RITA ERICSON
Catawba,WI
Summary
Organized and professional Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience working in clinical, acute, and correctional settings. Trained to work with patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Strong communications skills, act as a mentor for incoming staff.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse - Lead
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinic, Inc
07.2014 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Streamlined nursing team communication for improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
Registered Nurse
State of Wis. Dept. of Corrections Stanley - NCII
04.2004 - 06.2014
- Triage clinic visits - referrals, wound care, post op care and prep, IV therapy, schedule providers apt., chronic clinic care, state statistical report, charge nurse
- Infection control nurse.
Med Surg, ICU RN
Rusk County Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 10.2009
- All aspects of providing quality patient care from admission to discharge, assessments, and treatments
- Float to ER, Ambulance transfers
- ACLS and TNCC certified
- Charge nurse.
NCII
State of Wis, Division on Health and Family Services
07.2001 - 09.2003
- Opening a secure medical wing, policy & procedures, all aspects of patient care, pt
- Assessments, lab work, treatments, chronic care clinics, education.
GN, Med Surg, ER
Adams County Memorial Hospital & Nursing Care Unit
01.1999 - 07.2001
- Providing quality patient care on the Med-Surg floor
- Crossed trained to ER
- Ambulance transfers, served on the patient education committee.
Public Health Aide, Data Technician/Programmer
Price County Health & Human Services Department
05.1988 - 01.1997
- Determine eligibility for the WIC program; maintain the immunization records, payroll for departmental and contractual employees, billing logs, assist with family planning walk-in
- Prepare monthly statistical reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Northcentral Technical College
Wausau, WI12.1998
Diploma in the Financial Services & Medical Clerk Typist Program -
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI05.1988
Phone
715-474-6749, 715-567-0249
Timeline
Clinical Nurse - Lead
Aspirus Medford Hospital & Clinic, Inc
07.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
State of Wis. Dept. of Corrections Stanley - NCII
04.2004 - 06.2014
Med Surg, ICU RN
Rusk County Memorial Hospital
09.2003 - 10.2009
NCII
State of Wis, Division on Health and Family Services
07.2001 - 09.2003
GN, Med Surg, ER
Adams County Memorial Hospital & Nursing Care Unit
01.1999 - 07.2001
Public Health Aide, Data Technician/Programmer
Price County Health & Human Services Department
05.1988 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science -
Northcentral Technical College
Diploma in the Financial Services & Medical Clerk Typist Program -
Chippewa Valley Technical College
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