Erica Pitts RN, BSN, MBSErica.pitts79@gmail.com, (856) 264-6955

REGISTERED NURSECommitted, Patient Centered, and Fast-Paced RN- Dedicated to improving patients quality of care

Clinical Assistant Professor….. “Erica was engaged in the classroom and did above average in the clinical setting. She is a dedicated and successful student and I believe that her positive attributes will make her a great addition to your staff. As a new nurse, she brings energy and inquiry to the table with a solid nursing foundation. I highly recommend Erica for a nursing position in your organization”. Melanie Wassel DNP, RN, NP-C, GNP, Rutgers University, School of Nursing

Qualifications SummaryCaring and patient centered Registered Nurse with degrees in nursing, community health and biomedical science. Praised by clinical instructors and medical staff for critical thinking, exceptional assessment skills, and patient care.

Registered Nurse with a BSN, BS in Community Health, and a MBS in Biomedical Science. Displays superior skills in patient care and assessments, medication safety, identifying abnormalities and implementing

proper care.

Education & CertificationsLicensed Registered Nurse, State of New Jersey, 2016Bachelors of Nursing, Rutgers The State University, Camden, NJ GPA: 3.4, May 2016Certified in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, 2016Masters of Biomedical Science, University of Medicine and Dentistry, Stratford, NJ GPA:3.53, May 2008Bachelors of Science- University of Maryland, College Park, MD, Dec 2003

Clinical Rotations (90 hours each)Capstone, Kennedy Hospital, Washington Township, NJ, January 2016-March 2016

Assisted in the care of multiple traumas, cardiac arrests, stroke codes, and drug overdoses. Provided care to people across the lifespan with different conditions from infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly.

Community, Overbrook High School, Pine Hill, NJ, January 2016- May 2016 Screened teaching faculty for high blood pressure during free periods. Performed vision, hearing, blood pressure and scoliosis screenings on sophomore students.

Gerontology, Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Camden, NJ, July 2016 -August 2015 Provided acute & close monitoring of postoperative open-heart patients. Administered anticoagulation therapy, antihypertensive medications, encouraged deep breathing and incentive spirometry

use. Medical-Surgical, Cooper University Hospital, Camden, NJ, January 2015 - May 2015

Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition. Documented patient’s plan of care, identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing

interventions.Obstetrics-Gynecology, Voorhees Hospital, Voorhees, NJ, September 2015 - December 2015

Assisted NICU nurses with care of ventilated infants. Completed newborn and post-partum assessments.

Psychiatrics, Hampton House, Rancocas, NJ, January 2015 - May 2015 Through positive reinforcement encouraging the patient to draw upon his or her own strengths. Creating care plans after assessing the psychological needs of the client.

Pediatrics, Inspira Hospital, Vineland, NJ, September 2015 - December 2015 Administered respiratory treatments and provided patients and families with information regarding follow up care. Collaborated and consulted with health team members in order to provide care for pediatric patients.

Relevant ExperienceOne to One Observer, Virtua Hospital, Voorhees, NJ, August 2015 - Present

Providing continuous and close monitoring of patients for behavioral management and changes in mental status. Assisting patients with ambulation, bedding changes, and toileting.

ActivitiesMember, Student Nurses Association, Rutgers University, September 2014 - May 2016Volunteer, (walker and sign in table) Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Mercer County, NJ, Fall 2013 - Fall 2015

Community Service Coordinator, Prospective Physicians Association, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, September 2008 - May 2008