Erin Challinor
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable nurse with a passion for healthcare innovation and a desire to transition into the biotech industry. Bringing extensive clinical experience in patient care, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in medical terminology, aseptic training, and electronic health records management. Eager to leverage my strong foundation in healthcare alongside my aptitude for scientific inquiry and problem-solving to contribute to biotech research, development, and operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hartford Healthcare William W. Backus Hospital
04.2011 - Current
- Engage with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes
- Pyxis and safety audits
- Perform scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
- Chart on each patient daily
- Support patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
- Calculate dosages, drip rates, and convert dosages using basic math
- Help monitor fellows in safety procedures including correct gowning, maintaining sterile fields and correct documentation
Site Director
Town Of Groton
11.2005 - Current
- Supervise campers and team safely by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors at Summer Camp
- Maintain a fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility
- Oversee Team including physical therapists, Occupational therapist, Behaviorist, one on one staff support staff and speech pathologist
- The average summer included a staff of 25 people
- Medication passes daily including PRN medications and scheduled medications
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety
- Stay abreast of entertainment offerings within the marketplace to evaluate and report trends, opportunities and competition
- Budgeting and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives
Education
BioWork- Process Technician Certificate -
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC04.2025
Vocational Training Completed - Licensed Practical Nurse
Norwich Technical High School
Norwich, CT06.2011
Associate of Science - General Studies
Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, CT01.2010
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Writing
- Cell Culture
- Leadership
- Lean Manufacturing
- Environmental Compliance
- Writing & Revising SOPs
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts
- Aseptic training
- Proper gowning
Accomplishments
· Supervised team of 25 staff members.
· 14 Years of Service at Hartford Healthcare – 19 years of Service with the Town of Groton
· Lead the Safety Starts with me Campaign
· Safety in the Workplace Award 2022
Affiliations
- Association for Women in Sciences member
- Safety Committee - Hartford Healthcare
- Coach for Norwich Special Olympics
- Board Secretary for Norwich Events Organization
- Committee member on the Recreation Advisory Board for the City of Norwich
- Member of the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hartford Healthcare William W. Backus Hospital
04.2011 - Current
Site Director
Town Of Groton
11.2005 - Current
Vocational Training Completed - Licensed Practical Nurse
Norwich Technical High School
Associate of Science - General Studies
Three Rivers Community College
BioWork- Process Technician Certificate -
Wake Technical Community College
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