Erin Falslev
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with 12 years of experience in providing comprehensive patient care to diverse patient populations. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
XRANM
04.2021 - Current
- Pre/intra/post procedure assessment of adult patients.
- Provided patient/family education regarding pre/post procedural care.
- Collaborated with patients and physicians to ensure comprehension of patient plans.
- Collaborated with nursing personnel, supervisors, and IR technologists to ensure adequate work flow and processing of patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various procedures.
- Administered conscious sedation while consistently monitoring patient vital signs, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team members on changes in stability and acuity.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Provided post procedure patient recovery and discharge.
- On call for emergent procedures.
RN - Outpatient Care Manager
Presbyterian Unser Neurology
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Facilitated collaborative care between patient, family/support system, physicians, and other ancillary departments.
- Monitored patient open loops, missed appointments, and non-compliance.
- Patient advocate
- Coordinated and provided patient education to promote self-management of disease.
- Telephone triage of patients for 3 providers
- Supported and deployed process/quality improvement initiatives, serving as resource to care team.
- Supported care team by mentoring, advising, and guiding fellow employees.
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
University Of New Mexico Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Pre/intra/post procedure assessment of adult/pediatric patients.
- Provided patient/family education regarding pre/post procedural care and expectations.
- Liaised between patient and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Collaborated with nursing personnel, supervisors, and IR technologists to ensure adequate work flow and processing of patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various procedures, including stroke intervention.
- Administered conscious sedation while consistently monitoring patient vital signs, interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided post-procedural patient recovery and discharge.
- On call for emergent procedures.
- Member of Shared Governance committee.
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
University Of New Mexico Hospital
02.2015 - 08.2016
- Provided neurological care through use of high-level technology interwoven with family-centered care.
- Assessed, monitored, and treated patients with neurological illnesses, traumatic brain injury, and stroke in 24-bed unit
- Demonstrated critical thinking and organizational skills. Prioritized tasks and adjusted priorities when necessary.
- Assisted with bedside lumbar puncture, arterial/central line placement, tracheostomies, and external ventricular drain placement.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare team members to develop integrated and holistic care plans in alignment with patient and family needs.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Preop/PACU
University Of New Mexico Hospital
09.2013 - 02.2015
- Preoperative assessment of adult/pediatric patients.
- Provided patient/family education regarding pre/post procedural care and expectations.
- Administered conscious sedation while consistently monitoring patient vital signs and EKG readings as part of non-invasive bedside procedures.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Chair of Nurse Excellence/Best Practice committee, and member of Patient/Employee Satisfaction committee.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
University Of New Mexico Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided nursing care to patients in 20-bed cardiac step-down unit.
- Assessment and monitoring of patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, percutaneous coronary intervention and other conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians and members of multidisciplinary team regarding patient status, home readiness, and expectations as part of ongoing recovery.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center - Cardiology
11.2023 - Current
- Facilitate collaborative care between patient, family/support system, physicians, and other ancillary departments.
- Monitor patient open loops, missed appointments, and non-compliance.
- Coordinate and provide patient education to promote self-management of disease.
- Telephone triage of patients for 3 providers
- Support and deploy process/quality improvement initiatives, serving as a resource to care team.
- Support car team by mentoring, advising, and guiding fellow employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM05.2007
Skills
- Self-directed
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent documentation skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong clinical judgement
- Committed to professional development
- Patient/family advocate
- Staff supervision
- Acute care management
- Intravenous therapy
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Medication administration/management
- Conscious sedation
- Ventilator management
- Chronic disease management
- Triage
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Awards
- National Society of Leadership and Success nominee - 2021
- Academic Excellence Award - 2020/2021
- Daisy Award - 6/2013
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center - Cardiology
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
XRANM
04.2021 - Current
RN - Outpatient Care Manager
Presbyterian Unser Neurology
07.2018 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Interventional Radiology
University Of New Mexico Hospital
08.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Neuroscience ICU
University Of New Mexico Hospital
02.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Preop/PACU
University Of New Mexico Hospital
09.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
University Of New Mexico Hospital
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central New Mexico Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Central New Mexico Community College
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