Erica Drayer-Farmer
Erie
Summary
Ambitious Licensed Practical Nurse looking to expand work-related skills and achieve greater success to be utilized for better heath of the patients
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
LECOM Senior Living Center
Erie, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare teams promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
LPN, Private Duty
BAYADA
Erie, PA
06.2024 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence and dignity.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams for tailored support.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment options for informed decision-making.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
LPN
OB/GYN Asssociates
Erie, PA
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Escribe medications
LPN
UPMC, Urgent Care
Erie, PA
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Assist Providers with patient care
- Triage: rooming, vitals, medications, prioritize care
- Rapid Strep tests, wound cultures, urine dips/cultures
- Read lab/Xray results
- Escribe medications to pharmacy
LPN
Springhill Nursing Home
Erie, PA
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Medication Pass (via: oral, IV, Peg tube, injections)
- Observing and Comprehending vitals: Daily Assessments
- Excelling in wound care: I.E: wound vac/dressing changes
- Supervising Certified Nursing Assistants
- Demonstrates ability to review patient charts, record and report changes in patient conditions
- Active member of Safety/Falls committee
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA08.2011
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Erie, PA1997
Skills
- Extremely reliable and punctual
- Exquisite with time management: multitasking
- Incredibly outgoing, team player
- Awfully caring and empathetic towards patients needs
- good judgement and decision making skills
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
LECOM Senior Living Center
01.2026 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
BAYADA
06.2024 - 01.2026
LPN
OB/GYN Asssociates
09.2021 - 06.2024
LPN
UPMC, Urgent Care
07.2017 - 08.2021
LPN
Springhill Nursing Home
01.2013 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Mercyhurst University