KERRIE ERICKSEN
SHOREWOOD,IL
Summary
Registered nurse in Labor & Delivery, Mother Baby and Antepartum care with over twelve years of experience. Healthcare experience since 2005 in outpatient registration, scheduling and clerical settings.
References available upon request.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE RN
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
10.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Thorough education to patients when starting and evaluation during treatment with use of specific medications and injections
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities and high risk OB patients
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans
- Initiated and assessed antenatal testing through the antepartum and labor stages with communication to physicians
MOTHER BABY, ANTEPARTUM, LABOR AND DELIVERY RN
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
05.2015 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based practices in patient care, resulting in better health outcomes and fewer complications
- Supported continued learning opportunities among peers by facilitating workshops on updated L&D best practices
- Assisted physicians during delivery procedures, ensuring timely responses to critical situations
- Conducted postpartum follow-ups with mothers after discharge; offering guidance on newborn care
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, promoting trust and open communication throughout their healthcare journey
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on industry advancements and best practices within the field of L&D nursing
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood
Education
ADN - NURSING
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
Joliet, IL12-2013
ACCOUNTING
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Bloomington, IL12-2009
Skills
- BLS, ACLS, NRP Certified
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
Timeline
MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE RN
ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
10.2021 - Current
MOTHER BABY, ANTEPARTUM, LABOR AND DELIVERY RN
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HOSPITAL
05.2015 - Current
ADN - NURSING
JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
ACCOUNTING
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
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