Erin Mejia, MSN, FNP, RN, PHN

Los Angeles, CA 818-***-**** adjzxr@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Secure a Registered Nurse position that will enable me to utilize my skills, provide quality patient care and have an impact on the medical field.

Summary of Qualifications

California Registered Nurse License # 95036252

District of Columbia Registered Nurse License # RN1037065

Maryland Registered Nurse License # R215781 (MultiState License)

Virginia Registered Nurse License # 000*******

Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapts easily to change of environment and work schedule.

Maintains critical thinking skills to provide competent patient care.

Personable with a positive attitude; interfaces well with patients, families, and staff.

Team player with the ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts spirits.

Committed to provide exceptional patient care

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and experience with providing quality patient care.

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Experience with Pyxis medication distribution machine

Proficient in computer charting - Powerchart, Cerner, Medi-Tech, and Affinity

Education

Master of Science in Nursing – Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA, 05/2018 – 12/2019

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - West Coast University, N. Hollywood, CA, 04/2011 - 04/2014

• Awarded Dean’s List throughout the Program

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Casa Loma College, Van Nuys, CA, 04/2009 – 04/2010

• Vice President of graduating class

Professional Experience

Westlake Village Urgent Care – FNP 05/2020 – Current

Manage (assess, order tests, provide treatment) patients during their urgent care visit in person or via Telemedicine portal.

Interpret exams ordered

Self Employed – RN 01/2019 – Current

Various locations throughout Los Angeles County-PreOp, PACU, Circulator

Holy Cross Health – Clinical RN Emergency Room/Observation Unit 04/2015 – 01/2019

Care for patients who are suffering from acute illnesses and diseases

Administer drugs, medication and injections to patients

Treats patients with respect and dignity, and giving attention to individual needs and wishes

Maintains high clinical standards and high levels of quality care delivery

Implements diagnostic reasoning skills, advanced therapeutic interventions and education used in provision of direct patient care in a collaborative model

Effectively meets the specialized physiological and psychological needs of adults in the areas of health maintenance and promotion, along with the management of disease processes

Make clinical judgments using dependent and interdependent critical thinking skills

Fosters effective collaborations with physicians and other healthcare professionals to serve as an interdisciplinary team member for comprehensive treatments and best options for health and wellness for patients

Act as Charge Nurse

Problem solver and critical thinker with decision-making skills and able to work well under pressure

Start IV’s

Patient education

Administer blood products

PD dialysis catheter care

Straight, Foley, Coude catheter insertion, care, removal

Implant port accessing

Triage, initial assessment, general and focused assessment, discharge

Orthopedic device application, education

Specimen collection and delivery to laboratory department

Patient handoff within the unit, hospital, outside hospitals, snf’s, behavioral health facilities

River Road Surgery Center – PreOp/PACU Nurse 09/2017 – 01/2019

Problem solver and critical thinker with decision-making skills and able to work well under pressure

Start IV’s

Administer medications per MD order if necessary

Patient education for Pre/Intra/Post procedure

Pre-Op calls to verify patient was a candidate for procedures according to the centers guidelines and policies, as well as prepare the patient for day of and post surgery needs.

Prepare patients for surgery on day of procedure

Review patients H&P for surgical clearance

Post sedation recovery

Discharge instructions

NRI Staffing – Registered Nurse 06/2016 – 09/2017

Library of Congress- Health Services

Medocracy, Inc. - Montgomery County Occupational Health

CHC Wellness – Wellness/Flu clinic

My Wellness Matters – Wellness/Flu clinic

Doctors Regional Cancer Center – Radiation Oncology

River Road Surgery Center – PreOP/PACU

Century City Endoscopy – RN/LVN GI Lab/PACU, Infection Control 06/2006 –04/2015

Developed and Implemented Infection Control Policy & Procedures

Maintained Infection control policy per State code

Delegated tasks to GI techs and nurses

Room and instruments set-up for procedures

Proper cleaning and handling of instruments per manufacturers guidelines

Patient intake and preparation

Assisted through out procedure

Administered and monitored patients intra and post conscious sedation

Post sedation recovery

Discharge patients, providing any discharge instructions, and/or new medication education

Sherman Oaks Hospital - Emergency Department Registrar & PBX Operator/LVN 11/2002 –04/2015

Obtain patient information & input information into computer upon arrival to the ER

Verify insurance information and collect Co-Payments

Answer large volume of calls and direct them to appropriate departments

Certifications/Affiliations

BLS, ACLS, PALS, Los Angeles County Hospital Fire Safety, NIHSS stroke certified, Certified, ECG and pharmacology certificate, Crisis Prevention Intervention certified

Association of perioperative Registered Nurses and Emergency Nurses Association

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