Erinn Bergey
Woodstock
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Woodstock General Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Acute Inpatient Services
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Cosmetic Nurse Injector
Injector Erinn
03.2023 - Current
- Provided aesthetic anti-wrinkle treatments to patients
- Prepared referrals to other healthcare professionals and clinics based on evaluations, budgets and needs.
- Performed thorough examinations and assisted in development of treatment plans in coordination with specialists.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- 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.
Registered Practical Nurse
Grand River Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Inpatient Surgery
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Effectively communicates with different interprofessional health care team members including surgeons, physicians, nurses, physio and occupational therapists and social workers
Registered Practical Nurse
Sunbeam Community and Developmental Services
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Residential Care
- Safely administers medication in all routes including oral, injections and other controlled acts for persons with epilepsy, dual diagnoses, and other developmental disabilities
- Advocates for individuals who live with barriers to communication (non-verbal, hearing impaired, developmental delay) and conveys necessary information and medical needs effectively with other interprofessional health care team members including Physicians, Psychiatrists and Registered Nurses
- Assists with all activities of daily living for people with developmental disabilities ensuring all their needs are exceptionally met.
Personal Support Worker
Elmira District Community Living
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Provided quality care to each client in the residence and ensures their safety and wellbeing is prioritized at all times
- Facilitates Activities of Daily Living effectively through building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with all residents
- Extensive experience working directly with clients who have a diagnoses including but not limited to; Down Syndrome, Dementia, Autism, Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy
- Experience with basic and complex medical needs including wound care, bowel protocols and oxygen administration
- Medication administration including Insulin injections
- Experience following individual support plans
- Brief crisis intervention
Personal Support Worker
Guelph Community Living
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Ensured proper care and supervision of residents living with special needs
- Accurately administered daily medications
- Facilitated Activities of Daily Living including hygiene, recreation and feeding
- Direct experience working with clients who have a diagnoses including but not limited to; Down Syndrome, Dementia, Autism, Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy
- Brief crisis intervention
Senior Counselor/Program Director
Belwood Lodge And Camp
04.2009 - 01.2010
- Designed, organized and facilitated groups and programs for youth and adults living with unique needs and/or disabilities
- Worked directly with clients to ensure their safety and ensure a positive experience
Education
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ONSkills
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient evaluation
- Patient Assessments
- Acute care expertise
- Strong clinical judgment
- Personal care needs
- Medication Administration
- Patient Safety
- Treatment Recommendations
- Intramuscular Injections
Certification
- Basic Botox and Filler certification
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention
- BLS Certification
- Basic Military Qualification
- Gentle Persuasive Approach Training
Timeline
Cosmetic Nurse Injector
Injector Erinn
03.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Woodstock General Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Sunbeam Community and Developmental Services
02.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Practical Nurse
Grand River Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2022
Personal Support Worker
Guelph Community Living
01.2012 - 01.2018
Personal Support Worker
Elmira District Community Living
01.2010 - 01.2020
Senior Counselor/Program Director
Belwood Lodge And Camp
04.2009 - 01.2010
Diploma - Registered Practical Nurse
Conestoga College
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