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HEAD NURSE
Professional Summary

Dynamic Oncology Certified Registered Nurse with 25 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing leadership. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced oncology medicine outpatient settings. Proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support, focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Accomplishments
  • Implementation of a telephone triage nurse
  • Implemented team nursing in infusion treatment suite for better continuity of care and ability to provide care in a safer environment.
  • Successfully led oncology healthcare through three Joint Commission Accreditation Surveys and two Commission on Cancer Accreditation Surveys
Skills
  • Staff leadership
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Electronic charting expertise
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Quality Standards
  • Oncology Chemotherapeutic drug administration
  • IV infusion treatments
  • Patient care coordination
  • Policies and Procedures
Work History
Head Nurse, 08/2015 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • (5 years 7 months +) Maximized team performance of 24 nurses and 7 schedulers, oversee outpatient oncology clinic quality standards, regulatory compliance ( Joint Commission Accreditation and Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation), financial management, human resource concerns, clinical support, and policies and procedures.
  • Training and Development for new staff orientation inculiding all EMR and software application training.
  • Informatics for Varian Medical Oncology EMR- customization and implementation of EMR, ongoing updating & resolving issues.
  • Advocating for patients by providing best practice and evidence -based care in safe environment of care focusing on patient safety and optimal patient outcome.
  • Providing timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing and support personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate reports.
  • Responsible for maintaining/improving/implementing plans for patient satisfaction scores.
  • Implemented pod/team nursing for 22 chairs infusion suite to help ensure more continuity and safer environment for delivery of nursing care.
  • Developed and implemented nurse telephone triage role to help meet needs of patients in more timely manner and during clinic hours to reduce number of ED visits for oncology patients.
Nursing Supervisor, 02/2013 to 08/2015
Company Name – City, State
  • Managed daily staffing needs and scheduling for 22 chair Infusion and 5 Medical Oncology and 2 Radiation Oncology Physician Clinic.
  • Coached charge nurses by providing thorough supervision for day-to-day operations.
  • Manage time and attendance, and payroll.
  • Reviewed patients record on monthly basis to analyze effectiveness and efficiency of care provided by nurses, and if needed, provided action plan.
Registered Nurse, 12/2010 to 02/2013
Company Name – City, State
  • ONS Chemotherapy / Immunotherapy Provider Certified PAULA WHITE - page 1 Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care.
  • Administered medications correctly and safely.
  • Provided patient and family education.
  • Served and coordinated as patient advocate Performed thorough documentation of all nursing care and following physician orders, verified chemotherapy orders and administered chemotherapy.
  • Implemented physician orders upon communication with MD.
  • Performed charge nurse duties including patient assignments and overseeing of nursing staff during shift.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Developed and implemented nurse assignment process using patient acuity system
Nursing Supervisor- Interventional Cardiovascular, 05/2007 to 12/2010
Company Name – City, State
  • Managed patient flow and staffing for the admit & recovery unit for invasive international cardiac and radiology procedures for a healthcare provider team of 2 Interventional Radiologist, 2 Interventional Cardiologist and 3 Cardiologist, nursing staff and support staff.
  • Assigned staff according to procedure census
  • Performed monthly chart audits for documentation accuracy and provided education for noted deficiencies.
  • Completed pre and post procedure assessments reporting any abnormal findings, monitored patients post procedure and managed hemostasis of arterial access site.
  • Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
  • Reported findings to physicians with priority on abnormal results to achieve prompt patient treatment.
  • Developed and implemented patient tracking communication whiteboard system to allow optimal and efficient safe care amongst healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS: Nursing, 12/2007
Thomas University - City, State
Associate of Science - AS: Nursing, 1995
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College - City
Associate of Arts - AA: Pre-Nursing Studies, 1993
Darton College - City
High School Diploma: 1989
Cairo High School - City, State
Additional Information
  • Honors & Awards , Archbold Nursing Leadership Excellence Award - Archbold Memorial Hospital Dec 2007
Professional License and Certifications
  • Registered Nurse License - Ga Exp 1/2022
  • Oncology Certified Nurse, originally issued 12/2012, exp 12/2024
  • Basic Life Support, exp August 2021
  • ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Provider Certification, exp August 2021
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School Attended

  • Thomas University
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
  • Darton College
  • Cairo High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Head Nurse
  • Nursing Supervisor
  • Registered Nurse
  • Nursing Supervisor- Interventional Cardiovascular

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science - BS : Nursing , 12/2007
    Associate of Science - AS : Nursing , 1995
    Associate of Arts - AA : Pre-Nursing Studies , 1993
    High School Diploma : 1989

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