Erica Dillon
Grove City,Ohio
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with 15 years of hands-on expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Committed to providing all patients with outstanding care and support to help improve their quality of life. Proficient in working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CASE MANAGER
OHIOHEALTH AT HOME
Columbus, Ohio
05.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Assessed safety risks in the home environment such as fall hazards or improper use of medical equipment.
- Provided skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and treatments to homebound patients.
- Conducted patient education regarding disease process and self-care techniques.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Managed the administration of intravenous (IV) therapies and nutrition.
- Led patient care conferences with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provided skilled care to patients to achieve outcomes in collaboration with the patient's provider.
- Monitored patient progress and updated care plans accordingly.
- Trained new home health nurses, sharing best practices and clinical expertise.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions according to established standards and guidelines.
- Maintained timely documentation of all patient visits in the electronic medical record system.
- Managed caseload efficiently while meeting productivity goals set forth by management.
- Counseled family members on how best to provide ongoing support for their loved one's recovery at home.
RN
HUDAK FAMILY MEDICINE
Huntington, WV
11.2013 - 05.2019
- Established a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family and health care team
- Maintained professional growth and development in the nursing field by developing a diabetes education program to help better educate our patients.
- Performed telephone triage and direct admit patients as ordered by physician
- Assisted with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Assessed health status by completing a nursing assessment, notifies physician of abnormal findings and delegating tasks to appropriate team members for exceptional patient care.
- Administered and monitored patients for reactions and side effects of medications, IM and TB injections, and breathing treatments
- Called in prescription refills, completed prior authorizations through insurance companies for medication or imaging approval
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
LPN CHARGE NURSE
RIVERPARK HOSPITAL
Huntington, WV
05.2009 - 11.2013
- Reliable ethical nurse with the ability to stay calm and intervene during crisis and collaborate on multidisciplinary teams
- Proven ability to build positive relationships with patients, family members, physicians, and other medical professionals
- Provided knowledge of psychotropic medications, medication administration and management, and patient education
- Additional duties include patient admits and discharges, head to toe assessments, body and room searches, therapeutic holds, supervising visits, providing a safe and routine environment
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage communication and understanding among participants.
Education
Associates of Science in Nursing -
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH08.2018
Certification of Practical Nursing -
Collins Career Center
Chesapeake, OH06.2009
Regent Bachelor of Arts Degree - Nursing
Marshall University
Huntington, WV05.2005
Skills
- Medication Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Discharge Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Time and Schedule Management
- Compassionate and Caring
- Continuous Improvement
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Colostomy/Wounds/Catheter Care
- Professionalism
- Patient and Family Education
- Excellent Communication
- IV Medication Administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association, CPR and AED Program, Expiration Date 09/30/2025
- IV Therapy Certification
License
- Ohio Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), RN. 457305, Issued 10/27/2018, Expiration Date 10/31/2025
Accomplishments
- Inspire Awards
- Compassion Awards
- Excellence Awards
Timeline
RN CASE MANAGER
OHIOHEALTH AT HOME
05.2019 - Current
RN
HUDAK FAMILY MEDICINE
11.2013 - 05.2019
LPN CHARGE NURSE
RIVERPARK HOSPITAL
05.2009 - 11.2013
Associates of Science in Nursing -
University of Rio Grande
Certification of Practical Nursing -
Collins Career Center
Regent Bachelor of Arts Degree - Nursing
Marshall University
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