Emily Chittum

Compassionate Registered Nurse and Case Manager with progressive experience spanning hospice and end-of-life care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and dementia care. Clinical background includes patient assessment, medication and symptom management, pain and comfort care, wound care, admissions, ADL support, documentation, family education, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Career progression from CNA to LPN to RN reflects a strong foundation in direct patient care and increasing clinical responsibility.

Registered Nurse / Case Manager - ACG Hospice

(2025-05)

Provide skilled, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients with emphasis on comfort, dignity, symptom relief, and quality of life near end of life.

• Perform ongoing assessments, medication management, pain control, and comfort-focused interventions based on changing patient needs.
• Coordinate care and communicate patient status with physicians, hospice team members, caregivers, and families.
• Educate and support patients and families regarding medications, symptom management, disease progression, and end-of-life expectations.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing and case-management documentation.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Allegheny Health and Rehab

(2024-08 - 2025-05)

• Provided comprehensive nursing care to patients in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting.
• Performed patient assessments, monitored changes in condition, and communicated significant findings to the healthcare team.
• Administered medications and treatments according to orders and established nursing protocols.
• Completed admissions, including initial assessments, medication review, documentation, and nursing interventions.
• Provided ADL assistance while promoting patient safety, comfort, dignity, and independence.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - The Brian Center / Alleghany

(2019 - 2024)

• Provided direct nursing care, medication administration, patient assessments, wound care, and ongoing monitoring in a long-term care/skilled nursing setting.
• Completed accurate clinical documentation and communicated changes in patient condition to appropriate members of the care team.
• Supported patients with ADLs, mobility, hygiene, comfort needs, and emotional support while maintaining safety and dignity.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - The Brian Center / Alleghany

(2018 - 2019)

• Provided hands-on personal care and ADL assistance, including hygiene, mobility, positioning, and comfort measures.
• Observed patient needs and condition changes and communicated findings to licensed nursing staff.

Registered Nursing Program - Nursing - New River Community and Technical College (2024) Lewisburg, WV

Practical Nursing (LPN) Program - Nursing - Mountain Gateway Community College (2019)

Advanced Diploma - Alleghany High School (2011)