Chemotherapy Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Registered nurse with over 25 years of experience providing quality care to Oncology patients and infusion therapy patients in the out patient-office setting as well as in the home.
Skills
EMR skills
IV/Port access skills
Quality patient assessment skills
Ability to work autonomously
Strong clinical judgement
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Strong Patient advocate
Substancial organizational qualities
Detail oriented
Significant experience in infusion therapy, chemotherapy.
Work History
11/2007 to CurrentChemotherapy NurseHca | Lexington, MO,
Clinical assessment of Oncology/Hematology patients.
PIV placement, assessment, maintenance.
Use, access, assessment, maintenance of Implanted ports, PICC, Intrathecal-Ommaya reservoirs and large bore cell collection catheters.
Administration of various chemotherapy, monoclonial antibody therapy, IVIG, antibiotics.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Patient and family education reagrding the disease process, chemotheraputic agents and their potential side effects.
Collaboration with Physicians, home infusion services, radiation therapy, hospital contacts, social workers regarding the patient assessments and specific issues related to the treatment plan and disease processes.
Maintaining the integrity of office EMR.
Ensured HIPPA compliance.
Delegated medical assistant and staff nurse duties.
Ensured proper regimen administration as prescribed by ongoing, through monitoring of treatment regimens in the EMR
Participated in Policy and Procedure development for the chemotherapy unit.
Participated in developing, implimenting a Unit based patient acuity tool that provided guidelines for scheduling and nurse staffing based upon patient acuity.
Completed daily treatment schedule acuity assessment followed by nursing staff requirements based upon this acuity.
Completed daily nurse assignments for the treatment schedule using the unit acuity scale.
Participated in EMR complaince with mandated govermental regulations for specific nursing documentaion.
Provided coverage of the unit Pharmacist as needed and performed drug mixing as required.
Provided unit orientation and instruction to new staff members.
Assisted unit scheduling staff as necessary to ensure proper patient scheduling according to treatment regimen orders. Â
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01/2006 to 03/2012Home Infusion NurseKabafusion | Columbia, SC,
Provided all aspects of IV therapy to patients in their homes.
Educated patient and family members in all aspects of infusion therapy.
Maintained collaborative communication with various disciplines during patients treatment plan.
Maintained integrity of medical records.
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01/2005 to 2007Office Infusion NurseThe Center For Cancer And Hematologic Disease | City, STATE,
Clinical assessment of Oncology/Hematology patients.
PIV placement, assessment and maintenance.
Central venous access use, maintenance and assessment.
Administration of various Chemotherapy agents.
Laboratory value interpretation and reporting.
Patient and family education regarding the disease process, chemotherapeutic agents and potential adverse effects.
Collaboration with Physicians, home infusion services, radiation therapy regarding patient assessments and specifis issues related to treatment plans and disease processes.
Maintaining the integrity of medical records.
Monitored patient reacitons to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
01/2000 to 2005Office Infusion NurseDr. Cantor, Bierman, Fellin And Associates. Hematology Oncology Practice | City, STATE,
Mixed and prepared all Chemotherapeutic agents for administration.
All other responsibilities as listed in prior position.
01/1996 to 2000Infusion Nurse Case Manager Olsten Kimberly Quality Care Home Infusion Organization | City, STATE,
Facilitated delivery of efficient, cost efficient, cost effective infusion therapy to a diverse, complex patient population utilizing an interdisciplinary approach with ongoing assessment.
Patient-family educator providing comprehensive training of independent therapy administration in the home setting.
Developed, completed and monitored daily Continuous Quality Improvement monitors. Prioritized interventions and identified possible risk exposures.
Provided hands on care including placement of Sub-Cutaneous, PIV access, PICC/Midline catheters.
On-Call Supervisor coordinating and managing services.
In- Service Educator responsible for comprehensive orientation, supervision and evaluation of new home care employees.
01/1996 to 1997Office Infusion NursePreventative Medicine Group Holistic Medicine | City, STATE,
Mixed, administered various Holistic infusions including High Dose Vitamin C, Chelation therapy.
Managed and oversaw all aspects of infusion therapy including client assessment, PIV insertion, IV assessment and maintenance.
Interfaced with referring phusicians, patients, families and the community.
Patient educator and advocate.
Maintained integrity of the medical record.
03/1993 to 1995Home Infusion Nurse Clinician T2 Medical Inc. Pre Merger Company With Coram Health Care | City, STATE,
Administered, managed and oversaw all aspects of Infusion Therapy.
Participated in 24 hour on-call responsibilities. Proactively identified patient care needs and coordianted services.
Quality and Assurance/Improvement Coordinator. Developed indicators and monitors. Responsible for data collection, analysis, reporting and follow up.
01/1987 to 1993Oncology/Medical Staff NurseAlbert Einstein Medical Center | City, STATE,
Administered care to 7-10 oncology/medical patients with complex nursing care needs.
Coached, guided, directed, supervised, evaluated LPN, MA in the delivery of care. Ensured compliance to Policies and Procedures.
Delivered hands on care including ostomies, decubitus ulcers, pain managment including epidurals, administration of IV chemotherapy , blood products, antibiotics, antiemetics. Care of various medical devices/tubes (chest/NG/nephrostomy/Peg/G-tubes), ventilators, tracheostomy management.
Participated in all facets of treatment planning, case management.
Assisted in the development and implementation of unit-based policies, procedures and documentation tools.
Education
Expected in | La Salle University, Philadelphia, PAGPA: Completed Nursing Related Associate Degrees classes.
Expected in 1987 | Completed Diploma ProgramAlbert Einstein Medical Center School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PAGPA:
Certifications
Current Registered Nurse Licenses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
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