Erikka Wallace
Summary
Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments. Enthusiastic Registered Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of tasks and training as a Registered Nurse. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the healthcare field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
- Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ascendo Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of care plan effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating services and maintaining open communication with patients, families, and providers.
- Prevented complications by promptly identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action to address them.
- Supported family caregivers through education, resources, and emotional support during challenging times.
Agency Registered Nurse
Interim Health Staffing Agency
08.2023 - Current
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Agency Registered Nurse
AMT Staffing
06.2022 - Current
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
UAB Medicine
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
Psych Registered Nurse
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities, and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Grandview Medical Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
Agency Registered Nurse
Crossbridge Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Correctional Registered Nurse
NaphCare
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Ascension At Home
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Agency Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care and health issues and administering or dispensing medication and injections.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Advised patients on pre- and post-operative instructions, medication administration, and symptoms indicating emergency care.
- Verified, updated and communicated patient history prior to clinic appointments and procedures with providers.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
Agency Staff Nurse
ATC Healthcare
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Arranged transportation to admit, transfer or discharge patients.
- Informed nursing personnel of new admissions, expected time of arrival, room assignment and other information to prepare for patient arrival.
- Administered injections, prescribed medications and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
- Monitored patient fluid intake and output to compose patient charts.
- Cooperated with other agencies to provide continuity of care and implement comprehensive care plans.
- Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
- Observed patients under treatment to identify progress or side effects of medications.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's East Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI09.2017
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Herzing University
Dearborn, MI01.2015
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Sanitation
- EMR / EHR
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Staff Supervision
- Precepting
- Triaging
- Infection Control Measures
Certification
- Licensed(Compact) Registered Nurse - Alabama Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support - Expires 09/2025.
Timeline
- Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ascendo Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
UAB Medicine
01.2024 - 04.2024
Psych Registered Nurse
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
09.2023 - 12.2023
Agency Registered Nurse
Interim Health Staffing Agency
08.2023 - Current
Agency Registered Nurse
AMT Staffing
06.2022 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
05.2022 - 12.2023
Staff Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Grandview Medical Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
Agency Registered Nurse
Crossbridge Behavioral Health
09.2021 - 02.2022
Home Health RN Case Manager
Ascension At Home
12.2020 - 08.2021
Correctional Registered Nurse
NaphCare
09.2020 - 01.2022
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
11.2019 - 06.2020
Agency Registered Nurse
UAB Medicine
06.2019 - 08.2021
Home Health RN Case Manager
Alacare Home Health & Hospice Services
10.2018 - 05.2019
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services
05.2018 - 02.2019
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Vincent's East Hospital
11.2017 - 04.2018
Staff Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
12.2016 - 11.2017
Agency Staff Nurse
ATC Healthcare
08.2015 - 01.2019
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
T.A. Lawson State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Diploma in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Herzing University
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