ERYKA BACTAD
South San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Eager to bring value to this health care team through a diverse skill set, including excellent bedside nursing skills, passionate patient care and teamwork abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse II - TCU
Kaiser Permanente
South San Francisco, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the care of 1-3/4 critically ill patients in a stroke/tele/stepdown unit including septic shock, respiratory failure, stroke, heart attack, brain injury, post surgical, and medically declining patients requiring emergency IV drips, neurological assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of neurological and cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with patients complex medical condition
- Experienced handling patient care with ventilators, tracheostomies, central lines, IVs, IV pumps, Foley catheters, Gtubes, NG-tubes, EKG monitoring, Tube feeding and wound vacc.
- Played key role in code blue situations and rapid response teams.
- Advocate for patients who cannot speak for themselves and act as liaison between patient, health care providers and the patients family.
- Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely.
- Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.
- Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
- Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal.
- Coordinated within an interdisciplinary team of medical professionals to optimize patients outcome
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
San Leandro, CA
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Worked in a high acuity medical-surgical/telemetry/oncology unit
Travel Registered Nurse - Short Term Contract
Aya Agency - Sutter CPMC
San Francisco, CA
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Floated to different units including Progressive care, medsurg/tele, ortho and stroke floor to care for 3-5 high acuity patients.
- Took care of patients on telemetry monitoring, post surgery, post ICU, stroke patients and patients needing aggressive respiratory therapy.
Clinical Nurse - ENT/plastics
Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
- Managed 3-4 patients per shift recovering from medical and surgical procedures such as tracheotomy, laryngectomy, neck dissection and Maxillo-mandibular osteotomy and plastics.
- Directly supervised post surgical patients with close observation of flaps and incision sites, performed doppler checks and leech therapy for evidence of venous congestion.
- Administered PCA medications via IV pump while monitoring for adverse reactions.
- Provided patient teaching with family to prepare for discharge such as tube feeding administration, wound care and laryngectomy and tracheostomy education.
- Responsible for suctioning patients, changing inner cannula and providing appropriate oxygenation and humidification
- Facilitated transition to home care by providing patients with continued care information and discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse II - Stroke/telemetry
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Responsible for the care of 1-3 critically ill patients in a stroke/tele/stepdown unit including septic shock, respiratory failure, stroke, heart attack, post surgical, and medically declining patients requiring emergency IV drips, neurological assessments and continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Closely monitor hemodynamic variances to identify signs of neurological and cardiac and other life-threatening complications associated with patients complex medical condition
- Experienced handling patient care with ventilators, tracheostomies, central lines, IVs, IV pumps, Foley catheters, Gtubes, NG-tubes, EKG monitoring, Tube feeding and IV pumps.
- Managed patients post procedural cardiac Cath lab intervention and performed removal of TR bands.
- Played key role in code blue situations and rapid response teams.
Per Diem Nurse
Kentfield Hospital
San Francisco, CA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Oversee critically ill post ICU patients with acute complications, post traumatic injuries, sepsis/shock
- Performed a holistic head to toe assessment focused on physiological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual status of the patient
- Ability to manage time efficiently thru prioritization of patient's needs, delegation of responsibilities within staff
- Responded to code blues and rapid response situations and efficiently established emergency safety protocols accordingly while remaining calm and collected
Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
San Leandro, California
09.2020 - 09.2021
- 99-100 bed medical-surgical/telemetry unit and neurological science unit including high observation
- Managed patients in need of long term rehabilitation such as post surgical, post traumatic and post ICU patients
- Interpreted and identified irregular telemetry readings, updated team members on changes in stability or acuity and intervened accordingly.
- Handled patients with feeding tubes (gtubes, NGT, Jtubes), inserted peripheral lines and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas and carried out thrombolytic therapy
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Registered Nurse
Palo Alto Sub Acute And Rehabilitation
Palo Alto, CA
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Administered medications and treatment to 30 patients and monitored responses while working with health care teams to adjust care plans.
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Registered Nurse
Alameda Health Care And Wellness Center
Alameda, CA
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Responsible for the total care of residents by administering medications and initiating treatments.
- Monitored changes in vital signs and abnormal lab values
- Helped patients perform ADLs and provided education with the involvement of family
- Implementation of a thorough, safe, compassionate, culturally sensitive and consistent care to patients
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University Of California
San Rafael, California12.2019
Skills
- Registered Nurse - License #95216948 (exp 01/2026)
- BLS - Basic Life Support #195503920319 (exp 06/2025)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support #196508662494 (exp 01/2026)
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support #197008662455
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification #10149607
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Course #95216948
- Tracheostomy Care Training Course #33878
Community Involvement
Volunteer - Perpetual Care Home - San Mateo
01/15/2018 - Current
- Assist in preparing meals, distributing medications, calling the pharmacy for refills of drugs, walking with residents, and participating in activities.
Volunteer / Philantrophist - San Felipe Zambales, Philippines
04/05/2020 - Current
- Funded and coordinated feeding program and managed distribution of relief goods and Medical supplies to underserved populations.
Volunteer - Ramon Magsaysay Hospital (Iba, Zambales PH)
June 05, 2018 - June 13, 2018
- Floated to medical, surgical, and L&D units to care for patients, including wound dressings, health teaching, and medication administration.
Languages
Tagalog
Native/ Bilingual
Ilocano
Full Professional
Timeline
Staff Nurse II
Kaiser Permanente
04.2023 - 11.2023
Staff Nurse II - TCU
Kaiser Permanente
11.2022 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse - Short Term Contract
Aya Agency - Sutter CPMC
03.2022 - 04.2022
Clinical Nurse - ENT/plastics
Stanford Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Staff Nurse II - Stroke/telemetry
Kaiser Permanente
08.2021 - 12.2021
Per Diem Nurse
Kentfield Hospital
05.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Nurse
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
09.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Palo Alto Sub Acute And Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Alameda Health Care And Wellness Center
03.2020 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dominican University Of California
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