Erin Whalen
Mackinaw
Summary
Adept Advanced Practice Provider with a robust background in oncology and critical care, exemplified by a tenure at Illinois Cancer Care. Skilled in performing bone marrow biopsies and leveraging critical thinking for patient care, I've significantly contributed to personalized treatment plans and professional development of peers. Active in major oncology research groups, my approach blends technical proficiency with compassionate, patient-centered care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Provider
Illinois Cancer Care
06.2018 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Mentored new advanced providers, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Performed bone marrow biopsies.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments by interpreting lab and imaging results.
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint France Medical Center
01.2009 - 06.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Covered staffing shortages through out the hospital as a RN in the float pool covering all adult intensive care units, all adult general floor units, general pediatric care unit, intermediate pediatric care unit, and the emergency department.
- Served as the crisis nurse responsible to cover all emergency responses throughout the hospital
- Worked in the interventional pulmonary lab responsible for the sedation of patients during the procedure as well as working as first assist during bronchoscopy procedures
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2002 - 12.2008
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Cared for patient in the Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department for 3 years as a TNS certified RN
- Spent 4 years in the Post Anesthesia Care unit as a charge nurse responsible for the post operative patient including outpatient as well as critically ill patient requiring intensive care
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Francis Medical Center School of Nursing
Peoria, IL05-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL12-1999
Skills
- Proficient at performing bone marrow biopsy
- CITI Training 2013- Present
- Heartland Cancer Research NCI Community Oncology Research Program member
- ECOG-ACRIN (Legacy ECOG) member
- Alliance (Legacy NCCTG, CALGB) member
- NRG Oncology (Legacy NSABP, RTOG) member
- ACCRU (Legacy MCCRC) member
- SWOG member
Timeline
Advanced Practice Provider
Illinois Cancer Care
06.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
OSF Saint France Medical Center
01.2009 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2002 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Saint Francis Medical Center School of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Parkland College
Bachelor of Arts - Physiology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
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