Erin Coleman
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented nurse with eight years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
09.2017 - Current
- Checked patients' vital signs and talking with them to assess their condition.
- Taught patients about their disease and its treatment and answering any questions.
- Overseeing dialysis treatment from start to finish.
- Making sure patients are given correct medications ordered by their doctors.
- Evaluated patients' reaction to dialysis treatment and medications.
- Reviewed patients' lab work, home medications and activities and informed doctors about changes in their patients' conditions.
- Helped patients follow-up with their transplant center.
- Supported entire care team in delivering quality care in considerate, respectful manner.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Precepted new dialysis nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Staff Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- 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.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in patient to doctor.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wilson Medical Center
04.2013 - 08.2015
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Registered Nurse.
- Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, back rubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University Online
Colorado Springs, CO04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wilson Community College
Wilson, NC06.2015
Associate of Arts - Prerequisites For Nursing Program
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC12.2012
Skills
- Basic computer skills: Excel, Word
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Medication Administration
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multi-tasker
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Preparation
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified-3/2022-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Davita Inc.
09.2017 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wilson Medical Center
04.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado Technical University Online
Associate of Science - Nursing
Wilson Community College
Associate of Arts - Prerequisites For Nursing Program
Wayne Community College
- First Aid/CPR Certified-3/2022-present
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