Erin Chipman
Wakefield, MA *****
adazcd@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
Highly meticulous and organized Registered Nurse with the ability to undertake multiple duties and deliver superior performance. LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RN2276503) December 2011 - September 2020
Licensed in MA & NH
IV Certified; CPR/AED certified for health care providers since 2011
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member since 2011 SKILLS
Management of nurses and technicians
Establishment of operational protocols and procedures
Development and delivery of training for staff and patients
Management and troubleshooting of remote devices and coordination of change-outs
Software: Electronic Medical Records (Epic), Home Health Care (Telehealth, Healthwyse/OASIS) EXPERIENCE
Telehealth Registered Nurse, Lahey Health at Home (formerly VNAME) - Woburn, MA September 2016 to February 2018
Integrated the Telehealth Program into the plan of care for 100+ high-risk patients; Ongoing management of care plan
Educated patients on their specific health conditions, medications, diet guidelines and signs/symptoms of exacerbation
Communicated with patient’s MDs to report vital sign trends and any signs/symptoms
Developed and maintained relationships with Care Team and other Lahey clinics to ensure patient safety
Developed a standard Telehealth protocol and day-to-day staff responsibilities for a newly centralized department
Onboarded two full-time RNs and one part-time RN and provided coaching and guidance to shape their day-to-day roles
Managed career development, training, and schedules for two full-time technicians and two part-time weekend nurses
Oversaw all aspects of a rapid equipment change for over 100 patients; Delivery of new devices along with staff & patient training and retrieval & return of the old devices
Developed and delivered training on new equipment and software for staff and patients; managed inventory of 135 devices Admission Registered Nurse, VNA Middlesex East - Wakefield, MA September 2015 to September 2016
Performed admission visits for community health clients
Assessed clients and evaluated need for referral to other disciplines
Monitored and managed patients’ Coumadin treatment
Obtained lab specimens per MD orders
Performed skilled nursing visits as needed
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Steward home care - Methuen, MA December 2014 to September 2015
Managed 18-25 patient case load
Administered skilled nursing care in the patient’s home
Provided IV medication and patient education
Performed vacuum-assisted wound closure and instructed patients in wound care
Administered Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Agency Registered Nurse Positions December 2011 to September 2015 Fireside Staffing - Pelham, NH (May 2012 to May 2014), Diversified Staffing Group - Framingham, MA (January 2013 to October 2014), Premier Staffing - Nashua, NH (October 2013 to September 2015)
Agency RN for various facilities on several different units (Sub Acute/Rehab Unit; LTC; Dementia; Adult/Geri; Locked Psych Units)
Experience with EMR and Pyxis system
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated patient care
Recorded all pertinent observations and treatments
Admitted, discharged and transferred patients as required
Administered medication as prescribed
Assessed patient’s condition and made recommendations for treatment to MD
Monitored wounds and applied wound care as needed
Monitored and maintained peripheral, midline and PICC lines
Collected various specimens for lab work
EDUCATION
Bunker Hill Community College - Boston, MA
Associate's Degree in Nursing (2011)
Newbury College - Brookline, MA
Associate's Degree in Psychology (1997)