Erin Markham
Clermont,FL
Summary
Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Pediatric Associates, specializing in patient assessment and care plan development. Proven ability in clinical collaboration and medication management, consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional pediatric care and seeking to transition into a new field as a certified family nurse practitioner.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
APRN Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates
Clermont, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Prescribed medications according to established protocols and reviewed medication dosages with parents or guardians.
- Performed physical examinations including height, weight, vision, hearing tests, and vital signs monitoring.
- Reviewed laboratory results and imaging studies to determine appropriate course of action for each patient.
APRN: Primary Peds
Family First Pediatrics
03.2021 - Current
- Independently performing age-appropriate history and physical examinations for complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients from birth until 21 years of age.
- Identify and manage specific pediatric illnesses.
- Collaboration with team members after conference to finalize patient plans and assisting with ordering tests and referrals as needed.
- Counseling patients and families on healthy lifestyles and preventative care.
- Delivering primary care services such as well-child checks, sick visits and sports physicals as well as health screenings and immunizations.
- Accurate and efficient documentation in HealthFusion system.
APRN: Primary Peds
Pediatric Associates
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Responsible for diagnosing and creating care plans for pediatric patients. Patient load 15-20 patients daily from birth until age 21.
- Ordering and interpretation of labs and/or diagnostic data.
- Prescribing medications as needed and following up on patient condition.
- Independently performing age-appropriate history and physical examinations for well child visits and sick visits.
- Perform procedures and prescribe treatment based on assessment and standards of care within the scope of practice defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
RN: Emergency Department
Nemours Children’s Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Charge nurse. Responsible for the coordination and management of 16 patients.
- Leads huddle to convey important information to staff members, maintains room availability and turnover.
- Provides nursing care in partnership with patient and family, assesses and evaluates patients on an ongoing basis and coordinates care with health care professionals.
RN: Perianesthesia Care Unit
Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Proficient in prioritizing treatment during the pre-operative and post-operative stages.
- Develop care plans, nursing diagnoses, and ongoing assessments and evaluations. Responsible for airway management, care of vented patients, pain management, CVP monitoring, EVP drains, central lines, ports, assessing post-op sites including neuromuscular and peripheral vascular function.
RN: Emergency Department
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2011
- Charge nurse. Managed 30+ patients on the unit.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, interacts with other departments regarding patient care.
- Readily develops rapport with team members, patients, families, and physicians.
- Profound interpersonal and organizational skills. Good decision making and time management skills.
Education
MASTER’S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2016
BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2010
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2006
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Valencia College
Orlando, FL05.2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication management
- Care plan development
- Infection control
- Electronic medical records
- Clinical collaboration
- Lab interpretation
- Time management
- Pediatric care
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Telehealth visits
Affiliations
- Member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
References
Available upon request
Licensure Certifications
- Florida State Board Certified APRN
- Florida State Board Certified RN
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- PICC certified
Accomplishments
- Featured on work website for exceptional patient care
- Shout outs online from patient families
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
APRN Advanced Practicing Registered Nurse
Pediatric Associates
02.2023 - Current
APRN: Primary Peds
Family First Pediatrics
03.2021 - Current
APRN: Primary Peds
Pediatric Associates
07.2017 - 07.2020
RN: Emergency Department
Nemours Children’s Hospital
07.2012 - 07.2017
RN: Perianesthesia Care Unit
Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital
05.2011 - 05.2012
RN: Emergency Department
Dr. P. Phillips Hospital
12.2006 - 05.2011
MASTER’S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of South Alabama
BACHELOR’S OF SCIENCE - NURSING
University of Central Florida
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Valencia College
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS -
Valencia College
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