Erin Ferguson
209 Bald Eagle Street Box 144,PA
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Professional Staff Nurse Level II
UPMC Family Hospice
04.2007 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining high-quality care standards.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, personalized care and addressing individual needs.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Served as a key point of contact for patients, addressing concerns, providing updates on progress, and advocating for their best interests.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Substitute School Nurse
Keystone Central School District
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and staff to ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and school policies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Family Hospice
04.2007 - 10.2018
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Provided death with dignity
- Provided emotional support to families, patients while using active listening skills.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jersey Shore Manor Care
06.2002 - 04.2007
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN10.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY10.2018
Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
Bellefonte, PA06.2004
Skills
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Care Coordination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Training Staff
- CPR/AED
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
Required to work in specialized field for over 2000 hours
Pass Certification test
Awards
I was awarded the 2022 UPMC Cameo of caring for excellence in bedside nursing for acute care hospital settings and exceptional role models in nursing.
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Keystone Central School District
01.2023 - Current
Senior Professional Staff Nurse Level II
UPMC Family Hospice
04.2007 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Family Hospice
04.2007 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jersey Shore Manor Care
06.2002 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
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