Erin Baledge
Alexandria,Indiana
Summary
Compassionate and detail- oriented Registered Nurse with experience in PACU, Labor & Delivery, and nursing leadership. Skilled in high acuity care, rapid assessment, and team coordination. Known for maintaining composure in fast paced environments while delivering safe, patient centered care and supporting efficient clinical operations. Strong team collaborator with a focus on safety, efficiency, and positive patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Community Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
- Administered prescribed medications and managed pain control protocols effectively.
- Rapidly identify and respond to complications (respiratory distress, hypotension, bleeding).
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless transitions from operating room to recovery.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care instructions and expectations.
- Established trust with patients through empathetic communication skills and compassionate bedside manner during critical moments of recovery process.
Director of Nursing
Essential Health and Living
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Ensured compliance with state/federal regulations and survey readiness.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw care plans, patient safety, and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Communicated with families and external providers.
- Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing targeted training programs.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Community Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2023
- Facilitated labor and delivery processes, ensuring patient safety and comfort during childbirth.
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs to identify potential complications.
- Provided education to expectant parents on labor stages, pain management, and newborn care.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anderson University
Anderson05-2015
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Attention to detail
- IV insertion
- Health promotion
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Certification
- RN license number 28222855A
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Accomplishments
- Charge Nurse on L&D for 5+ years
- Chair of Unit Based Council for L&D and PACU
- 16 time Daisy Award Nominee
- 2025 Nursing Excellence Nominee
- First deficiency free state survey as DON in LTC facility
Timeline
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Community Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Director of Nursing
Essential Health and Living
04.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Community Hospital
05.2015 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Anderson University