Erin Newton
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Experienced nursing professional of twelve years bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
09.2013 - Current
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their unique needs.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during times of distress or grief.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as ordered by physicians.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple co-morbidities while adhering to evidence-based practices.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Evaluated stroke patients and responded to code strokes.
- Actively involved in flow of the unit and coordinating placement of patients during charge role.
- Interpret cardiac rhythms
Registered Nurse
Danville Regional Medical Center
Danville, Virginia
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL09-2023
Diploma - Nursing
Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Danville, VA05-2012
High School Diploma -
Galileo Magnet High School
Danville, VA06-2007
Skills
- Family Support
- Cardiac monitoring
- Ventilator management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Discharge Planning
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Management
- IV Therapy Administration
- PICC Line Management
- Central Line Care
- Telemetry Interpretation
- Chest Tube Management
- Medication Administration
- Care plan implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Wound Care
- Student Precepting
- Adaptability
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Procedure Assistance
- Unit Oversight
- Problem-Solving
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Progressive Care Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse
Danville Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Diploma - Nursing
Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Galileo Magnet High School
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