Erica Crandall
Cumming,GA
Summary
15 years of experience developing and implementing individualized patient care plans, with daily management of electronic medical records. Coordinates nursing care to support continuity, safety, and documentation accuracy. Proven ability to work independently and master new clinical workflows quickly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Infectious Disease Services of Georgia
Cumming, Georgia
04.2026 - Current
- Administered infusion therapies for infectious disease patients in outpatient clinical setting.
- Assessed patient conditions before, during, and after IV treatment.
- Monitored infusion reactions and responded to clinical changes promptly.
- Educated patients on infusion care, side effects, and home instructions.
- Documented data such as types of solution used, amount administered, rate of administration, duration of treatment, and other relevant information into electronic medical record systems.
- Managed peripheral and central line access for infusion procedures.
Registered Nurse Manager
OlympusMD Wellness
Milton, GA
03.2025 - Current
- Ensure compliance with infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections
- Administer intravenous medications and fluids, monitoring closely for any adverse reactions or complications
- Perform weekly inventory and chart audits.
- Performed venipuncture and accessed peripheral veins for blood draws or insertion of IV catheters
- Led nursing staff scheduling and daily assignments across care units.
- Trained nurses on policies, procedures, and patient safety standards.
- Monitored charting accuracy and maintained electronic health records compliance.
- Managed staffing coverage for shifts, leave requests, and workload balance.
- Implemented strategies to improve customer satisfaction scores.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Detox Center
Alpharetta, GA
03.2022 - 04.2026
- Monitor patients for change of condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
- Perform lab tests and communicate results
- Provide patients with the tools for successful completion of therapy through education and encouragement
- Administer medications to patients as ordered
- Analyzed and completed electronic charting
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients' physical and mental health status, documenting findings accurately
- Mentored new nurses through orientation programs by sharing knowledge about best practices in clinical settings
RN Nurse assessment coordinator
Salude
Suwanee, GA
12.2017 - 09.2022
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
- Coordinated and managed the MDS (Minimum Data Set) process for a skilled nursing facility, ensuring accurate and timely completion of assessments
- Reviewed and analyzed resident medical records to identify relevant diagnoses, treatments, medications, and therapies for inclusion in MDS assessments
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations related to MDS assessment documentation and submission timelines
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid guidelines and reimbursement rules to accurately code MDS assessments
- Conducted regular audits of completed MDS assessments to identify any discrepancies or errors that required correction
- Provided education and training to nursing staff on proper documentation practices to support accurate coding in the MDS assessment process
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in residents' conditions or treatment plans as identified through the MDS assessment process
- Assisted in coordinating discharge planning for residents transitioning out of the skilled nursing facility by providing comprehensive discharge summaries based on MDS assessments
- Collaborated with billing department to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided based on MDS assessment coding
- Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding questions or concerns related to the MDS assessment process
- Achieved an overall rating of 'Excellent' during state survey inspections related to MDS assessment accuracy and compliance
LPN/ MDS COORDINATOR
CHESTNUT RIDGE NURSING AND REHAB
Cumming, GA
04.2011 - 01.2019
- Coordinated and managed the MDS (Minimum Data Set) process for a skilled nursing facility, ensuring accurate and timely completion of assessments
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to gather necessary information for MDS assessments, including medical records, physician orders, and resident interviews
- Reviewed and analyzed resident medical records to identify relevant diagnoses, treatments, medications, and therapies for inclusion in MDS assessments
- Conducted regular audits of completed MDS assessments to identify any discrepancies or errors that required correction
- Provided education and training to nursing staff on proper documentation practices to support accurate coding in the MDS assessment process
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident progress, update care plans, and address any concerns or changes in condition
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in residents' conditions or treatment plans as identified through the MDS assessment process
- Collaborated with billing department to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided based on MDS assessment coding
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Albany State University
Cordele, GA12.2020
PRACTICAL NURSING (Diploma) -
LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Cumming, GA04.2011
Skills
- IV insertion
- EMR/EHR
- Supervising Experience
- RN experience (More than 5 years)
- Customer service
- Catheterization
- PointClickCare
- Med spa experience
- MDS
- Conflict management
- Infection control
- Collecting samples for laboratory testing
- Triage
- ICD-10
- Managed Care
- Infection Control Training
- Vascular access
- Care plans
- Experience administering injections
- Geriatrics
- Management
- Tube feeding
- Documentation review
- Discharge planning
- Auditing
- Leadership
- Skilled nursing facility experience
- IV medication administration
Certification
• RN License, GA, 02/01/27
• IV Certification, Present
• ICD 10 certificate, 08/01/19, Present
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• CPI Certification, 02/01/26
• MDS certification, 08/01/19
• AHIMA Certified Professional Coder
• IV Certification, Present
• ICD 10 certificate, 08/01/19, Present
• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• CPI Certification, 02/01/26
• MDS certification, 08/01/19
• AHIMA Certified Professional Coder
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Title: Registered Nurse
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Infectious Disease Services of Georgia
04.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse Manager
OlympusMD Wellness
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sunrise Detox Center
03.2022 - 04.2026
RN Nurse assessment coordinator
Salude
12.2017 - 09.2022
LPN/ MDS COORDINATOR
CHESTNUT RIDGE NURSING AND REHAB
04.2011 - 01.2019
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Albany State University
PRACTICAL NURSING (Diploma) -
LANIER TECHNICAL COLLEGE