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Work History
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Erin Hutcherson

Opelika,Alabama

Summary

Enthusiastic and Masters-prepared Registered Nurse with a strong passion for teaching and mentoring individuals in healthcare. Proficient in creating educational materials and offering clinical expertise, seeking a transition into a role as a nurse educator. Extensive nursing expertise to motivate and inspire aspiring healthcare professionals while enhancing their learning experience.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care

East Alabama Health
09.2021 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in a timely manner.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions and modified plans as needed.
  • Assessed patients to determine their physical condition, health status and needs.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.

Mother Baby RN

East Alabama Health
12.2019 - 10.2021
  • Assisted postpartum patients and presented details on available programs
  • Coordinated with nursing team and doctors to prepare patient treatment plans
  • Provided new mothers with instruction on bottle feeding and breast feeding techniques
  • If postpartum issues were identified provided patients with necessary information
  • Monitored new mothers and checked for signs for postpartum issues
  • Started IVs and inserted catheters
  • Performed new patient assessments.

Clinical Charge Nurse

Pediatric Health Choice
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Assessment and monitoring of Medically Fragile Pediatrics aging from birth to 21 years
  • Trach/Vent Care
  • GT care/medication administration
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.

Registered Nurse, OB

Russel Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Provided support, medical care, and constant monitoring of the pregnant patient and her fetus throughout labor and birth
  • Assisted and educated patients with labor and delivery conditions
  • Assessment/Management of women, children, and newborn services
  • Triage potential laboring patients, preterm labor patients, patients who have ruptured their membranes (broken their water), and identify obstetric emergencies
  • Admit the pregnant patient to the labor and delivery unit, perform an admission assessment, and develop a nursing plan of care
  • Insert intravenous (IV) catheter and initiate and maintain IV fluids and medications
  • Provide labor support and emotional support during and after traumatic incidents like miscarriage, stillbirth, and newborn resuscitation
  • Assess the pregnant patient, document their medical history
  • Determine dilation, effacement, and fetal station from vaginal exams
  • Monitor, review, and report vital signs related to stage and phase of labor and other obstetrical considerations
  • Assist the physician in the birth of a baby, preparing for an obstetrical emergency, and assessing vital signs to ensure postpartum stabilization
  • Circulate in the operating room for cesarean section, providing assistance to the surgical team and providing reassurance to the patient
  • Provide care for postoperative cesarean section patients
  • Deliver initial stabilization of the newborn, administer newborn medications, assist with newborn procedures, and monitor early newborn vital signs
  • Provide immediate postpartum care by monitoring fundal height, bleeding, and vital signs
  • Record newborn feeding schedule
  • Assist with breastfeeding, if possible, or refer to a lactation consultant
  • Responsible for providing care for patients in post-op C-section, postpartum, antepartum, and well-baby nursery
  • Provides to mothers and fathers education and teaching on how to care for a newborn
  • Communicate with the high-risk antepartum patient, their significant other, and the healthcare provider regarding their prenatal care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
08-2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
11-2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL
05-2017

Skills

  • Leadership Skillful
  • Time Management Experienced
  • Multitasking Experienced
  • Adaptability Expert
  • Collaboration Experienced
  • Teaching strategies
  • Evidence-Based Practice
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Student Mentoring
  • Curriculum Creation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Alabama Board of Nursing License # : 1-162923 Issued: 6/20/2017 Expiration: 12/31/2024
  • Basic Life Support, AHA, ex: 2026
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA, ex:2026
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, AHA, ex:2026

Practicum Experience

Practicum I,

Auburn University- Preceptor, Professor Claire Thompson, March-April 2024

  • Delivered lectures to students
  • Performed detailed test analysis
  • Participated in committee and faculty meetings
  • Assisted in the facilitation of simulation labs
  • Practicum II,

Premier OBGYN-Preceptor, Dr Obiekwe, June 2024-July 2024

  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments
  • Collected and documented health histories
  • Provided hands-on patient education

References

  • Meredith Hartin, MSN Charge Nurse (334)-354-9997 mlrl522@jagmail.southalabama.edu
  • Erin Hebert RN BSN Nurse Administrator, PDHC (504) 415-6214 Nire1277@gmail.com
  • Dr George Purves, MDA - (334) 740-4200 Gpurves@gmail.com
  • Claire Thompson, CRNP, (229) 894-0338

Timeline

Registered Staff Nurse, Perioperative Care

East Alabama Health
09.2021 - Current

Mother Baby RN

East Alabama Health
12.2019 - 10.2021

Clinical Charge Nurse

Pediatric Health Choice
10.2018 - 11.2019

Registered Nurse, OB

Russel Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2018

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University of North Alabama

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Southern Union State Community College

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