Carrie Erwin, Rn, Msn, Ocn Email & Phone Number

Lisle, Illinois

As an oncology nurse navigator, I provide education for each cancer patient concerning their individual treatment and recovery. I also do the following as an oncology nurse navigator:Explain individual pathology and radiology resultsHelp patients understand the disease processEmpower patients to make informed treatment decisionsHelp patients refine their questions for their physiciansExplain treatment options given by their physiciansMonitor the patient’s progress through treatment, intervening as needed to ensure completion of treatmentEducate patients on survivorship planningHelp coordinate cancer patient's care during their cancer journey

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital-Downers Grove,Il

Responsible for the administration of chemotherapy to inpatients and outpatients and providing education to patients and families regarding the plan of care. Involved in patient care including caring for hospice patients and helping patients and families cope with end of life care. Managed patient’s plan of care and created safe discharge plans with interdisciplinary team members. Responsibilities also include: nurse leader/patient rounding, discharge call backs, responsible for daily staffing assignments, reviewing MIDAS safety events, service recovery, completing unit audits and helping coach, support and educate the nursing staff. Created patient care assistants new hire program for medical oncology unit. Leads and facilitates team efforts to direct the delivery of patient care impacting quality, service and cost outcomes. Manages complex oncology cases to maintain continuity of care with patients, families, nurses, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team with a proactive approach to transition planning.

Naperville,Il

Worked as a chemotherapy infusion nurse and was responsible for verifying chemotherapy orders, starting IV’s, administering IV infusions and chemotherapy in an out-patient setting. Educated patients and families on their disease process, chemotherapy drugs and side effects. Worked closely with the oncologists and triaged patients over the phone.

Addison,Il

Cared for patients in the home setting as well as in health care facilities who needed home health care services. Completed follow up visits after patient’s hospitalizations. Some responsibilities included: assessments, wound care, IV infusions, central line care, diabetic education, medication education and hospice care.

Master Of Science In Nursing (Msn), Nursing Education

Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn), Nursing