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Erin Sheats
RN
Sandown,NH
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Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making as demonstrated in 24 years of experience in the field. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room RN
Merrimack Health
Haverhill, MA
03.2023 - Current
- Facilitated effective patient care and staff coordination, enhancing overall healthcare outcomes as charge nurse.
- Administered patient care services to ensure efficient management of incoming and outgoing ambulances and patients.
- Delegated RN assignments and tasks to optimize workflow and enhance team collaboration.
- Stabilizes critical and non-critical patients promptly while coordinating transfers with other facilities.
- Analyzed patient health statuses and organized care priorities according to severity of conditions.
- Facilitated culturally sensitive care by tailoring communication methods to meet the needs of varied populations.
- Monitored and administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, maintaining compliance with healthcare standards.
- Facilitated patient assessments in collaboration with physicians to ensure timely and effective treatment amidst dynamic conditions.
Hospice Nurse Manager
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys
Lawrence, MA
05.2017 - 05.2023
- Directed nursing team in providing high-quality patient care to ensure compliance with safety regulations across the facility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated family education on disease processes and symptom management, ensuring awareness of hospice service options.
- Coordinated nursing staff efforts to elevate patient care standards and maximize operational effectiveness.
- Served as a mentor to nursing staff members by offering guidance, support, and expertise in their professional growth paths.
Emergency Room RN
Holy Family Hospital @ Merrimack Valley
Haverhill, MA
06.2007 - 05.2017
- Executed charge nurse responsibilities, overseeing patient care and staff coordination.
- Facilitated direct patient care to ensure efficient handling of ambulance arrivals and patient transitions.
- Delegates RN assignments/tasks.
- Works urgently to stabilize patients whether critical or other while coordinating with other facilities if patient to be transferred.
- Precept newly hired RN to the unit per hospital policy.
- Resolved tense situations with agitated patients and family members using active listening and empathetic communication.
- Conducted assessments of patient conditions to ensure timely and appropriate care prioritization.
Infusion RN
New Hampshire Gastroenterology
Bedford, NH
08.2015 - 02.2017
- Review infusion orders for administration of Biologic Infusions to ensure accurate dosing for patients
- In charge of mixing/administration of Biologic agents to patients with Crohns/IBS/Bowel disease.
- Ongoing assessments of multiple patients during IV Infusion, while maintaining documentation of patients MAR.
- Maintained supplies and stock for the Infusion department.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Intensive Care RN (per diem)
Merrimack Valley Hospital
Haverhill, MA
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Responsible for direct patient care of critically ill patients.
- Assisted physicians in performing procedures such as TEEs, endoscopies lumbar punctures.
- Ensured that ventilators, monitors and other equipment are functioning for the intubated patient.
- Administered multiple life saving medications.
- Provided emotional support and education to patient and family members.
Telemetry RN
Saints Medical
Lowell, MA
10.2005 - 06.2008
- Charge RN:
- Responsible for handling patient admissions/discharges.
- Attending bed board meetings to discuss availability of beds on unit as well as staffing issues.
- Maintained staff assignments and delegated responsibilities to staff while carring a patient assignment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMASS LOWELL
Lowell, MA05-2002
Skills
- Acute care expertise
- Patient stabilization
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Condition monitoring
- Behavioral health care
- Intake and discharge
- Delegation and motivation
- Emergency triage
- IV insertion
- Patient assessment
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification-current
- Basic Life Support (BALS) Certification-current
- Advanced EKG interpretation-current
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification-current
Timeline
Emergency Room RN
Merrimack Health
03.2023 - Current
Hospice Nurse Manager
Beacon Hospice, an Amedisys
05.2017 - 05.2023
Infusion RN
New Hampshire Gastroenterology
08.2015 - 02.2017
Emergency Room RN
Holy Family Hospital @ Merrimack Valley
06.2007 - 05.2017
Intensive Care RN (per diem)
Merrimack Valley Hospital
05.2007 - 06.2008
Telemetry RN
Saints Medical
10.2005 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMASS LOWELL