Erin Penman
Centerburg,OH
Summary
Experienced Pediatric Nurse with expertise in patient assessment, clinical judgement and time management. Strong background in multi-disciplinary collaboration, telephone triage and confident in fast paced settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ACHD Triage Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to determine urgency of care needs
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure timely interventions
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records
- Provided education to families on treatment options and procedures
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and medical professionals
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information and treatment plans.
Heart Center Triage Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
03.2019 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to determine priority of care and appropriate interventions.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient information and track progress accurately.
- Streamlined communication processes between departments to enhance patient care coordination.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Outpatient Primary Care Nurse
Knox Community Hospital
Centerburg, OH
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments to determine health status and care needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients on disease management, medication adherence, and preventive health strategies.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
Outpatient Cardiology Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, OH
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Obtained vitals in outpatient pediatric cardiology.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Educated families on cardiology conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care protocols.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and improve outcomes in cardiac nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OHSkills
- Triage
- Prescription refills
- Clinical judgment
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient assessment
- Telephone triage
- Pediatric nursing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
Timeline
ACHD Triage Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Outpatient Primary Care Nurse
Knox Community Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2025
Heart Center Triage Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Outpatient Cardiology Nurse
Nationwide Children's Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University