Erin Broughton
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN MAT Coordinator
Turnkey Health Clinics/Weld County Jail
03.2023 - Current
- Developed the MAT program in the facility based on Company policies and Colorado State Law.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
- Onboarded new employees through orientation meetings and training sessions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
RN Floor Nurse
Turnkey Health Clinics/Weld County Jail
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Respond to medical emergency situations within the jail setting.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
RN Structural Heart Coordinator
The Cardiovascular Institute Banner Health
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
- Determined and nursed special care cases and arranged professional consultation sessions for patients.
Triage Nurse
The Cardiovascular Institute Banner Health
03.2017 - 01.2019
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- 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.
- Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
- Delivered orientation and training of less experienced clinic staff in specific clinic operations and procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN Staff Nurse
The Resource Center
06.2012 - 03.2017
- Provide proof of pregnancy testing and counseling.
- Provide STI testing, counseling, and treatment.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Provide limited OB ultrasounds to determine IUP.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
RN Clinical Research Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Identified, screened and recruited patient for clinical trials.
- Consent and coordinate care for patients on clinical trials.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Oncology RN
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
04.2004 - 01.2008
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy in infusion treatment facility.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Telephone triage to manage side effects from chemotherapy.
Emergency Department RN
Rose Medical Center
12.2002 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to uplift department capabilities.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Nurse Manager
Medicines Sans Frontiers
05.2005 - 12.2005
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
Emergency Department RN
Aurora Medical Center
09.2000 - 12.2002
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Emergency Department RN
The Shoreline Clinic
04.2000 - 09.2000
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Emergency Department RN
The Ocala Regional Medical Center
12.1999 - 04.2000
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
Emergency Department RN
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
09.1996 - 12.1999
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximise positive outcomes.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Shift coordinator duties, managing staff and patient during a shift.
- OR scrub and scout nurse for all surgeries except cardiac and neurosurgical.
- ICU manage all nursing care for ventilated, critically ill patients.
NICU RN
King Edward Memorial Hospital
07.1994 - 09.1995
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
RN Floor Nurse
Repatriation Hospital Hollywood
01.1993 - 07.1994
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Lisle, IL10.2010
Master of Arts - Church Administration
Life Christian University
Denver, CO12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Life Christian University
Denver, CO12.2002
Post Graduate Diploma - Clinical Nursing - Emergency Nursing
Curtin University
Perth, Australia02.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Perth, Australia12.1992
Skills
- Medical Programs Implementation
- Patient Data Confidentiality
- Compassionate and Caring
- Train Employees
- Patient Care Oversight
- Accurate Documentation
- Planning Processes
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Community Program Referrals
- Clinical Staff Management
- Manage Records
- Patient Treatment
- Creative Thinking
- Problem Identification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN MAT Coordinator
Turnkey Health Clinics/Weld County Jail
03.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Turnkey Health Clinics/Weld County Jail
09.2021 - 03.2023
RN Structural Heart Coordinator
The Cardiovascular Institute Banner Health
01.2019 - 09.2021
Triage Nurse
The Cardiovascular Institute Banner Health
03.2017 - 01.2019
RN Staff Nurse
The Resource Center
06.2012 - 03.2017
RN Clinical Research Coordinator
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
01.2008 - 08.2011
Nurse Manager
Medicines Sans Frontiers
05.2005 - 12.2005
Oncology RN
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
04.2004 - 01.2008
Emergency Department RN
Rose Medical Center
12.2002 - 01.2006
Emergency Department RN
Aurora Medical Center
09.2000 - 12.2002
Emergency Department RN
The Shoreline Clinic
04.2000 - 09.2000
Emergency Department RN
The Ocala Regional Medical Center
12.1999 - 04.2000
Emergency Department RN
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
09.1996 - 12.1999
NICU RN
King Edward Memorial Hospital
07.1994 - 09.1995
RN Floor Nurse
Repatriation Hospital Hollywood
01.1993 - 07.1994
Master of Science - Nursing
Benedictine University
Master of Arts - Church Administration
Life Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Life Christian University
Post Graduate Diploma - Clinical Nursing - Emergency Nursing
Curtin University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
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