Erin Wilkerson
London,KY
Summary
I am a driven Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience caring for patients within the ED/ICU/PCU/and behavioral health setting, as well as an experienced Nurse Administrator leading and staffing 200+ nurses. I take pride in smoothly delivering comprehensive patient care and delegating tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. I am dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment with patient care and safety as my top priority.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Clark Regional Medical Center
Winchester, KY
06.2023 - Current
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
Registered Nurse
The Ridge Behavioral Health
Lexington, KY
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment plans and goals for each patient.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Performed physical and mental assessments of psychiatric patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to determine appropriate interventions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
Registered Nurse - ED, Lead RN Behavioral Health
Baptist Health
Corbin, KY
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Registered Nurse - ED/Float ICU/PCU
Baptist Health Medical Center
Corbin, KY
11.2015 - Oct.2018
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
Administrator - RN
Medplus Staffing
Somerset , KY
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Developed and maintained staffing schedule in accordance with contract terms, budget mandates and accreditation standards for nursing coverage.
- Set and monitored achievement goals for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice.
- Conducted recruitment and retention activities to develop highly skilled nursing team.
- Budgeted, managed and scheduled staff 200+ nurses, fostering environment supportive of both staff and patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
Corbin , KY
05.2007 - 02.2013
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
CNA/Special Procedures Technologist
Baptist Health Corbin
Corbin, KY
06.2003 - 05.2007
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Performed routine and complex laboratory tests using variety of techniques, instrumentation and equipment to assist in medical diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2017
Skills
- Unit Administration
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Care Coordination
- Patient Examination
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Decision Making
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Accurate Documentation
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Critical Care
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Ventilator Care
- Epic EHR Management
- Trauma care
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Pediatric Advance Care Life Support (PALS) Certification
- NIHSS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Clark Regional Medical Center
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Ridge Behavioral Health
05.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse - ED, Lead RN Behavioral Health
Baptist Health
11.2019 - 03.2023
Administrator - RN
Medplus Staffing
02.2013 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2007 - 02.2013
CNA/Special Procedures Technologist
Baptist Health Corbin
06.2003 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse - ED/Float ICU/PCU
Baptist Health Medical Center
11.2015 - Oct.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
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