Erin Donjon
Steeleville
Summary
Detail-oriented nurse with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals, all while maintaining a personal, positive experience for myself and my clients.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Triage Nurse
Shawnee Health
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN Office Nurse
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CHESTER
03.2020 - 04.2024
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered injections according to established guidelines; documented injection administration accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area; stocked supplies as needed; disposed of hazardous materials properly.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately.
- Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and health maintenance topics; answered questions regarding medications.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times; offered resources for further assistance if needed.
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
- Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
- Coordinated patient schedules for appointments and treatments with multiple healthcare providers or departments.
- Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
- Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
- Explained procedures and test results to assist patients in informed decision-making.
CNA
R & R COUNTRY CARE
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
- Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Provided quality care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility setting.
- Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents.
- Utilized safe lifting techniques to transfer patients from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during times of distress.
- Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
- Kept up-to-date on all safety protocols related to the job role.
- Ensured cleanliness of resident rooms at all times through regular housekeeping duties.
- Participated in educational activities to stay up-to-date with best practices in nursing.
- Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.
- Applied clean dressings, slings and support bandages.
- Reminded patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
Waitress
AJ'S BITE TO EAT
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained a positive attitude towards guests at all times by providing friendly conversation during interactions.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards of service.
CNA
VNA TIP PRIVATE DUTY
01.2011 - 06.2016
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
- Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
- Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations using appropriate interventions.
- Utilized restorative care techniques to promote patient independence.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, and stretchers.
- Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
- Reviewed patient dietary restrictions and food allergies to verify appropriate diet.
- Exercised comatose, paralyzed, and immobile patients.
- Shaved and drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, and examination.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing License - LPN
CCSI Nursing School
Hecker, IL12-2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Red Bud High School
Red Bud, IL06-2006
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Triaging
- Caregiving Skills
- Breathing Treatments
- Immunization Administration
- Tracking Symptoms
- ADLs Assistance
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- EKG Administration
- HIPAA Protocols
- Medication Dispensing
Certification
043.128623
Timeline
LPN Triage Nurse
Shawnee Health
04.2024 - 09.2025
LPN Office Nurse
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF CHESTER
03.2020 - 04.2024
CNA
R & R COUNTRY CARE
01.2017 - 12.2019
Waitress
AJ'S BITE TO EAT
07.2015 - 06.2018
CNA
VNA TIP PRIVATE DUTY
01.2011 - 06.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Red Bud High School
Licensed Practical Nursing License - LPN
CCSI Nursing School