Matthew Ehrman
Westlake,OH
Summary
Assisted patients with education on health management and medication usage at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital.
Provided compassionate support to enhance patient care and utilized clinical judgment in decision-making.
Conducted phlebotomy procedures while upholding patient privacy and safety standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Hudson Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation
Stow, OH
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital
Cleveland, OH
02.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Clinical Technician
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Worked with physicians and nurses in patience care excellence.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Conducted wide range of laboratory tests and recorded results.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Monitored patients and maintained detailed records for physician review.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives.
- Assisted in implementation of customized care plans, focusing on patient wellness and comfort.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Westlake, OH
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Avionics Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
Fort Worth, TX
09.2003 - 09.2008
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN05-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH12-2023
Skills
- Assisted individuals with daily living tasks
- Performed phlebotomy to collect blood samples
- Conducted urinalysis tests for patient assessments
- Utilized glucose monitoring devices
- Collected samples for laboratory analysis
- Maintained and serviced medical equipment
- Guided junior staff in clinical practices
- Provided culturally-sensitive care to diverse patient groups
- Executed thorough physical assessments on patients
- Educated patients and families on health management
- Administered psychiatric and mental health services
- Facilitated administration of medications and IV therapy
- Supported patients and families throughout care processes
- Administered medications following established protocols
- Coordinated collaborative efforts for optimal patient care
- Developed personalized nursing care plans for patients
- Executed patient evaluations to assess health conditions
- Applied clinical reasoning in patient care decisions
- Protected patient confidentiality and privacy
- Demonstrated compassion and empathy in patient interactions
- Delivered direct nursing services to patients
- Created patient care strategies to improve health outcomes
Certification
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Hudson Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Technician
Cleveland Clinic
10.2018 - 02.2024
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2016 - 10.2018
Avionics Electronics Technician
United States Navy, USN
09.2003 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College