Knowledgeable Clinical Nurse Supervisor in Oncology with 15 years of experience in Oncology. Implementing best practices and using clinical data to improve delivery of care. Offering background in hospital care, with a readiness to move to a clinic setting, providing education and direction for our oncology patient in the Santa Fe Community.
Skills
Duty delegation
Patient care management
Patient assessments
Medication and IV administration
IV drug therapy management
Medication administration expert
Ventilator care
Diabetes management
Performance management
Staff Development and Precepting
Experience
Charge Registered Nurse of COVID Unit, 03/2020 to Current CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Center – City, STATE,
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Skilled in central line and catheter management for triple lumen catheter (TLC), peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), tunneled intravascular central catheter (TICC), Quinton lines, and implanted vascular access device (IVAD).
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Prioritized care and assessed needs through effective triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit; coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor Oncology, 06/2018 to Current Christus St. Vincent Medical Center – City, STATE,
Contributed to nursing assessments, certified nursing assistant training and orientation programs.
Implemented OSHA and WISHA biohazard safety training and prevention programs for staff.
Memorized and responded to crises codes.
Collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
Mentored and coached nursing staff, listening to concerns and providing counsel.
Led team in delivering care services promoting optimal resident health.
Assessed performance of nursing staff and built educational initiatives to enhance competency of teams and individual professionals at clinical and operational levels.
Promoted self-advocacy in patients to aid in mitigating family and healthcare-provider relationships throughout treatment.
Delegated clinical and managerial responsibilities to staff.
Successfully recruited LPNs and RNs in highly competitive market.
Established rapport with medical and clinical staff and administration.
Maintained quality care systems, standards and HIPAA confidentiality.
Provided strong leadership and guidance to nurses.
Pursued opportunities and leveraged expertise to optimize patient care, improve outcomes and optimize performance of nursing team members.
Charge Nurse Surgical Head, Neck, Throat Cancer, 09/2019 to 05/2021 Centura Health Porter Hospital – City, STATE,
Precepted and mentored new staff, graduate RNs and ancillary staff.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
Provided leadership to telemetry and acute care unit; coordinated, tasked, and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Performed IV infusions, intramuscular injections, peritoneal dialysis, IV pushes and oral subcutaneous.
Delivered high level of care to every patient.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
BMT/Stem Cell Oncology BSN, 06/2006 to 10/2013 HealthOne Presbyterian St. Luke Medical Center – City, STATE,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.
Consistently maintained core measures, patient satisfaction and HCAPs above [90]%
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Biochemistry And Molecular Biology, Expected in 05/2003 Western State College Of Colorado - Gunnison, CO GPA:
Dean's List Honoree [Fall & Spring 2001,2002, 2003]
Major in Molecular Biology
Minor in Chemistry Recipient
University of Colorado Summer Cancer Research Fellowship Recipient 2003
Bachelor of Science: Clinical Doctorate of Nursing, Expected in 05/2006 University Of Colorado Health Science Center - Denver, GPA:
Sigma Theta Tau Member
Cum laude graduate
3.6 GPA
Thesis: Oncology care in Rural areas of Colorado
Dean's List Honoree 2004, 2005, 2006
Completed coursework in BSN, completed most of my Masters course and clinical work for ANP with CNS in Oncology. Completed two years of Doctorate with emphasis in rural health and oncology.
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