Erica Upton
Asheville,NC
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in various areas of surgery. Expert in circulating both complex and same day surgery cases, including OB/GYN and orthopedics, while ensuring patient safety through exceptional intraoperative monitoring. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, enhancing treatment strategies and delivering high-quality care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CVOR Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitated cardiothoracic cases on a 6 bed surgical unit of a level II hospital.
- Provided exceptional care with cardiac cases (CABG, TAVR, dissections, VAD) and lung surgery (VAT, lobectomy, lymph node dissection)
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Prepared surgical suite according to surgery and surgeon preference.
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.
- Initiated corrective actions upon adverse information from monitoring equipment.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Lindeman Surgery Center
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Circulated various outpatient surgeries including orthopedics (knee scopes, hand and foot surgery, etc), breast oncology reconstruction and lymph node dissection, and OB/GYN services amongst the many surgeries covered.
- Focused on fast turnover while maintaining patient safety as top priority.
- Prepared operating rooms, stocked supplies, and collaborated with operating room staff.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Central Baptist Hospital
08.2008 - 07.2012
- Monitored patient care on a 1:1 basis in the operating room.
- Circulated various cases as needed with a specialty in OB/GYN and orthopedics.
- Adhered to AORN's standards of perioperative practice.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Admission/Discharge Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Facilitated the high turnover rate of patients on a 30 bed progressive care unit.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- In addition to admitting and discharging patients, assisted with sheath pulls, rapid response/codes, in-depth patient education and new nurse mentoring.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2007
- Managed critical care needs of patients post open heart surgery and cardiac disease related issues.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Preceptor Clinicals
Baptist Hospital East
08.2004 - 12.2004
- 308 clinical hours obtained on the Transitional Care Unit.
- Cared for patients while gaining hands on experience with medications and charting under the guidance of a preceptor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
2301 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY 4020806-2005
Skills
- Circulates various cases including OB/GYN, orthopedics and plastics
- Proficient with da Vinci robotics
- Exceptional intraoperative monitoring of patients to ensure the utmost quality care
Timeline
CVOR Registered Nurse
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Medical Center
07.2017 - 03.2019
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Virginia Mason Lindeman Surgery Center
09.2012 - 12.2015
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Central Baptist Hospital
08.2008 - 07.2012
Admission/Discharge Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
07.2007 - 07.2008
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Norton Audubon Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2007
Preceptor Clinicals
Baptist Hospital East
08.2004 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
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