Aileen Cotterman
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
New Albany,OH
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 15 years in improving patient outcomes and navigating healthcare complexities. Skilled in analytical thinking and relationship building to foster collaboration with patients and healthcare teams. Committed to continuous improvement in care delivery while advocating for patient needs to ensure a supportive health environment.
Work History
Outpatient Surgery Center Registered Nurse
2 Years 7 Months- Manage patients prior to endoscopy and surgical procedures and
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administer medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, enhancing nursing protocols and improving patient satisfaction scores..
- Advocate for patients' needs while facilitating communication between families and healthcare providers for effective care management.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborate with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Convey home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Clinical Case Manager
2 Years 8 Months- Educated patients to reduce emergency department utilization and hospital readmissions
- Coordinated patient care and facilitated safe transitions to next level of care for Emergency Department patients
- Empower patients with appropriate education to reduce emergency department utilization and hospital readmissions
- Encourage patient adherence to care plan and medication with education
- Promoted patient adherence to care plans and medication through targeted education
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
6 Years 7 Months- Triaged patients by telephone and computer for the hospital system’s 5 hospitals, including oncology patients, to a nationally recognized cancer hospital
- Spearheaded self-scheduling project for 30+ staff by developing and maintaining Google Sheets, enhancing scheduling efficiency and staff autonomy
- Provided consistent and concise documentation in EMR through the review of EPIC flowsheets and Care Everywhere
- Contributed to committees focused on workflow improvement, providing critical feedback for Grand Central rollout to streamline processes
- Reviewed and revised nursing department operations, ensuring compliance with hospital nursing and medical policies and procedures
Transition Navigator
11 Months- Supported cardiothoracic and congestive heart failure patients post-discharge through follow-up care, enhancing recovery and patient engagement.
- Managed approximately 20 patients per day.
- Identified and referred patients with potential health concerns to appropriate medical resources.
- Educated patients and families of medically fragile patient populations to encourage health promotion and prevention.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients to ensure continuity of care. by communing and collaborating with outside health facilities as needed.
- Provided consistent and concise documentation in EMR
- Utilized EPIC reports to establish daily workflow and future tasks
Staff Nurse
8 Years 4 Months- Delivered quality individualized inpatient care to various patient areas: Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit and Medical-Surgical Units
- Monitored patient care processes and addressed physiological needs of patients and families, ensuring holistic support
- Management of patients with multiple comorbidities
- Charge nurse experience, and unit resource for diabetes education and wound care
- Led nursing team as charge nurse in busy hospital unit, and unit resource for diabetes education and wound care
- Contributed to committees focused on process development, safety protocols, and staff engagement, fostering a collaborative work environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate Degree - Nursing
- cum laude graduate
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Skills
Patient care services
Chronic care support
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Strong clinical judgment
Proficient in EPIC
Resourceful problem solving
Team collaboration
Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of Ohio License # RN.334358
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Certified Case Manager
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
- American Nurses Association
- Philippine Nurses Association of Central Ohio
Timeline
Outpatient Surgery Center Registered Nurse
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Case Manager
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
05.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Transition Navigator
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
06.2020 - 05.2021Read More
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
11.2015 - 06.2022Read More
Staff Nurse
The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
07.2007 - 11.2015Read More
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Biology
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The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Columbus State Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing
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