Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Certification
Leadership Recognitions
Timeline
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Erin Ferris

Orlando

Summary

Seeking the Director of Nursing for Critical Care Service Lines where I may employ my leadership, organizational, and communication skills to effectively serve a team of nurse leaders and providers. I am passionate about using my knowledge of nursing practice and regulations to ensure compliance with organizational standards. I aim to maintain high standards for professional nursing practice and streamline administrative functions and ultimately promote a positive work environment.

LEADERSHIP SUMMARY: A dedicated RN with 20 + years of experience as a driven team member and nursing leader in the PICU.

As an ANM, strong background in patient care, critical thinking, and clinical expertise. Emphasis on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving positive patient outcomes. Trusted for reliability, effective communication, and fostering supportive environment.

Progressed to Senior Nurse Manager with proven track record in delivering comprehensive patient care and leading nursing teams with focus on excellence. Adept in developing and implementing patient care plans that align with best practices, ensuring positive patient outcomes. Reliable team player with commitment to collaboration and flexibility in dynamic healthcare environments, showcasing strong clinical and leadership skills.


Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Nurse Manager PICU

AdventHealth for Children
11.2021 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
  • . Demonstrated adaptability under pressure by effectively managing emergency situations and making critical decisions.
  • Conducted regular quality improvement audits, identifying areas of concern and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the unit by adhering to infection control protocols and advocating for optimal working conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Managed budget allocations to prioritize spending on high-impact projects, optimizing resource utilization.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

ANM PICU

Advent Health for Children
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Maximized efficiency through effective delegation of tasks among nursing team members according to skill level and workload distribution needs.
  • Contributed to the development of pediatric critical care nursing policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives within the PICU.
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.

Staff RN, Charge RN, Preceptor and Mentor

Advent Health for Children
01.2002 - Current
  • Working as a staff RN, charge RN, Preceptor and Mentor in the PICU

RN

Shands Jacksonville
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Worked as an RN in the Pediatric Emergency Department of a Level 1 Trauma Center

RN

Wolfson Children’s Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Worked as an RN in the PICU specializing in the care of pediatric open heart patients, Serving as a charge nurse and preceptor

RN

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Worked as an RN providing care to transplant patients and ECMO patients as well as PICU patients

RN

Arnold Palmer Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • Worked as an RN in the PICU associated with a Level 1 Trauma Center, Floated frequently to NICU

Education

BSN -

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
01.1999

Skills

  • Works well under pressure
  • Quality improvement
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Relationship building
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Creating a positive work environment

Personal Information

Title: RN, BSN

Accomplishments

  • Founding member of the Nurse Practice Council for PICU (2005). Created and implemented a new Kardex to facilitate hand of communication.
  • Awarded Role Model following 2008 and 2010 evaluations
  • Advanced to Mentor status (2008-2015)
  • Member of Magnet Steering Committee (2008-present) and Magnet Kickoff Event subcommittee
  • IM Safe Superuser
  • Member of Handoff Communication Committee (2013-2014)
  • Member of Children’s Practice Council (2013-2015)
  • Member of PICU Education Committee (2019)
  • Achieved success in developing performance improvement programs within the PICU and greater Children’s Hospital system (specifically, the Nursing Professional Practice Model)
  • Leadership Representative Shared Governance 2024-Current
  • Lead out on Medication Safety 2024-current

Certification

  • PALS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Certified Asthma Educator

Leadership Recognitions

PICU Service Standard Recognition- KEEP ME SAFE  2023

Transformational Leadership Award  2023


Timeline

Senior Nurse Manager PICU

AdventHealth for Children
11.2021 - Current

ANM PICU

Advent Health for Children
01.2021 - 01.2022

Staff RN, Charge RN, Preceptor and Mentor

Advent Health for Children
01.2002 - Current

RN

Shands Jacksonville
01.2001 - 01.2002

RN

Wolfson Children’s Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2002

RN

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston
01.2000 - 01.2001

RN

Arnold Palmer Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2000
  • PALS Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Certified Asthma Educator

BSN -

University of Florida
Erin Ferris