Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse Resume Example Medical Specialists Of Fredericksburg

CHEMOTHERAPY INFUSION NURSE

Professional Summary

Registered nurse with 40 years experience in healthcare. Professionally trained outpatient infusion nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care to patients.

Skills

Chemotherapy therapy comprehension/ management.
Culturally competent care
Patient and family advocacy authority
Accurate RN-level dosage calculation
Patient-focused care
Patient evaluation/intervention
Diagnostic tools familiarity
Venipuncture/blood draw
Data collection clinical trials.

Work History

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse, 09/1991 to Current
Medical Specialists of Fredericksburg – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Administered chemotherapy, hydration and other medications.
Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports and maintained central lines catheter devices.
Educated patients and family members about cancer treatment.
Identified cancer-related problems.

LPN and RN, 05/1976 to 09/1991
Mary Washington Hospital – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Outpatient infusion nurse at the Cancer Center of Virginia from 1985-1991.
Clinical trials nurse 1986-1991.
Staff LPN Nurse 1976-1985 working in multiple nursing specialties and units.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing, 1991
Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia - Richmond, Virginia

Associate of Science: Nursing, 1988
The University of the State of New York - Albany, New York

Certifications

CPR certified through American Heart Association
Oncology Certified Nurse through Oncology Certification Corporation
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Medical Specialists of Fredericksburg
Mary Washington Hospital

School Attended

Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia
The University of the State of New York

Job Titles Held:

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
LPN and RN

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Nursing , 1991
Associate of Science : Nursing , 1988

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 65%

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