Erin Allerdissen
Lake Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Nurse Navigator demonstrates critical thinking, initiative and expertise in pediatric critical care to assist patients in achieving optimum health, reduced hospitalization and increased quality of life. Leverages comprehensive knowledge of general nursing theory to function autonomously in patient care, resource management and other areas of professional practice. Drives clinical, quality and cost effective outcomes for patient population by identifying best practices and targeting performance improvement efforts.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Complex Care Nurse Navigator
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitates timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity.
- Coordinates appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Provides trach and g-tube education and care.
- Registered nurse for clinic hours including rooming patients and taking initial assessments.
- Initiates and follows up on medical equipment orders.
NICU Staff Nurse
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Clinical mentor and preceptor to nursing students, graduate nurses, and new staff members
- Pod charge nurse overseeing and supervising nurses in designated area
- Active participant in OR/NICU collaborative committee
Staff Nurse
Progress West Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided care to postpartum patients, well-baby newborns, pediatric patients, and neonates in Special Care Nursery
- Educated families on postpartum, newborn, neonatal, and pediatric care in preparation for discharge
- Collaborated with several different services including OBGYN, Neonatology, and Pediatrics to facilitate excellent patient care and experience
Clinical Nurse Educator
Bayada Pediatrics
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in the initiation and development of high-fidelity sim lab for nurse residency program
- Managed the clinical responsibilities of field staff nurses and provided continuing education
- Organized and facilitated new hire orientation for all new staff nurses
Staff Nurse
Washington University Clinical Associates Southwest Pediatrics
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted in leading staff nurses and medical assistants during clinical shifts
- Developed and conducted new hire training and ongoing education for current staff members
Clinical Nurse Manager
Bayada Pediatrics
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed the clinical responsibilities of all field staff nurses
- Provided initial and annual education courses and complete staff competencies within the simulation lab and in the field
- Conducted initial and supervisory assessments of pediatric patients with complex medical histories and diagnoses
Staff Nurse
Washington University Clinical Associates Southwest Pediatrics
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Triaged pediatric conditions, administered vaccines, and conducted point of care testing
- Provided family centered care, support, and education to pediatric patients and their families
Staff Nurse
Mercy South Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Educated families and patients pre-operatively and post-operatively
- Collaborated with multiple different healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care
- Cardiovascular Operating Room
Staff Nurse
St.Louis Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided specialized and intensive care to neonates and infants
- Educated patients and families during hospitalization and prior to discharge
- Performed scrub duties during cardiac and thoracic surgery cases
- Assisted with simple suturing, wound vac placement, and post-operative dressings
- Circulated and helped staff in the OR prepare patients for the surgical procedures
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiovascular Operating Room
Nurse Injector
Dr.Paul Rottler
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Consulted patients, built strong rapport, and developed an ongoing regimen to meet patient’s individual needs
Staff Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided specialized and intensive care to neonates, infants, and children of all ages
- Precepted nursing students and novice nurses
- Assisted in bedside procedures, including ECMO cannulation and initiation
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Nursing Supervisor
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Provided support to nurses and collaborated with other healthcare providers to facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Educated, mentored, and facilitated continuing education for nurses
- Created daily staffing assignments and effectively delegated work to ensure excellent patient care
- General Pediatrics & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Staff Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Provided specialized and intensive care to neonates, infants, and children of all ages
- Experienced in managing multiple medication drips and caring for patients on ECMO
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Staff Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided specialized and intensive care for pediatric patients with congenital heart defects
- Educated families and patients pre-operatively and post-operative
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College
St. Louis, MO04.2011
Skills
- NICU/PICU
- Trach Tubes Triage
- G-Tube Triage
- Resource utilization
- Patient Care Coordination
- Healthcare
- CPR certified
- Clinical assessment
- Patient education
- Discharge instructions
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State Board of Missouri Nursing
- Registered Nurse Certified-Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC), National Certification Corporation
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), American Academy of Pediatrics
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association
- S.T.A.B.L.E Course
- Periop101, AORN
Timeline
Complex Care Nurse Navigator
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
01.2025 - Current
NICU Staff Nurse
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
07.2023 - 01.2025
Staff Nurse
Progress West Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2023
Clinical Nurse Educator
Bayada Pediatrics
07.2022 - 11.2022
Staff Nurse
Washington University Clinical Associates Southwest Pediatrics
11.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Nurse Manager
Bayada Pediatrics
07.2021 - 11.2021
Staff Nurse
Washington University Clinical Associates Southwest Pediatrics
02.2021 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse
Mercy South Hospital
06.2019 - 12.2020
Staff Nurse
St.Louis Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - 06.2019
Nurse Injector
Dr.Paul Rottler
05.2017 - 01.2018
Staff Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
04.2016 - 05.2017
Nursing Supervisor
Honor Health Scottsdale Shea
09.2015 - 03.2016
Staff Nurse
Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
12.2012 - 08.2015
Staff Nurse
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
07.2011 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College