erika kelsh, rn, bsn

registered nurse with over four years of acute care experience specializing in cardiac telemetry and progressive care, currently serving in the cardiac specialty unit at marinhealth medical center. my background includes cardiac rhythm interpretation, hemodynamic assessment, recognition of clinical deterioration, rapid response and code response, high-risk cardiovascular therapies, and post-cardiac catheterization care — all grounded in a commitment to quality, safety, and compassion.

passionate about empowering patients through education and building trust during their most vulnerable moments. served as co-chair for the cardiac care unit partnership council at sutter health and contributed to quality improvement initiatives on the glycemic control committee.

completed a 135-hour cardiac icu capstone and seeking to transition a strong cardiovascular foundation, critical thinking, and high-acuity nursing experience into an icu role.

MarinHealth Medical Center - Cardiac Specialty Unit | Greenbrae, CA

• Provide care for high-acuity cardiac telemetry patients with arrhythmias, heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and post-cardiac catheterization recovery.
• Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, promptly identifying significant arrhythmias and changes in patient condition.
• Perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments and monitor for hemodynamic instability, ischemia, fluid overload, and other acute complications.
• Manage patients receiving anticoagulant infusions, antiarrhythmic medications, and other high-risk cardiovascular therapies while monitoring therapeutic response and complications.
• Recognize and respond to acute clinical deterioration, initiate rapid response activation, and facilitate escalation of care for unstable patients.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, hospitalists, pharmacists, case managers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate complex patient care.

Sutter Health - Cardiac Care | Sacramento, CA

• Provided comprehensive care for telemetry and cardiac patients with acute coronary syndromes, heart failure exacerbations, arrhythmias, and post-procedural cardiac interventions.
• Interpreted cardiac rhythms, recognized significant changes in patient condition, and collaborated with providers to initiate timely interventions.
• Coordinated multidisciplinary care with cardiologists, pharmacists, therapists, and case managers to optimize patient outcomes.

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento | Sacramento, CA

• Completed 135 clinical hours in a high-acuity Cardiac ICU caring for complex cardiovascular patients under RN supervision.
• Gained exposure to critical care assessment, continuous cardiac monitoring, post-operative cardiac care, and interdisciplinary critical care management.

Nursearch - Various East Bay Facilities | Vallejo, CA

• Provided patient care across rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and nursing home facilities while independently prioritizing changing patient needs.
• Adapted quickly to varying workflows and facility protocols while collaborating with the healthcare team to support safe, high-quality care.

• Served as Co-Chair of the Cardiac Care Unit Partnership Council at Sutter Health, leading shared governance initiatives and workflow improvement projects.
• Represented the Cardiac Care Unit on the Glycemic Control Committee, contributing to evidence-based practice and quality improvement efforts.

• California Registered Nurse (License No. 95235404)
• ACLS – American Heart Association (2025–2027)
• BLS/CPR/AED – American Heart Association (2025–2027)
• NIHSS – Apex Innovations (2026)

Telemetry monitoring & rhythm interpretation | Hemodynamic assessment | Recognition of clinical deterioration | Rapid Response & Code Blue response | Cardiac drips & Heparin infusions | Antiarrhythmic therapy | Post-cardiac catheterization care | Acute coronary syndrome | Heart failure management | Stroke & sepsis screening | Patient & family education | Epic EMR

• Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA — B.S. in Nursing (BSN), Accelerated Program (August 2018)
• University of California, Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA — B.S. in Biopsychology (March 2015)