Erin N. Vandermer
Monongahela,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in providing outstanding patient care in various healthcare settings. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OP Nurse Coordinator 1/Renal nurse educator for CKD program
University of Pittsburgh Physicians division
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement effective patient teaching plans.
- Educate patients on health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
- Efficient documentation using EPIC EMR and Excel.
Case Manager/Admission RN
Omni Home Health Care
Canonsburg, PA
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed patients' needs, developed care plans, and monitored progress toward goals.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services, and other agencies to meet patient needs.
- Performed supervisory visits of LPNs
- Use of HCHB, Microsoft TEAMS, Outlook, and Forcura
- Educated patients and their families
Case Manager/Field RN
OSPTA Home Health Care
Belle Vernon, PA
12.2016 - 02.2023
- Provided direct and compassionate care to patients in the home setting.
- Exceptional patient assessment, observation, monitoring, and educatio
- Proficient knowledge of OASIS and documentation
- Advocated on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and support.
- Developed phlebotomy policy for the company
Dialysis Clinic RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clairton, PA
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Oversaw all aspects of operation on the front lines of an outpatient clinic.
- Assessed patient conditions by performing physical examinations, taking vital signs, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Supervised patient care, developed and administered dialysis plans, and analyzed patient data.
- Prepared and maintained 13 dialysis machines.
- Collaborated with Physicians, Nurses, transplant centers, access centers, MSW, and RDN to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Oncology/Med Surg Staff Nurse/Float RN
The Washington Hospital
Washington, PA
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided thorough patient assessment, education, medication administration, and documentation.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times or end-of-life situations.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare staff members.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions, and educational seminars.
RN/IV Team
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2014 - 09.2014
- Performed vascular access and phlebotomy services on difficult patients, ranging from NICU to adolescence.
- PICC line access, removal of PICC lines, sterile dressing changes, port access and de-access.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate IV interventions.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
LPN/RN Homecare Field Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Health
Monroeville
02.2011 - 09.2014
- Performed all patient care tasks in home/school nurse fill-in.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections, and performing other nursing duties.
- Co-treated patients with other home health disciplines.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
JRMC Diagnostics
Clairton, PA
07.2008 - 03.2014
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing courses
UPMC St. Margaret’s School of Nursing
McKeesport, Pa01.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing courses
UPMC St. Margaret’s School of Nursing
Blawnox, Pa01.2010
Skills
- Healthcare documentation
- Telephone triage
- Care Coordination
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Patient education and advocacy
Certification
- Hemodialysis Nurse, 2015
- Registered Nurse, 03/2014
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/2010
- Certified Phlebotomist, 2008
- CPR/BLS certified, American Heart Association, 02/25/2023
Timeline
OP Nurse Coordinator 1/Renal nurse educator for CKD program
University of Pittsburgh Physicians division
08.2023 - Current
Case Manager/Admission RN
Omni Home Health Care
03.2023 - 07.2023
Case Manager/Field RN
OSPTA Home Health Care
12.2016 - 02.2023
Dialysis Clinic RN
Fresenius Kidney Care
11.2015 - 12.2016
Oncology/Med Surg Staff Nurse/Float RN
The Washington Hospital
09.2014 - 11.2015
RN/IV Team
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
04.2014 - 09.2014
LPN/RN Homecare Field Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Health
02.2011 - 09.2014
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
JRMC Diagnostics
07.2008 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse - Nursing courses
UPMC St. Margaret’s School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing courses
UPMC St. Margaret’s School of Nursing
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