Erin Hicks
Natchez,MS
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with over 6 years of experience delivering exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Holds a bachelor's degree in nursing and demonstrates a strong commitment to serving others, along with a passion for sharing the gospel. Eager to leverage clinical expertise and a compassionate approach to contribute effectively within the organization. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a steadfast focus on patient-centered care and support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Med-Surg Charge RN, Outpatient Infusion Coordinator
Trinity Medical
11.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care through comprehensive assessments and interventions, enhancing overall health outcomes.
- Led nursing team to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Registered Nurse- OR Circulator
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Monitor surgical patients and deliver quality level of care before, during, and after operations to promote positive outcomes.
- Coordinate and consult with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess, and evaluate patient care plans, including discharge.
- Use aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitor situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Educate patients and family members on procedures and what to expect.
Registered Nurse-Clinical
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Provide direct quality care to patients including interviewing, recording data, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 50-80 patients per day
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
- Greet patients and visitors in a courteous manner, direct to appropriate areas, provide directions and information, etc.
- Receive and screen a high volume of internal and external communications, including email, mail, faxes and phone calls
- Organize files, develop spreadsheets, fax reports and scan documents.
- Develop effective relationships with all call center departments through clear communication
- Assist in scheduling patients for office visits, diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures
- Initiate and obtain prior authorization for all surgical and diagnostic imaging procedures
- Assist with in office procedures, including suture removal, injections, hardware removal, etc.
- Assist in wound care, splinting, and taping protocols in office
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Provide direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating of medical conditions of up to 5-10 patients per day
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
Nurse Tech
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Provide direct quality care for up to 5-10 patients per day with a team of nurses in a hospital setting
- Serve the immediate needs of patients such as feeding, bathing, and toileting
- Change patient's bedding each day and provided basic patient care
- Aide the nurses in tasks such as monitoring patient vital signs, measuring and recording patient's intake/output, and fingerstick glucose checks
- Interact and communicate with patients of all ages and ethnic backgrounds, giving quality medical care and treatment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS12.2017
Skills
- Quickly adjusting to change
- Effective multitasking
- Flexible problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Effective time management
- Analytical reasoning
- Effective stress management
- Effective leadership
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
Accomplishments
- DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses (2018, 2019) – Recognized for providing exceptional compassion and going above and beyond for patients and their families.
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training (BLS) Expiration April 2027
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Training (ACLS) Expiration February 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training (PALS) Expiration February 2027
- Telemetry Expiration April 2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Med-Surg Charge RN, Outpatient Infusion Coordinator
Trinity Medical
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse- OR Circulator
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
Registered Nurse-Clinical
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center
03.2020 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2020
Nurse Tech
University of Mississippi Medical Center
01.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mississippi College
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