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Erin Patenaude

Erin Patenaude

Lisle,IL

Summary

Dedicated RN Clinical Coordinator offering expert clinical skills and judgment. Delivers top-notch care to patients with diverse histories. Uses nursing processes to effectively assess, plan and evaluate patient care. Highly observant, diligent and dedicated to my patients and staff.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Clinal Coordinator

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
06.2023 - Current
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
  • Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with staff.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
  • Managed performance of 140-person nursing staff, reviewing task completion, prioritization and report quality.
  • Resolved conflicts between patients, families and staff members in a timely manner.

Registered Nurse

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
12.2011 - Current
  • During my tenure at Elmhurst Hospital, I have worked as a full time weekender unit nurse and Team Leader of the Cardiovascular Unit
  • Responsibilities include providing safe, accurate and personalized care to all patients
  • I take most pride as my role as Team Leader on the unit
  • In this role I provided education and clinical guidance to the nursing staff
  • I worked directly with leadership on issues regarding the unit in terms of staffing, maintenance issues and emergency procedures
  • I also performed audits and clinical record reviews and gave first-line customer service to patient and families
  • As a long time nurse on the CV unit I also helped in ushering in the newest employees
  • I worked as a preceptor for new and resident nurses
  • I am often sought after as a resource for questions and procedures related to patient care.

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL
10.2008 - 11.2011
  • During my tenure at Hinsdale Hospital, I worked as a full time unit nurse and Team Leader of the Cardiovascular Unit
  • Responsibilities include providing safe, accurate and personalized care to all patients
  • I also worked on staff assignments, guidance and education and customer service as the leader on the unit.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

West Suburban College of Nursing
05.2008

Skills

  • Proficiency with medical record technology including EPIC, Meditech and Cerner
  • Proficient in Telemetry and performing EKGs
  • Coordinating with other departments to ensure timely and seamless patient care
  • Monitoring vital signs and reviewing symptoms of the patient
  • Assisting physicians in bedside procedures
  • Administering medications safely and as necessary
  • Educating patients and families on diagnosis, medications and safety
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
  • Well developed time management skills

Certification

  • BLS, 01/2022
  • ACLS, 05/2021
  • NIHSS, 09/2020
  • PCCN, 07/2023

Accomplishments

  • Achievements/Tasks

Organizations

AACN - American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 01/2010, Present

Languages

English

Hobbies and Interests

Photography and Design

Timeline

RN Clinal Coordinator

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
12.2011 - Current

Registered Nurse

AdventHealth Hinsdale
10.2008 - 11.2011

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

West Suburban College of Nursing

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