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Erin Scarbrough-Raden

Grand Rapids

Summary

Experienced RN with Emergency and trauma nursing background at a Level 2 Trauma hospital here in Grand Rapids. Strong clinical and communication skills, deescalation techniques, critical thinking, prioritization, ability to function in high stress environment and care for complex patients. Currently working for Kent County Health Department as a Hepatitis C RN case manager and part of the Emerging Threats Task Force through the state of Michigan. Compassionate and reliable with the ability to provide care coordination with a multidisciplinary approach.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kent County Health Department
11.2023 - Current
  • Case managed clients who have existing and/or new diagnoses of Hepatitis C in Kent County.
  • Worked collaboratively with the provider, epidemiologist and other members of the health care team to collect crucial data, lab results, consult patients, connect to Hepatitis C treatment, and help to provide education that prevents transmission.
  • Submit quarterly reports to the state of Michigan for the Emerging Threats Task Force, a work group for several counties that focuses on connection to Hepatitis C to work toward eradication.
  • Documentation in Michigan Health and Human Services database that collects and tracks reportable infectious diseases in the state of Michigan. This includes collecting clinical, demographic and epidemiologic information on each patient.
  • Wide knowledge base of Hepatitis C, means of transmission, symptoms, treatment and resources to connecting patients to care.

Registered Nurse

Trinity Health
07.2011 - 07.2023
  • Worked as an Emergency and Trauma Department RN
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Cared for patients with a variety of injuries, illnesses, and disease processes. Used a high level of critical thinking skills to care for high acuity patients in a fast paced stressful environment.
  • Administered oral, IV, and IM medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Proficient in a variety of nursing skills including but not limited to wound care, focused assessments, recognizing critical changes in patient condition, NG/OG placement, drain monitoring and care, managing oral airways, cardiac monitoring, urinary catheter placement, dressing changes.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
12-2009

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control measures
  • Critical care
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Intake and discharge
  • Emergency response
  • Setting up referrals

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Kent County Health Department
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Trinity Health
07.2011 - 07.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Lansing Community College

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