Erin Nichols
Tremont City,OH
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Hospice Admissions Nurse with a proven track record at Ohio Valley Hospice, skilled in patient assessment and care plan development. Expert in regulatory compliance and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy. Successfully increased hospice awareness through community outreach initiatives, fostering informed decision-making for families.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Ohio Valley Hospice
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine hospice eligibility and care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients and families.
- Educated patients and caregivers on hospice services, benefits, and support resources available.
- Coordinated patient admissions by ensuring timely documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Increased awareness of hospice benefits among patients, families, and healthcare professionals through educational presentations and community outreach efforts.
- Provided compassionate support to families in crisis situations, guiding them through complex decision-making regarding their loved ones'' end-of-life care options.
RN Trainer
Choices in Community Living
10.2016 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Led quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient safety and satisfaction within community settings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Patient Care Manager
Day City Hospice
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery.
- Managed daily operations and workflow to ensure optimal patient satisfaction and compliance.
- Developed training programs for staff on hospice care protocols and best practices.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined patient intake processes.
- Evaluated staff performance, providing mentorship to foster professional growth within the team.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering effective communication, teamwork, and employee engagement.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH06-1987
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Hospice eligibility determination
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Staff training and mentorship
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Clinical documentation
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 35 staff members
Certification
- Train The Trainer (DODD) - 6 years
- Hospice Training - 19 years
Timeline
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Ohio Valley Hospice
06.2023 - Current
Patient Care Manager
Day City Hospice
02.2021 - 06.2023
RN Trainer
Choices in Community Living
10.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College