Ericka Abrams

Responded swiftly to critical emergencies, ensuring effective interventions and optimal patient care.

• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital standards, currently a charge RN for the department.
• Documented accurately in electronic medical record system.
• Provided health education to patients and families, emphasizing self-management and wellness.
• Adhered to infection control procedures, fostering a clean and secure environment for all patients.
• Executed emergency responses with expertise, maintaining composure during critical situations.

Employed in a freestanding Emergency Department with point of care laboratory testing.

Emergency Department RN with greater than 1 year charge nurse experience in a level II Trauma Center. Experience in multiple mass casualty incidents. I was hired into the original Emergency Department in Denver and was present when a new Emergency Department was built at the same location. Then was part of the original ED staff that transitioned to the new campus in Aurora in 2007. I was also present for the transition from the original Aurora campus ED to the new much larger department that now exists.

Employed as nurse in observation unit of emergency department,  also served as staff nurse in main ED in addition to being the ECG technician for the department.

Employed as staff nurse on general medical/surgical unit, with some long term care nursing experience.

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care pl
• Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
• Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
• Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
• Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.