Erin Novak
Burnsville,MN
Summary
Dedicated medical professional experienced in providing quality nursing care in acute care settings. Developed key skills in high-pressure pediatric intensive care environments. Proven ability to provide compassionate, safe, patient-centered care while effectively managing multiple tasks. Well-versed in leading and educating nursing staff on proper patient care techniques, new equipment and technology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN, PICU
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
07.2025 - Current
- Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill pediatric patients.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and communicating effectively with healthcare providers.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway and ventilation management.
- Achieved timely patient cares by utilizing effective time management skills and prioritizing critical tasks.
- Assisted with emergency procedures, emergency medication administration and stabilization of patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care strategies.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff RN, Critical Care Float
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Float to Medical Surgical, Inpatient Mental Health, Emergency Department and Pediatric ICU units.
- Perform comprehensive physical assessments, collected data, and monitored vital signs for acutely ill patients.
- Administered medications safely according to established protocols.
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool
United Hospital
St. Paul, MN
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Float throughout hospital, providing nursing care on medical, surgical, and telemetry units.
- Performed all required patient care, physical assessments, documentation and medications administration per hospital protocols and policies.
- Administered IV titrated medications and blood product per protocol.
- Contacted doctors to report on changes observed and received updated orders for patients.
- Collaborated with other members of health care delivery team to deliver quality health care
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency And Referral Center
Oakdale, MN
11.2015 - 08.2024
- Observe behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms
- Administer anesthesia to animals, under direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted
- Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians
- Collect, prepare, and perform testing on urine, blood, and cytology samples from patients. Tests include urinalysis, blood gases, coagulation panels, blood chemistries, and blood counts
- Take diagnostic radiographs, using X-ray equipment
- Intake critical animals into treatment areas and obtain initial vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respiration data
- Give enemas and perform catheterizations, intravenous feedings, or gavages
- Setup, administer, and monitor blood product administration
- Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY
Bloomington12-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Eagan12-2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Interpersonal: team player, hard working, easily adaptable to change and excellent leadership skills
- Knowledge in Cerner systems, Microsoft Office systems and other job specific programs
- Preceptor of new employees and student nurses
- Telemetry
- Condition monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
Registered Nurse, MN (USA) Board of Nursing
Certified Veterinary Technician, MVMA
PALS
BLS and ACLS
Welle trained
Timeline
Staff RN, PICU
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
07.2025 - Current
Staff RN, Critical Care Float
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
01.2023 - 07.2025
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool
United Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency And Referral Center
11.2015 - 08.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
Associate Degree in Nursing - Science
RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY