Erika Black MSN, CRNP

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Apartment 25103 Oro Valley, AZ 85737

adhcri@r.postjobfree.com

570-***-****

Objective

To find a career-oriented position that is both challenging and rewarding, which allows me to draw from my knowledge and experiences. I hope for a position where there is the opportunity for growth and advancement both within the company and on a personal and professional level.

Experience

Nov 2017- Sept 2020 Lake Region Urgent Care Honesdale, PA

Nurse Practitioner

I Worked independently, as the only provider on at a time, in a very busy Urgent Care. On an average day I see 40-50 patients, sometimes less sometimes more.

Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing a plan of care for each patient.

Interpreting x-rays & EKG’s with some collaboration via telephone with the medial director as needed.

I have become very proficient in suturing and stapling lacerations as well as performing other procedures such as I&D’s, relieving subungual hematoma’s, splint placement, FB removal and IV therapy as needed just to name a few

Joint injections.

I Perform all types of physicals including DOT, school, pre-employment, well child, etc

Nov 2012- Nov 2017 Northeastern Gastroenterology Honesdale, PA

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse in the office setting at a busy Gastroenterology office

Handling phone calls and concerns that patients have and collaborating with physicians.

I am very well versed in the insurance and prior authorization process of getting medications and infusions approved.

I have experience in running our infusion portion of the office and giving patients their Remicade, Entyvio, Iron Infusions etc.

I provide conscious sedation for the colonoscopies and endoscopies when needed.

Multiple other RN responsibilities in the office and ambulatory setting.

Sept 19, 2006-2013 Wayne Memorial Hospital Honesdale, PA

Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse In the PACU, Same Day Surgery/Endoscopy Unit & Chemotherapy/Infusion Unit

Held board certified in vascular access (VA-BC) through AVA (association for vascular access) and have been placing PICC lines (peripherally inserted central catheters) throughout the hospital since 2007

I have worked closely with the Infusion educator and act as a resource person for the nurses and physicians regarding care and maintenance of Intravenous lines, PICC Lines, central lines & ports

I taught the IV Therapy course at the hospital and have recently taken over the lead position for our PICC team.

I conducted the hospital in-service’s on vascular access and educate our nurses and physicians on the same

Dec 2004-Dec 2006 Lehigh Valley-Pocono East Stroudsburg, PA

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Staff nurse in the emergency department

Care of critically ill patients in an emergency setting

Responsible for venipuncture’s, arterial blood gasses, EKG’s, & administration of all types of medications

May 2004-Dec2004 Geisinger-Community Medical Center Scranton, PA

Graduate Nurse to Registered Nurse

Staff nurse in the Emergency Department

I successfully completed the internship program and critical care course

I was fortunate to have the exposure of working in a trauma center and carrying out the responsibilities of a nurse

Sept2001-May 2004 Lehigh Valley-Pocono East Stroudsburg, PA

Emergency Room Technician

I was responsible for obtaining EKG’s, placing patients on cardiac monitors, and other various duties of a technician

I assisted the doctors with procedures as needed, and attended a cast/splinting course to help place the cast/splints on patients whenever necessary

Education

Dec 2015 – August 2017 Walden University

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Program

Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society

Graduated with a GPA 3.81

Sept 2000- May 2004 East Stroudsburg University East Stroudsburg, PA

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Dean’s List 2004

Clinical Experience- Walden University FNP Program

Summer 2017:

Lake Region Urgent Care, Honesdale PA.

Under the supervision of Dr. Roman Matlaga D.O.

Urgent care, emergencies, and primary care setting

Spring 2017:

Physicians Health Alliance, Moses Taylor Hospital Scranton, PA

Under the supervision of Dr. Frank Kolucki. M.D.

Care of pregnant women from prenatal to postpartum

Care of woman and their gynecological health & urology

Winter 2016:

Pediatric Practices of NEPA, Honesdale, PA

Under the Supervision of Patti Howell, CRNP

Pediatric primary care setting

Fall 2016:

Honesdale Family Health Center, Honesdale, PA

Under the supervision of Melissa Rickard, CRNP

Primary care setting caring for patients across a lifespan

Certifications and Organizations

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Member since 2016

American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Member since 2017

Current Certifications:

Certification through the American Associations of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

I hold a current unrestricted DEA license

Pennsylvania RN and CRNP license

Arizona RN (compact state)and CRNP license

Critical Care Course

IV therapy course

ACLS

PALS

CPR

DOT physicals

Previous Certifications

VA-BC (Vascular Access -Board Certified)

Trained on ARROW products and the use ultrasound

References

David Reynolds, MD. Board Certified Gastroenterologist

1860 Fair Ave, Honesdale, PA 18431

570-***-**** (office number)

570-***-**** (personal number) Email: adhcri@r.postjobfree.com

Chelsea LaTourette, CRNP

175 Rutledgedale Rd

Tyler Hill, PA. 18469

570-***-**** Email: adhcri@r.postjobfree.com

Valerie Bell, CRNP

438 Ash Street, Bethany Pa 18431

570-***-**** Email: adhcri@r.postjobfree.com

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