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Professional Summary
Board certified Adult Oncology Nurse Practitioner with 6 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care for a challenging population. Adept at critical care and management of patients with complex needs. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with exceptional communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care and ready to join a new organization that focuses of patient advocacy and care.
Skills
Acute care expertise managing an inpatient service up to 20 patients daily
Electronic Medical Records (Epic, Cerner, Varian)
Effective written and verbal communication
Treatment planning and development
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy ordering
Advanced level diagnoses and management
Patient education
Diagnostic Testing and interpretation
Oncology expertise
Proficiency in admission and discharge processes
Coordination of outpatient services to ensure continuity of care
Palliative care
End-Of-Life Care
Proficiency at bone marrow biopsies
Proficiency at Ommaya access and intrathecal chemotherapy administration
Precepting and providing on site education to nursing staff
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner, 02/2015 to Current Health Alliance Of Hudson Valley – Nanuet, NY,
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including specialty physicians, navigators and nurses.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients regarding diagnosis and plan of care.
Provided care for critically ill patients with oncologic emergencies and grade III and IV toxicity management.
Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
Supported patients in maintaining prescribed regimens of care.
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment management.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients to ensure continuity of care.
Provided quality patient care that will comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
High level of independence managing oncology patients in an acute care setting.
Registered Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant, 10/2012 to 02/2015 Duke University – City, STATE,
Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Delivered medications, including chemotherapy via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity and urgency of needs.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, PACU/Medical-Surgical, 01/2009 to 10/2012 Mission Hospital – City, STATE,
Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
Acted as charge nurse, maximized team performance by monitoring nursing care, including patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
Kept meticulous charting regarding patient assessments and medications, transferring information into records management system.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master in Nursing: Oncology Concentration, Expected in 12/2014 Duke University - Durham, NC GPA:
Bachelor Of Science: Nursing, Expected in 08/2011 University Of North Carolina At Charlotte - Charlotte, NC GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2008 Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College - Asheville, NC GPA:
Certifications
Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina, #228300
Licensed Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina, #5007490
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification, #A0215003
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