Erin Fogal
Fort Pierce,Florida
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Lee Plastic Surgery & Laser Center
Port St. Lucie , FL
05.2022 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored surgical patients and delivered quality level of care before, during and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
Registered Nurse
Bluewater Surgery Center
Port St. Lucie , FL
08.2021 - Current
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
Trilogy Home Healthcare
Port St. Lucie , FL
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Registered Nurse (RN)
LAWNWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Fort Pierce , FL
08.2011 - 08.2016
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs
- Order, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
- Lead as Charge Nurse of an 18 bed trauma step down unit
- Including responsibilities of maintaining staff schedules, daily wound, foley, and central line checks and documentation
- Direct and supervised less-skilled nurses
- Patient Care Coordinator interacting and communicating with patients and families
- Observe nurses and visit patients to ensure proper nursing care
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
Legal Aide/Assistant, Miller
Hurley, Cox & Waranch
Fort Pierce , FL
07.1998 - 08.2009
- Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system
- File pleadings with the court clerk
- Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and subpoenas.
File Clerk
LLOYD, HOSKINS AND PIERCE
Fort Pierce , FL
06.1995 - 07.1998
- Keep records of materials filed or removed, using logbooks or computers
- Add new material to file records or create new records as necessary.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce2011
Skills
- Recovery Guidance
- Patient Recovery Assessments
- Medical Histories and Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Pain Management
- Perioperative Care
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Looking for Per Diem position.
I am currently assisting in Surgeries on Monday's and Thursday's doing Pre Op, OR circulator, and PACU. I am flexible with my schedule on any other days.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Lee Plastic Surgery & Laser Center
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bluewater Surgery Center
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trilogy Home Healthcare
07.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse (RN)
LAWNWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2011 - 08.2016
Legal Aide/Assistant, Miller
Hurley, Cox & Waranch
07.1998 - 08.2009
File Clerk
LLOYD, HOSKINS AND PIERCE
06.1995 - 07.1998
Associates Degree - Nursing
Indian River State College
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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