Jennifer Eriksson, Rn Email and Phone Number

-Collaborated primarily with midwives to support high-risk births and low-risk physiologic labor and birth on a 12-bed unit-Supported water birth and hydrotherapy -Monitored FHR for abnormalities, staying in constant communication with midwives/OB/paediatrician -Provided neonatal resuscitation in unit nursery and assisted with transfers out to region’s only NICU at Baystate Medical Centre in Springfield, Massachusetts-Experience with Cerner (Powerchart and FetaLink)

-Provided care to low risk patients throughout labour, delivery, and postpartum phase in a 5-bed birthing unit with average of 200 births/year-Supported unmedicated childbirth and helped provide pain management options (including epidurals, nitrous)-Triaged and conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide midwives and on-call OB with patient health information to devise plan of care -Performed duties of “baby nurse” and provided neonatal resuscitation as needed -Performed newborn screenings and hearing tests -Assisted obstetricians and paediatricians with circumcision procedures-Experience with Cerner (Powerchart and FetaLink)

-Delivered 1:1 care to labouring patients and average of 1:4 mother/baby couplets in the postpartum phase in a 16-bed birthing unit -Educated and assisted patients with pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management options (nitrous oxide, IV meds, birthing ball, position changes, breathing techniques) -Circulated for Cesarean deliveries -Assisted with placement of IUPCs, FSE, amnioinfusions -Provided 1:1 care to patients on magnesium sulphate throughout labour -Experience with Meditech, OBTV, and Pyxis

-Supported phases of labour in low and high-risk pregnancies in Level 3 L&D unit ~4000 deliveries annually-Monitored fetal well-being and applied intrauterine resuscitation measures as needed -Oxytocin titration for inductions/augmentations-Circulated and scrubbed for cesarean sections and provided pre/post-op care-Provided education to patients and families surrounding procedures, delivery, breastfeeding, discharge -IV and phlebotomy skills

• Provided timely, service-oriented care to clients undergoing laser vision correction and cataract surgery • Managed care during pre- and post-operative phase by documenting vital signs, administering eye drops/ointments, inserting IVs, providing post-op education • Circulated in fast-paced operating room by assisting surgeon, anesthesiologist, and scrub nurse with medications, setting up surgical equipment, maintaining principles of asepsis

• Provided family-centered care during labor, birth, and postpartum phase • Scrubbed and circulated in operating room for Cesarean sections and provided post-operative care• Performed cervical dilation assessments• Assisted physician with the use of vacuum/forceps and management of shoulder dystocia • Assessed newborn at delivery and assisted in resuscitation when necessary • Provided compassionate care and bereavement support for IUFD deliveries • Supported hospital Baby-Friendly designation by educating parents surrounding breastfeeding benefits, techniques/positioning, hand expression, skin-to-skin practices; referred patients to lactation consultant as needed• Experience with Cerner (Powerchart and Fetal Link)

Completed final consolidation on paediatric oncology unit. Delivered compassionate, family-centered care to patients (9 days old - 18 years of age) presenting with leukemias/lymphomas, solid tumours, and brain tumours requiring complex treatment regimens. Conducted multi-system assessments, monitored and managed fever/sepsis, maintained fluid/electrolyte balance, provided rapid pain and symptom management, provided peripheral and central line care, sterile dressing/cap changes, blood and specimen collection.

Completed clinical placement on acute adult oncology setting. Responsible for care of patients with musculoskeletal tumours including bone and soft tissue sarcomas, benign aggressive bone and soft tissue tumours, and other metastatic disease-related conditions. Maintained principles of asepsis, monitored blood transfusions, performed post-mortem care, wound care, assessed/maintained/discontinued surgical drains, provided discharge teaching and planning, assisted with lifts and transfers.

Completed clinical placement in ambulatory care setting. Provided outpatient care to patients with lung/thoracic cancers from all stages of diagnosis, treatment, and palliation. Provided one-on-one patient and family education surrounding chemotherapy/immunotherapy treatment, associated risks, side effect profiles and their self-management, emergency signs and symptoms, treatment/medication scheduling. Monitored and assessed patient symptoms and psychosocial well-being, advocated for referrals to available supports and services as needed. Assisted preceptor in managing telephone-based triage.

Completed clinical placement on inpatient adult mental health unit. Provided recovery-based care to patients with psychiatric illnesses (i.e. bipolar disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, depression) in acute emotional distress and in need of immediate hospitalization. Performed mental status exams, systems assessments, and suicide risk assessments. Administered oral and parenteral medications, provided pain and symptom management, connected patients with community based resources.

Completed clinical rotation on paediatric rehab floor. Provided family-centered care to children and youth with musculoskeletal, developmental, neuromotor conditions including spinal cord injuries, Guillain-Barre syndrome, juvenile dermatomyositis, multiple sclerosis. Assisted patients with basic care and activities of daily living, administered medications, subcutaneous injections, pain and symptom management, performed clean intermittent catheterization, safe Hoyer transfers.

Completed clinical rotation on adult med-surg unit. Provided care to patients with complex co-morbidities and GI malignancies, IBD, hepatobiliary disease, trauma, bariatric surgery.Performed basic care, multi-system assessments, complex wound dressings, primed and hung IV lines, administered medications, provided patient-centered education surrounding repositioning, post-op mobilization, ostomy care, heparin drips and PTT values.

Completed clinical rotation on complex continuing care unit. Provided care to geriatric patients with multiple complex chronic care needs. Performed vital signs, basic care, tracheostomy and ostomy care, G-feed care, wound dressings, performed pain assessments on both verbal and nonverbal patients.

Completed clinical placement on postpartum/labour and delivery floor. Performed comprehensive assessments on mother and newborn, baby baths, perineal care, breast-feeding teaching and assistance. Provided evidence-based discharge teaching surrounding safe sleep practices, car seat safety, umbilical cord care, perineal care, feeding/elimination schedules, emergency signs and symptoms, community supports and services available.

Employed as a student physiotherapy assistant with the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre located at the Montfort Hospital, as part of the Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). Administered various physiotherapy treatments to military personnel in outpatient setting. Fitted clients with orthopaedic supports and braces, assisted with transfers and walking. Administrative duties.

Taught group ballet and jazz classes to children (7 -17 years of age). Organized lesson plans, ordered costumes, choreographed and prepared dancers for annual recital.

Taught group ballet classes to children ages 2+. Organized and implemented weekly camp activities for children and teens.