Sacha Erickson

Same As Above

Family Practice Clinic- includes other duties as previously specified plus immunizations

LTC nursing duties

Clinic Float, duties already listed. This was my first job after finishing nursing school and passing my boards.

• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels. Recorded measurements in electronic medical records and reported any changes of the patient health conditions to assigned physician.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion. Comforted and counseled patients and families through care process.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms. Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan. Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and would management.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning. Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience. Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
• Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
• Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.

• Same as above, as well as
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills. Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers. Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
• Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

Same duties as mentioned for other clinics, however also coordinated the physician's outreach clinic schedules.

Dialysis nursing, duties already included in other experiences aside from assessing the individual's dialysis access for signs/symptoms of infection or potential complications.

Dates may not be accurate. Employed on the CLC unit. Skills as listed with other jobs.