Erika Curry
Newburgh,IN
Summary
Healthcare professional prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Deaconess Urgent Care
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to diagnose and manage acute illnesses.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for chronic conditions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions, and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, documented patient conditions, and collaborated with multidisciplinary team members.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries.
Nursing Team Leader
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Directed and led employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care, and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training, and development coaching.
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, and staff.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Improved patient care, safety, and compliance by partnering with nurses.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, Indiana06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah10.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Evansville, Indiana12.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Castle High School
Newburgh, Indiana05.2012
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient education
- Health promotion
- Family and patient support
- Patient examination
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct patient care
- Diagnostic testing
- Laceration repair
- Foreign body removal
- Prescribing medications
- Patient-centered care
Certification
- NIH stroke certified
- Massive Transfusion certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Activities and Honors
Medical Surgical ICU employee of the month 2023, Mentor for the Deaconess Mentor program 2021, 2022, 2023, Deaconess Hospital Journal Club 2020 and 2021, Deaconess Daisy Award nominee 2016 and 2019, Night Shift Counsel 2017, Stewards of Children training 2015
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Deaconess Urgent Care
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Team Leader
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
12.2017 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2024
Patient Care Technician
Deaconess Gateway Hospital
04.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Castle High School
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Southern Indiana