc
- Safety Coach, preceptor for new hires/students., Pediatric home health caring for special needs pediatric patients
- Also working in the nursery/pediatrics unit in the hospital at the same time.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Health Care/WB Pediatrics
02.2010 - 07.2015
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN Floor Nurse
Hershey Medical Center
12.2007 - 07.2010
- Nursing care of Pediatric Med/Surg patients, with float to StepDown PICU and NICU
- Med management, computer documentation, nursing assessments and care, etc.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
GN to RN
CMC
06.2007 - 12.2007
- Basic nurse training out of school to learn assessments, proper med administration, etc of adult and pediatric patients
- Also worked as charge nurse on trauma until October to December before leaving to go to Hershey Children's Hospital.
Education
Associate - Nursing Science
LCCC
05.2007
High school -
WVW HighSchool
06.2005
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate Care
- Behavioral Management
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Physical assessments
- Suicide Prevention
- Chronic Disease Management
- Prison protocols
- Acute care expertise
- Interpersonal Communication
- Training staff
- Critical Thinking
Certification
PALS - 15+ years
ACLS - 10 years
BLS - 16+ years
Additional Information
I am certified in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
I hold an RN license in the states of PA and NY.
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
SCI Dallas
06.2023 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Aveanna Healthcare, LLC
03.2023 - 06.2023
Employee Health Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
06.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Wilkes Barre General Hospital CHS
02.2013 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Health Care/WB Pediatrics
02.2010 - 07.2015
RN Floor Nurse
Hershey Medical Center
12.2007 - 07.2010
GN to RN
CMC
06.2007 - 12.2007
Associate - Nursing Science
LCCC
High school -
WVW HighSchool
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