Erin Piper
Registered Nurse
Dahlonega,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings. Top-notch clinical expertise, sound judgment and strengths in workflow optimization and strategic planning. Vigilant and conscientious about identifying and resolving concerns.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in community.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
Infusion Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Administered chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assisted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training and boost new hire confidence.
Oncology Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Patient Service Representative
Georgia Cancer Specialists
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed patient registration process, confirming data accuracy and completeness.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
- Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
- Assisted patients in filling out check-in and payment paperwork.
- Applied administrative knowledge and courtesy to explain procedures and services to patients.
- Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
- Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Reinhardt University
Waleska, GA12.2019
Skills
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- HIPAA Protocol Adherence
- RN Case Management
- Nurse Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Nursing Plan Development
Certifications
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Timeline
Case Manager
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Infusion Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
05.2021 - 11.2023
Oncology Staff Nurse
Northside Hospital Forsyth
01.2020 - 05.2021
Patient Service Representative
Georgia Cancer Specialists
09.2012 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Reinhardt University
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