30 years of accomplished and energetic Registered Nurse with a solid history of achievement, leadership and management. Brings extensive experience in staff development, performance management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Motivated leader with strong organization and prioritization abilities and skills. Recognized for fostering a culture of accountability, empathy, and continuous professional growth within nursing teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ADON & DON
The Oaks in Carrollton, Georgia- Pruitt Health/Hospice
05.2023 - Current
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Recommend to the Quality Assurance Committee and implement approved policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Executive Director, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified employees. Assist in the verification of nurses’ credentials and maintain a system that indicates the qualifications, verifications, experience, accomplishments, and competency of each member of Nursing Services.
Supervise and develop nursing staff by providing guidance concerning problem-solving and professional development.
Adjust staffing levels up or down as appropriate on a shift-by-shift basis, based on patient census and acuity levels.
Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks.
Assist in developing competency criteria for clinical employees.
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to Nursing Service policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.
Direct behaviors of staff by use of observation. Take immediate corrective action, including counseling and/or appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
Evaluate staff performance and effect changes as necessary. Complete ninety (90) day and annual performance evaluations in a timely manner to include descriptive and/ or objective performance information.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Program.
Assist the discharge planning team in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for Discharge Planning Program.
Schedule daily rounds on all shifts to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s requests.
Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility including screenings.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled with appropriate techniques utilized.
Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipment, including competency evaluation of staff.
Prepare and plan the nursing service department’s budget and submit to Executive Director for review, recommendations, and/or approval.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Inform nursing employees of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor including any special projects.
Manage Hospice residents end of life care.
Registered Nurse/Med-Surg/ICU
Clay County Emergency Room
09.2020 - 01.2024
Provided nursing care within the Level 3 Trauma Center.
Collaborated with various ER professionals to ensure effective patient care.
Applied expertise in prompt patient condition assessment on patient arrival at the ER during initial phases of acute illness or trauma.
Monitored ER patients/Med-Surgical/ICU, including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status and communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations.
Performed medical procedures, such as EKG, venipuncture, cardiac monitoring, taking vital signs, urinalysis, UCG testing, or administering medications.
DON
Anniston Health, and Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 04.2023
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Recommend to the Quality Assurance Committee and implement approved policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Executive Director, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified employees. Assist in the verification of nurses’ credentials and maintain a system that indicates the qualifications, verifications, experience, accomplishments, and competency of each member of Nursing Services.
Supervise and develop nursing staff by providing guidance concerning problem-solving and professional development.
Adjust staffing levels up or down as appropriate on a shift-by-shift basis, based on patient census and acuity levels.
Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks.
Assist in developing competency criteria for clinical employees.
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to Nursing Service policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.
Direct behaviors of staff by use of observation. Take immediate corrective action, including counseling and/or appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
Evaluate staff performance and effect changes as necessary. Complete ninety (90) day and annual performance evaluations in a timely manner to include descriptive and/ or objective performance information.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Program.
Assist the discharge planning team in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for Discharge Planning Program.
Schedule daily rounds on all shifts to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s requests.
Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility including screenings.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled with appropriate techniques utilized.
Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipment, including competency evaluation of staff.
Prepare and plan the nursing service department’s budget and submit to Executive Director for review, recommendations, and/or approval.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Inform nursing employees of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor including any special projects.
ADON
Carrollton Nursing, and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 02.2022
Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.
Recommend to the Quality Assurance Committee and implement approved policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
Make written and oral reports and recommendations to the Executive Director, as necessary/required, concerning the operation of the nursing service department.
Assist in the recruitment, selection, and placement of qualified employees. Assist in the verification of nurses’ credentials and maintain a system that indicates the qualifications, verifications, experience, accomplishments, and competency of each member of Nursing Services.
Supervise and develop nursing staff by providing guidance concerning problem-solving and professional development.
Adjust staffing levels up or down as appropriate on a shift-by-shift basis, based on patient census and acuity levels.
Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours, and/or assist nursing supervisory staff in completing and performing such tasks.
Assist in developing competency criteria for clinical employees.
Develop, implement, and maintain an effective orientation program that orients the new employee to Nursing Service policies and procedures, and to his/her job position and duties.
Direct behaviors of staff by use of observation. Take immediate corrective action, including counseling and/or appropriate disciplinary action when necessary.
Evaluate staff performance and effect changes as necessary. Complete ninety (90) day and annual performance evaluations in a timely manner to include descriptive and/ or objective performance information.
Develop methods for coordination of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the resident’s total regimen of care.
Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing Quality Assurance Program.
Assist the discharge planning team in developing, implementing, and periodically updating the written procedures for Discharge Planning Program.
Schedule daily rounds on all shifts to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met in accordance with the resident’s requests.
Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission to the facility including screenings.
Make rounds with physicians as necessary. Schedule physician visits as necessary.
Monitor medication passes and treatment schedules to ensure that medications are being administered as ordered and that treatments are provided as scheduled with appropriate techniques utilized.
Develop and implement procedures for the safe operation of all nursing services equipment, including competency evaluation of staff.
Prepare and plan the nursing service department’s budget and submit to Executive Director for review, recommendations, and/or approval.
Provide direct nursing care as necessary.
Inform nursing employees of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor including any special projects.
DON
Buchanan Healthcare Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Ensures nursing staff is providing quality and appropriate resident/patient care that meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards.
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the facility. Monitors monthly performance of nursing services in relation to funding and intervenes as needed.
Schedules and performs resident/patient rounds to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of nursing care.
Maintains administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the proper charting and documentation of care and of medications, and treatments.
Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains enough qualified staff to carry out nursing programs and services. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.
Develop and implements the written staffing plan and nursing schedule that reflects the needs of the resident and resident population.
Ensures all required records are maintained and submitted, as appropriate, in an accurate and in a timely manner.
Evaluate current and potential residents and patients to ensure the facility can provide an appropriate level of care.
Evaluate market studies and develop clinical programs to meet the needs of the community.
Maintains regular and ongoing communication with the facility Medical Director ensuring programs and care services meet the needs of patients/residents.
Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.
Manages all aspects of state or federal government survey processes.
May occasionally be required to perform patient care duties.
Staff Clinical Nurse
Calhoun County Health Department
01.2021 - 10.2021
Provide direct nursing services in all Public Health clinic programs, including the health status of individuals, developing and implementing a plan of care, and documentation such, so that quality patient care is provided according to ADPH protocols, practice standards, and program requirements.
Provide and document counseling/education to individuals based on assessed needs according to program, protocol, and other agency requirements, such as Title X, Medicaid, Etc.
Dispense and administer medications, such as vaccines, contraceptives, antibiotics; and, other medications and/or EIC formula supplies, so that appropriate treatment is rendered, consistent with protocols, standing orders, and nursing practice standards, ensuring inventory and record keeping is in accordance with ADPH medication accountability, pharmacy guidelines, 304 B guidelines, Title X and WIC program policy.
Provide program follow-up and referral and/or assignments, so that program protocol is followed within appropriate time frames, as outlined in the Clinic Protocol Manual.
Enhance CQI by interacting and sharing information with Public Health staff, community representatives, and other agencies appropriately, using the chain of command and professional conduct. Contributes individual, team, and departmental quality improvement by achieving set standards of productivity per program, so that coordination and promotion of Public Health are enhanced.
Perform Public Health emergency response duties as assigned and consistent with the training provided without hesitation or complaints. Participate in ICS/MNS training and drill for disaster preparedness.
Supervisor
UAB PHCC Call Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
The Supervisor of the Clinical Call Center is responsible for the provision and management of patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations.
This Supervisor delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation and works within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
This position is responsible for accurately and efficiently triaging the telephone calls that are received from patients, their caregivers, relatives, and other members of the healthcare team.
This involves prioritizing patients’ health problems according to their urgency, educating/advising patients, scheduling appointments, and making safe, effective clinical decisions under the direction of the patient’s physician. Direct supervision of 50-plus Registered Nurses and 2 LPNs.
Team Lead/Manager
UAB PHCC Call Center
05.2019 - 09.2019
The Clinic Nurse –Team Lead, leadership skills are necessary in addition to technical skills.
Leadership skills should consist of having the ability to train new individuals within their area of supervision for all required functions, work progress, and operations.
They should be able to carry out all duties connected to evaluation, and competencies.
A Clinic Nurse –Team Lead should be able to guide all staff as well as complete all activities described below.
The clinic Nurse/Call Center is responsible for the provision and management of patient care in a clinical area for specific age and patient populations.
The Clinic Nurse/Call Center delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation and works within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
The clinic Nurse/Call Center is responsible for accurately and efficiently triaging the telephone calls that are received from patients, their caregivers, relatives, and other members of the healthcare team.
This involves prioritizing patients’ health problems according to their urgency, educating/advising patients, scheduling appointments, and making safe, effective clinical decisions under the direction of the patient’s physician.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
VA Bill Nichols
02.2019 - 05.2019
The Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a group of residents (2 floors with 150 residents) in a nursing unit, including assessing resident needs, developing individual care plans, administering nursing care, evaluating nursing care, and supervising Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.
Director of Nursing
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
08.2017 - 02.2019
Assume the administrative responsibility for the operation of the AIDB Health Center. This includes but is not limited to making nursing assignments, organizing work schedules, etc.
Supervises the nursing staff on 5 campuses (Alabama School for Deaf, Alabama School for Blind, Helen Keller School, E. H. Gentry, and Alabama Industries) in accordance with established regulations and standard practices of the nursing profession. This includes a total of 1 LPN and 25 Registered Nurses. Supervises the Secretary/Medical Billing Clerk, the Dental Hygienist, and Dental Clinic coordination. Assists the staff in decision-making and the carrying out of doctors' recommendations. Communicated with various agencies, parents, doctors, and /or individuals as necessary to meet the medical needs of students/clients.
Plans and implements In-service Education to AIDB staff (nurses, teachers, dormitory and other staff, etc.) as needed.
Participates in staff meetings with individual students/clients as needed. Accompanies and/or transports students/clients as necessary to various clinics, doctor's offices, hospitals, etc. Responsible for scheduling physicals as required for sports and Medicaid screenings. Maintain implementation of AIDB's Blood Borne Pathogen Policy.
Maintain records as stipulated in the policy. Monitor and update procedures for dispensing medication at Dowling Health Center, HKS, ASB, ASD, EHG, and AIB.
Responsible for the timely ordering, scheduling, and administration of vaccinations. Responsible for the approval of purchase requisitions, maintenance work orders, payroll forms, travel authorizations, personnel actions, leave forms, etc.
Responsible for reviewing files and assigning medical acuities for Admissions, and updating medical acuities as required. Serve as a member of the File Review Committee, Human Right Committee, and HCS Department Head.
Write policies and procedures for students and staff accordingly. Evaluate nursing staff on a regular basis to maintain each shift has appropriate staff.
Responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating nursing services for AIDB summer camps, summer assessment days, school registration, etc. Also coordinates AIDB's Drug Screening Program. Perform mid- and annual appraisals of each employee.
Disciplinary actions to employees as needed. Coordinate CPR and Medication Training for all AIDB employees yearly.
Home Care Nurse Supervisor
ADPH (Alabama Department of Public Health)- Talladega County Home Health
08.2014 - 08.2017
Supervise subunits with 3 different counties: Talladega, Tallapoosa, and Coosa Counties. Additionally supervise 4 other counties (Clay, Randolph, Cleburne, and Chambers) during another supervisor’s absence. Supervises a staff of 1 License Practical nurse and 6 Registered Nurses and 7 Home Health Aides. Perform OBQI reports and audits, monthly budgets, and admission reports.
Perform home health aide and nurse schedule weekly. Accept or decline referrals sent from MD or hospitals (call MD to verify will sign orders or get orders, call insurance companies to pre-certifications and will pay, and assign and delegate to RN to admit). Perform PR work at local MD offices and health fairs.
Perform episode reviews for audits, assist CHAPS when they come with yearly reviews and audits, and make visits with staff. Perform corrections on follow-ups and discharges for nurses to lock their oasis. Perform appraisal. Mid-appraisals of all staff.
Also, teach CPR (CPR Instructor) to staff to keep them updated on their CPR certification. Perform a review of the patient's chart and staff. Manage reports and communicate in an appropriate manner and policies being followed.
Supervise orientation of new employees (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Home Health Aides).
Perform Supervisory visits with all staff to make sure policy and procedures are being performed correctly. Supervises subordinates routine work assignments and efficiency through productivity reports.
Responds to emergency disaster assignments in accordance with ADPH department policy.
Delegate referrals and admissions to secretaries to assign patients to nurses. Supervise over 100 patients to make sure proper care and safety are followed. Perform disciplinary action against staff that do not follow policies (counseling, verbal warning, discipline, and termination).
Clinic Staff Nurse
ADPH
03.2013 - 08.2015
Performed child immunizations, WIC, Blue immunization prints, adult health and immunizations and administer B12 injections IM and testing for STDs (sexually transmitted disease) by performing venipuncture or finger stick and collecting urine, child health screening, and full assessment (head to toe), family planning/supplies (birth control form and condoms).
Assist with Implanon implants with CRNP (Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner) using sterile technique and removal. Perform venipuncture for STD (Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea, and HIV), collected urine for pregnancy testing, perform finger sticks for HGB and spin urine, administer adult and child immunizations, chart audits, perform monthly inventory, perform medicine count, sent labs to Montgomery labs, instruct/teach patients on immunizations, STD's, BSE, HP, perform wet preps on patients and look under a microscope and treat with antibiotics oral or IM.
CPR instructor- teaches classes. Supervise clerks, lab techs, and aides.
Home Care Nurse Care Coordinator
ADPH
01.2007 - 03.2014
Manages and supervises a caseload of 56 patients. Performed admissions, and head-to-toe assessments, administered B12 injections IM, Insulin injections SQ, and Depo Provera injections IM.
Performed wound care and taught families to perform wound care. Perform wound vac. Coordinates caseload for contracts (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and home health aides) to see or assign.
Supervises LPN and home health aide visits with patients according to policy.
Direct supervision completed with RN monthly or quarterly and home health aide.
Performs 485's for orders to be sent to MD and signed. Coordinates plan of care with family and patients.
Perform PR work at the MD office and health fairs. Performs venipuncture for labs, chart progress notes, and supervise case conferences every 2 weeks. CPR instructor- teaches employees and families.
Perform medication planner refill, and assignment for home health aide.
Teach all disease processes to families and patients.
Charge Nurse- Supervisor
UAB Birmingham
12.2001 - 11.2007
Delivery Care Team- delivery care nursing going to all newborn deliveries: performing head toe assessment, administering vitamin K injections IM, performing vital signs (heart rate- apical, B/p, respiratory rate, temperature rectally), performing APGARS, assisting mom and teaching breastfeeding, performed a schedule for nurses over 50 plus staff members from am and pm shifts, check crash cart on 2 floors and ventilators and med cart. Floated to different floors relieving nurses for lunch.
Feed, weigh, and take care of infants per MD orders. Monitored and provided care to infants on ventilators, Bi-pap, C-pap, oxygen, and drips, administer blood transfusion, performed lab (venipuncture, central line or arterial sticks), performed PKU (heel sticks), oxy hoods, and perform transfers to Children's Hospital transport team. Performed genetic testing and audible irregular heartbeat sounds and preterm infant care.
Performed disciplinary actions to aides/CNA/nurses (write-ups/ verbal counseling, etc.). Performed chart audits and reviews. Performed hearing screens.
ICU- Registered Nurse and PRN
Dekalb Baptist Medical Center
08.2000 - 10.2007
Performed total care on ICU patients with trauma and surgical procedures.
Performed venipunctures for labs from venous to arterial sticks and lines, monitored telemetry patients, performed bed baths and linen changes, performed and maintained IV drips (antibiotics, sedation, etc.), performed catheter changes, performed wound care and assisted and maintained with intubation and chest tubes, central lines, small surgical procedures using sterile technique.
Performed range of motion, head-to-toe assessment, delegated assignments to other nurses and CNAs, and referrals for secretaries. Monitor ventilator patients and take care of total care patients.
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery, OB/GYN, Newborn Nursery, Postpartum, ICU, and Med/Surgical
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
08.2000 - 11.2002
Performed circulating nurse in OR for cesarean sections and tubal ligations. Performed nursery nurse: head-to-toe assessment, charting, B/P, heart rate, respiration, and temperature (auxiliary, rectal, and orally (adults), weights, length, height, chest circumference, abdominal girth.
Assist MD with cesarean sections (prep patients, perform insertion of the catheter, hand appropriate tools for delivery or surgery, monitor patients for recovery, assist with the circumcision of male infants, perform recovery revival signs per protocol, check fundus, bleeding, assist and teach breastfeeding. Teach infant care, prenatal classes, and breastfeeding classes to parents.
Postpartum supervised floor with 4 nurses and 2 aides /CNAs. Postpartum recovered cesarean section patients, hysterectomy, breast implants.
Performed assessment, and charting, monitored incisions, administer medication per MD orders and perform crash cart checks and medication checks on narcotics every shift.
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery/Newborn Nursery/Postpartum/Gyn Surgeries
Russell Medical Center
03.1997 - 08.2000
Performed and assisted with vaginal and cesarean section deliveries in OR/ Labor delivery suites.
Performed set up for a table for MD using sterile technique, sanitized all equipment delivery.
Prepped for vaginal/cesarean section deliveries, monitor fetal heart tones with tocolytics until delivery, and deliver infants when MD was unable to get there.
Performed Pitocin drips and Magnesium drips, assisted anesthesiologist with epidurals and spinal. Performed APARS in infants after delivery, assessment, administering Vitamin K injection IM and Hepatitis B injections IM, feeding and assessing infant, performing hearing screen, teaching breastfeeding and bottle feeding on the infant to parents.
Pediatric, adult, and infant. Perform IV, administer meds, head-to-toe assessment, monitor heart rhythm, ports, collect blood, urine samples, administer blood, perform baths and vital signs.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Registered Nurse
Southern Union Jr. Community College
Opelika, Alabama
03.1997
Bachelor Science of Nursing - undefined
UAB (The University of Alabama in Birmingham)
Birmingham, Alabama
05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Ayers State Technical College
Oxford, Alabama
03.1995
Skills
Clinical operations management
Resident assessment and care coordination
Infection control and prevention
Medication administration oversight
Patient safety and quality assurance
Development of care plan and evaluation
CPR Instructor
Certification
Basic Life Support Instructor (February 2007 to now)- American Heart Association and ECSI
Drug Screening Certification
DOT Breathalyzer Certification
Intravenous therapy
Care Plan administration
Peg tube and Mickey button placement and removal
PICC line removal
Wound Care
Trach Care
Infection Control Certification
Timeline
ADON & DON
The Oaks in Carrollton, Georgia- Pruitt Health/Hospice
05.2023 - Current
DON
Anniston Health, and Rehabilitation
02.2022 - 04.2023
ADON
Carrollton Nursing, and Rehabilitation
01.2022 - 02.2022
DON
Buchanan Healthcare Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Staff Clinical Nurse
Calhoun County Health Department
01.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse/Med-Surg/ICU
Clay County Emergency Room
09.2020 - 01.2024
Supervisor
UAB PHCC Call Center
09.2019 - 09.2020
Team Lead/Manager
UAB PHCC Call Center
05.2019 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse Supervisor
VA Bill Nichols
02.2019 - 05.2019
Director of Nursing
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
08.2017 - 02.2019
Home Care Nurse Supervisor
ADPH (Alabama Department of Public Health)- Talladega County Home Health
08.2014 - 08.2017
Clinic Staff Nurse
ADPH
03.2013 - 08.2015
Home Care Nurse Care Coordinator
ADPH
01.2007 - 03.2014
Charge Nurse- Supervisor
UAB Birmingham
12.2001 - 11.2007
ICU- Registered Nurse and PRN
Dekalb Baptist Medical Center
08.2000 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery, OB/GYN, Newborn Nursery, Postpartum, ICU, and Med/Surgical
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
08.2000 - 11.2002
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery/Newborn Nursery/Postpartum/Gyn Surgeries