Erynn Sparks
Bellingham,WA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Bellingham, WA
01.2022 - Current
- Quickly triage each patient's medical emergency to determine the level of care needed, and promptly coordinate efforts for stabilization.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently while collaborating with physicians to ensure effective patient care.
- Deliver high-quality emergency nursing care within a fast-paced Level 2 Trauma Center.
- Train new nursing staff and supervise nursing students to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the policies and protocols within the department.
Forensic Nurse Examiner
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Bellingham, WA
07.2021 - Current
- Perform thorough forensic exams for adults and pediatrics, documenting injuries, collecting evidence, and maintaining the chain of custody for law enforcement.
- Provide trauma-informed care and emotional support to victims and their families.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed safety plans for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
Bellingham, USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Implement primary and preventative care to manage acute and chronic conditions, and health concerns of each patient on a medical, surgical, and pediatric floor.
- Communicate with all members of the healthcare team to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delegating tasks appropriately, and confidently providing education to patients and family members for home-based care.
- Act as a preceptor to students in nursing school, demonstrating a strong ability to teach, communicate, and assist others in a safe and effective manner.
- Provide culturally competent care, always bringing my compassionate, and caring attitude to each situation that arises.
Server/Bartender/Manager
Mambo Italiano
Bellingham, USA
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively to all staff members and customers, while adhering to expectations, and maintaining safety.
- Successfully handled all customer and staff issues while using my strong management and communication skills.
Education
Associate in Nursing Degree -
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA06.2019
Associate in Liberal Studies with Honors -
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WASkills
- Emergency medicine
- Trauma care
- Medical team collaboration
- Complex Problem-solving
- Epic use
- Emergency procedures
- Vaccine administration
- Infectious disease control
- Lab result interpretation
- Forensic exams
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, RN 60968983, Active
- Certificate of Completion of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner for Adults, 01/01/21
- Certificate of Completion of Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner for Pediatrics, 08/25/23
- TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum), 12/2/22
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course), 10/4/22
- Certificate of Completion for teaching Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/BART, 01/01/20
- Brigid Collins: Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children Training, 01/01/19
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, 1/16/24 Active
- Nursing Assistant Certification, NC 60664066, 01/01/16
Volunteer Experience
Whatcom County Public Defender's Office, 01/01/14 to 12/31/16
Participated in mental health cases, doing research and interacting with clients at Western State Hospital and the Whatcom County Jail providing nonbiased care throughout each interaction., Performed many levels of case organization, management and strategy while utilizing my interpersonal communication in the form of in-depth interviews, written reports and daily documentation.
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Forensic Nurse Examiner
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Server/Bartender/Manager
Mambo Italiano
01.2013 - 01.2019
Associate in Nursing Degree -
Whatcom Community College
Associate in Liberal Studies with Honors -
Whatcom Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science
Central Washington University
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