Blood Transfusion Committee Provided input and representation from Adult Infusion in regards to blood product administration policy and procedures.
CLABSI Committee (Davis 8) Co-chair 2014-2015 Provided staff education on CHG bathing, environment cleaning, blood culture collection, and central line dressing changes.
Proposed Champion for Early Mobility Project Promoted project implementation and staff education on the unit for mobilizing patients earlier in hospitalization.
Davis 8 EMR super-user Attended super-user training and provided Unit Based Practice Council Served as Chair Person 2011-2013 Attended 100% of meetings, chair meetings, and Evidence Based Practice class.
Identified performance indicators and set goals for improvement.
Davis 8 Huddle Project Initiated change on Davis 8 through implementing the Multidisciplinary Huddle with the assistance of our Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Organized huddle training sessions to include physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff.
Created an action plan, set up meetings, and communicated effectively with support staff.
Developed and performed quarterly staff satisfaction surveys Promoted the huddle concept via presentations given at Nursing Grand Rounds, Patient Care Services Council, and Professional Governance All Here Day.
Professional Experience
01/2015 to PresentClinical Nurse IIIVirginia Commonwealth University Health System | Stafford, VA,
Experienced Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Oncology Nursing Society chemotherapy certified Supervised staff while working as relief charge nurse over the last 7 years.
Exhibited leadership qualities resulting in successful project implementations.
Dedicated to *** Experienced in working independently and under pressure, setting priorities, and using abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations.
Mentored/trained new RN's and acted as a reliable resource to other staff.
01/2012 to 01/2015Clinical Nurse III Hematology/Oncology/BMTMercy Medical Center - Baltimore, Md | Lutherville, MD,
Prepared and led in-services and skills labs for staff on educational topics including primary nursing, huddle, bedside report, chemotherapy updates, unit specific medications, point of care testing and cardiac review.
Completed and prepared monthly and quarterly audits on BMT patients for infection rates and consent availability to report to FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy).
Proposed and implemented EMR enhancement changes to improve nursing efficiency and documentation.
01/2005 to 01/2011Clinical Nurse IIUC Davis Medical Center | City, STATE,
Provided care to patients in a 35 bed medical surgical acute care unit with various malignancies, post operative patients and bone marrow transplant patients.
Demonstrated the ability to use available resources, policies and procedures to complete daily work.
Delivered safe direct nursing care to patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
Member of the Oncology Nursing Society.
01/2003 to 01/2005Student Nurse Extern/Student Nurse InternUC Davis Medical Center | City, STATE,
Provided basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN.
Worked in a direct patient care setting in Oncology while completing nursing courses.
Education and Training
Expected in 2004Bachelor of Science | NursingCalifornia State University, Sacramento, CA.GPA: Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Graduated Summa Cum Laude Nursing Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Expected in 2002Associate of Science | General ScienceAmerican River College, Sacramento, CA.GPA: General Science
Expected in Associate of Art | Liberal Arts, , GPA: Liberal Arts
Additional Information
AWARDS RECEIVED Honorable Mention Quality Leaders Award from the California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems for Davis 8 Medical and Surgical Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient Team Huddle Project. Abstract presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society 2012 Annual Congress. AWARDS RECEIVED CONTINUED Davis 8 "Star" of the Month- 2011 STAR Award 2011- Greater Sacramento Chapter Oncology Nursing Society. Friends of Nursing" honor for contribution to primary nursing, best practices that achieve optimal outcomes, integrity of nursing in 2010, 2012 & 2014 Employee Excellence Award 2011/2012 for excellence in leadership.
Skills
acute care, basic, chemotherapy, documentation, leadership, Nursing, Oncology, direct patient, policies, supervision, Therapy
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