Holly Eriksson
Ventura
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse Level 3, specializing in NICU, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in neonatal care, patient-family communication, Leadership and team communication and critical condition management. Excel in empathy, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal care and support for neonates and families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Community Memorial Health System
San Diego
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill newborns in a high-acuity setting.
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Assisted in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives in the NICU.
- Educated families on infant care and health management strategies.
- Provided emotional support to families during challenging medical situations.
- Oversaw ventilator management for critically ill newborns requiring mechanical ventilation support.
- Provided direct nursing care to premature infants, including administering medications and intravenous fluids.
Registered Nurse-NICU
Ventura County Medical Center
San Diego
11.2013 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and treatments to critically ill neonates in intensive care.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health status of newborns regularly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff in NICU practices and protocols.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each infant based on assessment data and physician orders.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families facing difficult decisions regarding their baby's condition.
RN Charge Nurse
Kearny Mesa Convalescent Hospital
San Diego
05.2011 - 11.2013
- Supervise a staff of 6 that include CNA and LVN nursing staff
- Responsible for patient care in a complex environment providing care for acute and custodial geriatric patients
- Perform admissions and discharges of patients
- Assess patient status and notify Physicians of any clinical changes
- Perform treatments on patients with a variety of different skin issues
- Serve as patient advocate to ensure that patients' medical and emotional needs are recognized and met
- Provide guidance and education to families and patients with long term illness
- Provided direct patient care in a skilled nursing environment.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pacific Coast Healthcare (Rady Children's Hospital)
San Diego
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Provide necessary treatments that are within my scope
- Monitor child/infant
- Perform and document daily vital signs
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kaplan College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Kaplan College
Associate Degree of Arts - Transferable Studies
Grossmont College
Skills
- Comprehensive Patient Assessment
- Leadership and team coordination
- Strong critical thinking
- IV therapy
- Medication management
- Enteral Feeding
- Parent Care
Distinctions Memberships
- Registered Nurse, 793360
- National Student Nursing Association Member
- BLS certified
- First Aid Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Community Memorial Health System
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse-NICU
Ventura County Medical Center
11.2013 - 06.2022
RN Charge Nurse
Kearny Mesa Convalescent Hospital
05.2011 - 11.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pacific Coast Healthcare (Rady Children's Hospital)
01.2011 - 05.2011
Associate Degree - Nursing
Kaplan College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Kaplan College
Associate Degree of Arts - Transferable Studies
Grossmont College