Erin K. Springer, MSN, FNP-BC ad2l77@r.postjobfree.com • 315-***-****

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Dynamic and highly-efficient APRN with years of diverse experience in telemetry and emergency department settings. Adept at acute care and outpatient dialysis applying evidence-based nursing principles to provide unparalleled patient care by delivering prompt and empathetic care. High acumen in complementary and alternative therapies as well as coordinating with multi-disciplinary professionals to implement medical interventions and manage treatment plans according to best practitioner guidelines.

Areas of Expertise

Nursing/Patient Care Treatment Planning Diagnostic Tests

Infection Control Emergency Medicine Laboratory Procedures

Chronic Disease Management Electronic Medical Reporting Patient Advocacy/Education

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner – GPA 3.83 Utica University, Utica, NY – May 2022

•Bachelor of Science in Nursing – GPA 3.67

Utica University, Utica, NY – May 2015

•Associate of Science in Nursing – GPA 3.45

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, Utica, NY – June 2012

•Associate of Science in Clinical Laboratory Technology – GPA 4.0 Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY – May 2009

• Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences – GPA 3.46

Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY – May 2003

Licenses & Certifications

•Family Nurse Practitioner – New York license #F350033 – Expires July 2025

•ANCC Board Certified #202-***-**** – July 16, 2022 – Expires July 15, 2027

•Registered Nurse – New York license #660475 - Expires July 2026

•Clinical Laboratory Technologist – New York license #014784 - Expires July 2026

•BLS - Expires January 2026

•ACLS - Expires September 2024

•PALS - Expires September 2024

Professional Experience

Signify Health – Dallas, TX 10/2022-12/2023 Nurse Practitioner – Independent Contractor

Perform comprehensive in-home Health Risk Assessments for Medicaid, Medicare, and select commercial healthcare plan members. Assess member vital signs, perform basic physical exam, and obtain detailed health history. Review preventative care measures, and provide member education. Review medications, safety, potential interactions, and possible side effects. Evaluate member physical ability, and environment safety. Place case management referrals for concerns found or discussed during visit, consulting with member PCP when necessary, and referring to emergency services when indicated.

Tapestry Health – Waterville, NY 10/2022-11/2022 Nurse Practitioner: Waterville RCCC

Provide and manage care for approximately 86 long-term residents and rehabilitation patients. Manage chronic conditions, and diagnose acute conditions alongside 2 Medical Doctors and one Nurse Practitioner. Complete education regarding advanced directives, and initiate/modify MOLST forms. Collaborate with medical staff and families to create the best quality of life for residents and patients. Participate in ongoing antibiotic stewardship and drug reduction meetings, changing and discontinuing medications as decided by a panel.

Fortus Group Agency – Utica, NY 7/2020 – 09/2022 Acute Care Registered Nurse: Emergency COVID Relief

Serve at the front line of patient care by proactively evaluating and monitoring COVID19 patients. Engage in treatment planning for COVID-19–related outbreaks while maintaining effective supply and usage of sanitation materials and personal protective equipment. Provide screening information, confinement guidelines, and triage protocols based on regulated protocols. Assess patients for symptoms, vital signs, and perform diagnostic tests for infectious diseases. Administer vaccination and utilize specialized monitors and ventilators to support affected patients with chronic illnesses.

● Traveled to high need/low staff facilities in New York State to care for Covid-suspected/diagnosed patients.

Central New York Psychiatric Center – Marcy, NY 3/2019 – 7/2020 Infection Control Nurse: Infection Control Department

Analyzed infection data to make evidence-based findings to assist infection control team. Participated in developing strategic action plans as preparation for an outbreak to minimize potentially devastating impact in collaboration with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other government agencies while ensuring infection control practices were implemented. Supported scientists and physicians with developing treatments and vaccines to ensure health and safety of patients and communities at large as well as educating medical and public health professionals on infection prevention protocols to facilitate emergency preparedness.

●Successfully completed onboarding of new staff for NYS Department of corrections, which included collection of vaccination records, administration of vaccinations, obtaining blood samples for titers, administering and interpreting purified protein derivative (PPD).

●Spearheaded and directed COVID19 team.

●Researched multiple respirator options that met OSHA regulations, and organized pitch/demonstration for Controlled Air Purifying Respirator (CAPR®) to Board of Administrators, with subsequent approval. Introduced CAPR® to pertinent staff, and provided teaching and certification for use.

Mohawk Correctional Facility – Rome, NY 2/2016 – 3/2019 Charge Nurse: Emergency Response Unit and Prison Infirmary

Responded to prison health emergencies for both staff and inmates. Triage for determination of acute onsite treatment, or emergency care. Charge nurse for 30 patient infirmary unit. Provided acute nursing care to infirmed inmates, including assessment, dressing wounds, providing assistance with ADLs, and dispensing medications. Compiled and completed annual staff evaluations.

● Head of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)/Point-of-Care (POC) teaching, testing, and annual renewal of staff proficiency.

St. Elizabeth Hospital – Utica, NY 10/2015 – 5/2016 Registered Nurse: Emergency Department

Triaged and conducted physical assessments on patients within Emergency Department. Reviewed patient conditions to prioritize and manage treatment of patient assignments. Retrieved laboratory specimens and reviewed results, treated and dressed wounds, administered medications and blood products. Placed urinary catheters, initiated intravenous drips, and assisted with conscious sedation. Evaluated and revised individualized plans of care using evidence-based interventions and standards of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for patients with minor, psychiatric, acute, and traumalevel diagnoses.

●Led numerous trauma cases.

●Gained competence in triage, care, treatment, and resuscitation of cardiac emergencies.

Mohawk Valley Health System – Utica, NY 4/2014 – 10/2015 Registered Nurse: Faxton Outpatient Dialysis

Led treatment for patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) treatment. Developed, implemented, and evaluated nursing care plans partnering with multidisciplinary teams, and social workers while actively involving both patient and family. Identified patient needs and initiated plan for care across the continuum, cannulate patients via fistula or graft, and initiated HD treatment via Gambro HD processor. Educated patients about the importance of regular treatments, dietary requirements, medication compliance, and fluid intake.

●Supervised a team of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNs) and Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).

●Tested the quality of water, examined chlorine content, bacterial and parasite concentrations, and monitored water filtration and safety systems.

●Simultaneously provided care of up to 12 hemodialysis patients, with one full turnover for another 12 per shift.

Mohawk Valley Health System – Utica, NY 2/2013 – 2/2014 Registered Nurse: St. Luke’s Telemetry

Triaged and assessed acuity of the patients collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans as well as evaluated care plan effectiveness. Administered medications and treatments, monitored patient conditions, including cardiac patterns, performed electrocardiogram (EKG) tests, and continuously assessed patients’ needs. Interpreted cardiac rhythms and coordinated with medical team to modify therapy when applicable. Performed wound care, collected lab specimens, assistance with Activities of daily living (ADLs), and ensured patient safety in compliance with regulations.

Additional Experience

Licensed Medical Laboratory Technologist:

•Microbiology, Laboratory Alliance of Central New York, Liverpool, NY (2014-2015)

•Microbiology, Slocum Dickson Medical Group Laboratory, New Hartford, NY (2012-2016)

•Microbiology, Centrex Laboratories, Utica, NY (2005-2012)

Professional Development

•Formal Phlebotomy Training and Certification – BOCES CCE 2004

•Annual Infection Prevention Training

•Association for Professionals in Infection Control (APIC) Member - Participation in monthly Central New York APIC chapter meetings, contributing to infection control updates, changes, policies within healthcare systems and the community.

•EPI Certified in Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization

Additional Training

•Center for Disease Control Heads Up Training

•Center for Disease Control Sexually Transmitted Disease Trainings: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HSV, HPV, PID, Syphilis

Vaginitis

•Effective Communication for Healthcare Teams: Addressing Health Literacy, Limited English Proficiency, and Cultural Differences

•Health Literacy for Public Health Professionals

•National Coalition for LGBT Health: LGBT Health Training and Certificate

•New York State Prescribing Training

•New York State Opioid Training

•Smiles for Life, A National Oral Health Curriculum

•National Institute of Health Stroke Scale

•Provider Education for Mental Health Care of Cancer Survivors

•SOAR for Health Care: SOAR Human Trafficking Online Module

•U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Training: A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care

Technology/Software Used

•MEDITECH Expanse HER Software

•Epic EHR Software

•Cerner EHR Software

•PCC EHR Software

•Trimed EHR Software

•Microsoft Teams

•Zoom Meeting Platform

•Microsoft Office Systems

•Adobe Acrobat

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