Erin Berg

Surgical Progressive Care |36 bed unit| 4-1 patient ratios

• Ensured timely administration of treatments by proficiently starting IVs, inserting Foley catheters, changing dressings, performing wound care procedures among other essential nursing tasks.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans based on diagnostic results.
• Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.

• Bay area Hospital; Coos Bay,OR- medical surgical/telemetry
• Banner Ocotillo hospital; Mesa,AZ– Progressive Care Unit/Cardiac Observation
• Sacred Heart Medical Center; Spokane,WA- Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
• Methodist Hospital; San Antonio,TX- Stepdown Progressive Care Unit
• Pardee Hospital; Hendersonville, NC- Stepdown Progressive Care Unit
• Piedmont Columbus Midtown; Columbus, GA- Intermediate Care Unit

Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.

• Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
• Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
• Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.

Cardiac Progressive Care/Stepdown Unit|30 bed unit| 5-1 patient ratios

• Managed caseload of 5 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Reduced complications post-surgery such as permanent pacemakers, cardiac cath, ablations, cardioversion etc. through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmia, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.