Erika Shaffer
Virginia Beach
Summary
Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner Student with a strong foundation in bedside nursing and growing a focus on evidence-based primary care. Seeking a clinical preceptor opportunity to develop skills in patient assessment, diagnosis, and management across the lifespan. Known for reliability, strong communication, and patient-centered approach to care,
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
07.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for changes in condition.
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges, streamlining workflow processes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
05.2021 - 07.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care coordination.
- Assessed patient conditions, documented findings, and communicated critical information to healthcare providers.
- Developed individualized nursing care plans based on comprehensive assessments and evolving patient needs.
- Mentored new nurses in best practices for patient care, safety standards, and hospital policies.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved workflow efficiency within the float pool team.
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Assisted nursing staff in patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Supported daily living activities, enhancing patient independence and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA02-2021
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Advanced physical examination
- Clinical assessment
- Acute care management
- Immunization administration
- Health promotion
- Geriatric care
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Clinical reasoning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Sentara Leigh Hospital
05.2021 - 07.2025
Nursing Care Partner
Sentara Leigh Hospital
11.2019 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Advanced Nursing Practice
Regent University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ECPI University