Erin Picard
Zephyrhills,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse showing expertise in medication and IV administration alongside exceptional critical thinking abilities. Excelled in implementing evidence-based interventions, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in patient education and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in healthcare. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
2022.05 - Current
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Of Trinity
2021.05 - 2022.05
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
2018.01 - 2022.05
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Medical Assistant
MedExpress Urgent Care
2014.09 - 2018.01
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Documentation and Charting
- Clinical judgment
- Direct Patient Care
- IV setup
- Patient Assessment
- Taking vitals
- EMR / EHR
- Vaccine administration
- Physical assessments
- Emergency Procedures
- Intravenous therapy
- Diabetes management
- Precepting
- Medication Distribution
- Medication Administration
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient Monitoring
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen
Tampa, FL 12.2017
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU
Florida Orthopaedic Institute
2022.05 - Current
Registered Nurse
Medical Center Of Trinity
2021.05 - 2022.05
Registered Nurse
MedExpress Urgent Care
2018.01 - 2022.05
Medical Assistant
MedExpress Urgent Care
2014.09 - 2018.01
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rasmussen
BLS
ACLS
PALS
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