Erin Criss
Knoxville
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with over 12 years of experience in acute dialysis, medical-surgical, telemetry, cardiac step-down, hospice, case management, and travel nursing. Expertise in patient assessment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and critical thinking. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Covenant Healthcare
Knoxville
03.2025 - Current
- Coordinated comprehensive hospice care plans, enhancing patient quality of life during terminal illness.
- Conducted ongoing patient assessments, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to tailor care strategies.
- Educated patients and families regarding symptom management and end-of-life care.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation to support patient care and ensure regulatory compliance.
Travel Registered Nurse Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Aya Healthcare
San Diego
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to maintain safety and treatment efficacy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through coordinated care.
- Adapted to diverse hospital systems and varied patient populations to ensure high-quality care.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Delivered specialized acute dialysis care for critically ill patients.
- Monitored and assessed patient conditions to implement timely interventions.
- Provided education to patients and families on dialysis treatments and individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided comprehensive nursing care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a fast-paced acute care setting.
- Monitored cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions for clinical changes.
- Administered medications, treatments, and IV therapies while ensuring patient safety and compliance with physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, enhancing development and implementation of individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, and ongoing care needs.
- Maintained accurate EMR documentation, supporting adherence to hospital policies and HIPAA standards.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
Maryville
07.2015 - 03.2018
- Administered dialysis treatments while monitoring patients for complications to ensure safety and effective care.
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients following established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions during procedures.
- Managed high-acuity patient caseloads in fast-paced environments, providing critical support and timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Cardiac Step-Down Registered Nurse
Covenant Health Care
Knoxville
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Delivered post-operative care to cardiac surgery patients, ensuring effective recovery and monitoring for complications.
- Instructed patients and families on recovery protocols and post-surgical care, enhancing understanding and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications and IV therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided education to patients and families on post-discharge care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Bristol, TN01-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN01-2013
Skills
- Hospice Case Management
- Palliative Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Plan Development
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient & Family Education
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Time Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Tennessee
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Covenant Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Aya Healthcare
10.2023 - 03.2025
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
University of Tennessee Medical Center
03.2020 - 07.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
University of Tennessee Medical Center
03.2018 - 03.2020
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
07.2015 - 03.2018
Cardiac Step-Down Registered Nurse
Covenant Health Care
01.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University