Erin Forgey
Youngsville,LA
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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Childrens Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill neonates.
- Assisted with complex procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, and lumbar punctures to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress, and discharge planning in electronic medical records systems.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing emotional support throughout their infant''s NICU stay.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients, identifying subtle changes in condition that required medical intervention or modification of treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA12-2015
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Endotracheal intubation
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Peripherally inserted central catheter care
- Neonatal transport
- Ventilator management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC-NIC) - National Certification Corporation.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- STABLE certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Childrens Hospital
01.2016 - Current
- Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (RNC-NIC) - National Certification Corporation.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- STABLE certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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