Erin Ethridge
Quinlan
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
North Texas Plastic Surgery
Plano, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Provided preoperative and postoperative nursing care for patients undergoing cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
- Conducted patient assessments, reviewed medical histories, and ensured surgical readiness in collaboration with the surgeon.
- Educated patient on procedure expectations, risks, recovery timelines, and post-operative care instructions.
- Managed wound care, suture removal, and postop follow ups to monitor healing and prevent complications.
- Triaged patients via Klara.
- Collaborated with providers to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure high quality aesthetic results.
- Assisted with local procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texoma Medical Center
Denison, TX
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- 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.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
RN as of 6/8/23 (LVN From 10/2021-6/2023)
Healing Springs Ranch
Tioga, Texas
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma/drug rehabilitation setting.
- Complete admissions, including, but not limited to initial assessment, obtaining past medical history, psychiatric history, drug usage history, and medication reconciliation.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals, and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed patient care by closely monitoring vital signs, blood glucose, and CIWA/COWS detox assessments.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mayhill Behavioral Health Hospital
Denton, TX
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Critical care/adult unit in an inpatient psychiatric facility.
- Consulted with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment for clients with acute, chronic, and dual-diagnosis conditions.
- Monitored drug and alcohol detox patients by following CIWA/COWS protocol.
- Executed lab draws, EKG, and completed medical work-up for ECT clearance.
- Assisted in ECT, pre/post-procedure, as well as during treatment. Performed time-outs before procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Assisted during rapid responses and psychiatric emergencies.
- Used professional judgment to ascertain and apply appropriate intervention techniques and de-escalation skills in high-stress situations for patients in crisis, used CPI training when necessary, administered emergent medications when needed, and arranged for further medical attention when required.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Promises Behavioral Health
Euless, Texas
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide a safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve the standard of care for patients, as well as maintained and updated audit, compliance, and legal documentation, including analyzing patient and staff data.
- Determine patients' eligibility for admission based on admission protocols.
- Provided training to nurses on detox protocols and assessments (CIWA/COWS)
- Completed face-to-face, in-service educational contacts with physicians, case managers, other interdisciplinary, members, and other professionals. Served as an educational resource to patients, family members, caregivers, and staff members.
- Facilitate QAPI committee and implement new programs, protocols, and practices evidence-based, and align with CDC guidelines.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Parkland Hospital
Dallas, Texas
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Surgical Oncology- Collaborated with Oncologists, Surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity, timeliness, and appropriateness of care to clients with a wide variety of cancers and blood disorders.
- Delivered comprehensive preoperative and postoperative instructions to clients in the field of oncology.
- Performed wound care, JP drain removals, assisted with seroma drainage, tissue and bone marrow biopsies, and CSF testing. Drained PleurX and accurately documented drainage obtained, preformed "time-outs" before all procedures.
- Coordinated care with the PICC line team for line and mediport placements for chemotherapy.
- Educated patients on chemotherapy, potential side effects, and neutropenic precautions.
- Schedule chemotherapy appointments, imaging, and lab visits.
- Assisted with local procedures.
Correctional Nurse
Rockwall County Jail
Rockwall, TX
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with police officers, and correctional officers in high-stress situations to provide timely care to inmates.
- Cared for 350+ inmates (one nurse per shift) with a wide range of medical and psychiatric complications, as well as acute and chronic illnesses.
- Responded to emergencies such as stabbings, altercations, cardiac arrest, and seizures to provide care and transfer if necessary.
- Performed H&P, triaged and completed sick calls, monitored detoxing inmates and medicated per CIWA/COWS protocols, medication administration, lab draws and other testing.
- Delegated to Correctional Officers during rapid responses, and arranged transfers to a higher level of care as needed.
- Responded to altercations alongside Correctional Officers to provide medical treatment.
Correctional Nurse
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Jail
Pensacola, FL
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked in the Infirmary alongside Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, EMTs, and Paramedics to provide care to a diverse population of inmates.
- Triaged and completed sick calls, medication administration, lab testing, H&P, monitored patients detoxing from drugs or alcohol per CIWA/COWS protocol, and provided follow-up care when needed.
- Responded to Code Blues', rapid responses, and other emergencies throughout the jail.
- Work in partnership with police officers, correctional officers, and other medical staff in high-stress situations to provide timely care to inmates.
- Performed crisis intervention for inmates in a variety of situations.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds, or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05-2023
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Dallas, TX02-2017
Skills
- Supervisor experience
- ACLS/PALS and BLS Certified
- Epic (super user), Cerner, Nextech
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Discharge coordination
- Triaging
Accomplishments
Graduated LVN-RN program from El Centro College with Honors and a GPA of 3.75.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
North Texas Plastic Surgery
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Texoma Medical Center
06.2023 - 02.2024
RN as of 6/8/23 (LVN From 10/2021-6/2023)
Healing Springs Ranch
10.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Promises Behavioral Health
10.2020 - 10.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Parkland Hospital
11.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Mayhill Behavioral Health Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2022
Correctional Nurse
Rockwall County Jail
03.2017 - 02.2018
Correctional Nurse
Escambia County Sheriff's Office Jail
02.2017 - 02.2018
Licensed Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Dallas Nursing Institute
Associates Degree in Nursing - Nursing
El Centro College