Erin Harrington
Torrance,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with one year direct patient care experience in a fast-paced environment at a level 2 trauma hospital in med-surg, telemetry, stroke, and trauma med-surg units. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle patients and high-stress situations with excellent time management skills, while maintaining empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and genuine customer service. Seeking to maintain a full-time position at a top-ranked hospital providing patient-centered focus care with knowledge, compassion, dignity, and respect.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Provided care for 4-5 patients on medical surgical, telemetry, and trauma med-surg units along with LVN coverage for additional 1-3 patients, while delegating care to CNAs.
- Collaborated with health care professionals to develop and revise appropriate treatment plans and advocate for patient needs.
- Monitor labs, diagnostic tests, and vital signs, while administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring responses.
- Provided direct patient care to stabilized patients from admission to discharge through decompensations and emergency complications.
- Precepting new hires and new grads in strengthening their skills for safe nursing practice, as well as mentoring students to be safe nurses.
- Reduced infection rates with proper care of complex wounds, using aseptic techniques, and proper personal protective equipment.
Office Manager
Lowry Acupuncture
04.2012 - 05.2019
- Managed scheduling for 30-35 clients per week, purchasing, accounts and receivables, including insurance inquires and billing.
- Prepared herbal liquid tinctures, supplements, and provided massage therapy for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.1996
Skills
- Direct Patient Care, Education, and Advocacy
- Patient Assessment and Safety
- Patient Intakes and Discharges
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Epic EMR Charting
- Wound Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Hospice and Palliative Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse, CA License - #95293562
- Public Health Nurse, CA License - #565158
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Office Manager
Lowry Acupuncture
04.2012 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Arizona State University
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