Erica Jones
Papamoa,BOP
Summary
Accomplished and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a distinguished track record of delivering direct patient care, expertly managing triage, and orchestrating care coordination within fast-paced healthcare settings. Recognized for maintaining composure under high-pressure scenarios and adeptly navigating challenging patient interactions and stressful situations. Consistently fosters robust connections with patients and their families by employing empathetic communication, a respectful demeanor, and an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Practice Nurse
The Drs Bayfair & Papamoa
Papamoa, BOP
08.2008 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed minor skin procedures including cyst, skin tag removal, and punch biopsies for analysis.
- I run my own Ear Clinic at both The Drs Papamoa & Bayfair.
Registered Nurse
Tauranga Public Hospital
Tauranga, BOP
01.2006 - 08.2008
- Here I worked in a post op surgical ward for 6 months & a general medical ward with a focus on stroke recovery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ12.2005
Skills
- Wound Care - Acute Skin Cancer wound care chronic wounds
- Medical Assessment - Chronic Acute Care
- Precepting - Students New Grad Nurses
- Chronic Disease Management - COPD Care Reviews
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Emergency Response - Acute Care Clinic at The Drs Bayfair
- Diabetes Management - Diabetic Annual Reviews
- Vaccine Administration - Childhood > Adult
- Family Education
- Acute Care Expertise - Bayfair Acute Clinic
- Intravenous Therapy - IV cannulation Phlebotomy
- Emergency Procedures
- Punch Biopsies Minor Procedures
- Suturing Acute Wound Care
- Fracture Management
- Ear Suction Clinic - using Microsuction
- Worked along side 3 Skin Cancer Surgeons @ The Drs Papamoa
- Cervical Smear taker
- Covid Vaccinator
Timeline
Practice Nurse
The Drs Bayfair & Papamoa
08.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse
Tauranga Public Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Wintec