Erin Cairns

• Provided care to infants with a wide variety of medical and surgical diagnoses requiring mechanical ventilation, enteral and parenteral nutrition, tracheostomy, colostomy, and ileostomy care, peripheral and umbilical central lines, as well as continuous infusions for sedation and pain management.
• Managed the care of the infant, and help guide their loved ones through the high stress, and often life-changing experience.
• Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.
• Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish healthcare needs and nursing care plans.
• Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.

• Provided care to ICU/PCU patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses in multiple areas of the hospital as determined by hospital staffing office.

• Built rapport with patients/caregivers while providing information regarding the plan of care and safe infant care guidelines.
• Managed the care of the newborn for the first four hours immediately post-delivery, and longer as necessary due to any health complications.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and nursing care strategies.

• Managed the care of the surgical/trauma ICU patient, and help guide their loved ones through the high stress, and often life-changing experiences.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team in order to provide excellent, evidence-based care and maintain the highest standard of practice.

• Managed postoperative care of the patient immediately after coronary bypass surgery, heart/lung transplant, cardiac valve repair/replacement, and ventricular assist device placement.
• Established rapport with the patient and their loved ones using excellent communication skills and bedside manner.
• Responded to medical emergencies, employing critical thinking and fast-paced decision-making skills.

• Managed the care of the patient after undergoing coronary bypass surgery, heart/lung transplant, cardiac valve repair/replacement, and ventricular assist device placement to prepare them for discharge.
• Transitioned the patient from the cardiovascular ICU to the intermediate ICU after at least twenty-four hours from surgery, and when medically appropriate.
• Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to establish healthcare needs and nursing care plans.
• Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, documentation.
• Educated patients and their families on disease management, treatment plans, and preventive health practices.
• Analyzed laboratory results and implemented appropriate interventions accordingly.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure cohesive patient care and treatment plans.

• Adult Cardiac Surgery PCU.
• See the above description.

• Participate in the weekly tumor board meeting.
• Request imaging and other records needed for patient work-up.
• Assist the patient by answering questions and scheduling follow-up appointments/tests.
• Served as a liaison between the facility's administrative staff and clinical teams regarding outpatient services.
• Reviewed referrals from primary care providers and scheduled appointments accordingly.
• Facilitated communication between family members, physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers regarding patient care needs.

• Provided care to patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses in multiple areas of the hospital as determined by hospital staffing office.
• Performed physical assessments, wound care, IV therapy, and other nursing interventions as needed.
• Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
• Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.

• Provided care to patients with general medical diagnoses, such as pneumonia, C. diff infection, cystic fibrosis, UTI, and COPD exacerbation.
• Assessed patient conditions and monitored vital signs to determine appropriate care plans.
• Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
• Analyzed, collected and recorded patient health data.

• Provided care to patients with a wide variety of medical diagnoses in multiple areas of the hospital as determined by hospital staffing office.
• Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
• Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
• Offered clinical recommendations to physicians, other healthcare providers or healthcare organizations.

• Performed the charge nurse role.
• Educated patients on disease management, fitness and healthy eating.
• Reported changes in patient status promptly to supervisor or attending physician.
• Coordinated discharge planning, including patient education and referrals to community resources.
• Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, adjusting nursing interventions as necessary.

• Performed charge nurse role.
• Provided care to patients with heart failure including patients with established ventricular assist devices (VAD).

• Med/Surg Telemetry- 6 South

Membership Director, National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), 2009