Erin Muehsam
Swedesboro,New Jersey
Summary
Multi-state licensed private duty RN with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive skilled nursing care to pediatric clients in home and school settings. Expertise includes executing physician-ordered clinical interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults aged 12 months to 24 years requiring long-term continuous nursing support due to complex congenital conditions or co-morbidities, as well as those affected by birth or brain injuries. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable populations through compassionate and personalized care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with families and healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Field Preceptor-Nurse Residency Program
Bayada Home Health Care
08.2025 - Current
- Trained and new Graduate Nurses in practical skills and patient care techniques.
- Oversaw work of nursing residents to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Enhanced nursing residents' clinical skills by supervising and providing feedback during hands-on patient care activities.
- Facilitated communication between nursing residents, clinical staff, and patients and caregivers to ensure quality care delivery.
- Optimized patient safety protocols during clinical training, minimizing incidents of errors under preceptee supervision.
- Fostered supportive learning environment, enabling nursing residents to confidently apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
06.2024 - Current
- Provided exceptional care and support to children with significant chronic health conditions.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information. patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented infection control procedures to enhance patient safety standards.
- Educated families on care plans, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2004
Skills
- Home Health Services
- Long-Term Care
- Neurological Disorders
- Working with children
- Developmental Disabilities Nursing
- Complex Medical Needs Patients
- Patient advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient assessments
- Palliative care
- Chronic disease management
- Airway Management
- Oxygen Therapy
- Feeding assistance
- Diabetes management
- Tracheostomy care and maintenance
- Mechanical ventilation
- Enteral feeding
- Parenteral nutrition
- Central lines
- Epilepsy Management
- Incontinence and catheter care
- Medication administration
- Gastrostomy management
- Clinical documentation and reporting
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse-Multi State National Council of State Boards of Nursing
NCSBN ID #26NR26912600
Issued: April 2025
Expires: May 2027
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association
Issued: October 2025
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED American Red Cross
Issued: February 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Red Cross
Issued: February 2025
Professional Affiliations
Hearts for Home Care - Advocate
www.heartsforhomecare.com
Timeline
Clinical Field Preceptor-Nurse Residency Program
Bayada Home Health Care
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics
06.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania