Erin Allen
Crestwood,KY
Summary
I am a compassionate and patient-driven Registered Nurse who is considered a team player, dedicated, and motivated. Having a background in Oncology has provided me with a sense of compassion and proficiency to provide the best care possible to patients, regardless of the specialty. I am ambitious, hardworking, and value my relationships with both my patients and colleagues. I have a love for education, learning the latest information on healthcare, and being able to share knowledge with others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
Norton Healthcare, Norton Cancer Institute
Louisville, KY
06.2013 - 10.2019
- Assessed patient health prior to, during, and after infusion therapy.
- Provided direct patient care including monitoring vital signs, administration of medication, IV and port access, dressing changes, and supportive therapies.
- Educated patients and their family members on health maintenance, symptom management, treatment options, and mental health prioritization.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, pharmacists, financial services, and other members of the treatment team.
Oncology Nurse Clinician
Norton Healthcare, Norton Cancer Institute
Louisville, KY
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Helped to organize and implement patient care plans that included chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and palliative care.
- Worked directly with Dr. Michael Driscoll, the team of oncology nurse practioners, and the pharmacy team to coordinate communication regarding all aspects of care for the patient.
- Helped to coordinate referrals based off of patients needs.
- Worked with research team to coordinate care of patient when entering and seeking out clinical trials.
- Educated patients at length on oncology treatment, side effects, symptom management, and resources available to them within the community.
- Ensured appropriate scheduling of follow-up visits with treatment team.
RN, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
Formerly Norton Suburban Hospital
Louisville, KY
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Provided assessments by performing physical exams, reviewing and obtaining vital signs, and evaluating lab and other test results.
- Administered medications and injections, assisted with rehabilitation services for Orthopedic patients, and performed wound care.
- Updated and maintained patient chart by reviewing new findings and completing progress notes.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, case managers, and pharmacists to ensure the best individualized patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Louisville, KY08-2008
Pre-Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KYSkills
- Compassion and Empathy
- Quality Improvement
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient Management
Certification
- RN, BSN
- BLS certified through May 2018
- ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy Certified through July 2019
- OCN certification maintained through May 2018
- Performance Improvement Nurse April 2014-September 2016
Hiatus
- While nursing has always been a love of mine, I was pulled in a different direction in late 2019 after welcoming my second child. As our family grew, I chose to take a hiatus from nursing to focus on my children. Our family has grown even more since then, as has my love for being a mother. But I feel that it is time to get back into nursing, regaining a passion for healthcare and education, and building relationships with my well respected peers.
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Clinician
Norton Healthcare, Norton Cancer Institute
09.2016 - 06.2018
RN
Norton Healthcare, Norton Cancer Institute
06.2013 - 10.2019
RN, Medical-Surgical/Orthopedics
Formerly Norton Suburban Hospital
06.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Spalding University
Pre-Nursing
University of Kentucky
- RN, BSN
- BLS certified through May 2018
- ONS chemotherapy/biotherapy Certified through July 2019
- OCN certification maintained through May 2018
- Performance Improvement Nurse April 2014-September 2016
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