Accomplished Registered Nurse with 30 years of expertise in oncology patient care and team leadership. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
Skills
Patient care management
Care plan management
Patient record auditing
Duty delegation
Experience
Infusion Charge Nurse, 04/2015 - Current Yale-New Haven Health – Mystic, CT,
Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
Distributed assignments to RNs, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Advised, coached and mentored nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Infusion Registered Nurse, 01/2005 - 04/2015 Management & Training Corporation – Edinburgh, IN,
Emotionally supported patients during treatments and gave information on support groups and therapy services.
Spoke with patients to better understand experienced side effects, noting details in charts for physician follow-up.
Mixed medications for chemotherapy carefully following physician specifications.
Discussed importance of good nutrition during chemotherapy treatments and explained what side effects to expect.
Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
Managed infusion schedule and patient flow for up to patients.
Updated patient charts using confidential electronic medical records.
Oversaw infusion room cleaning and restocking treatment areas.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Participated in continuing education programs and conferences / workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to oncology patients in the infusion department.
Staff Nurse, 06/1992 - 01/2005 Elmhurst Memorial Hospital – City, STATE,
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
Developed care plans complete with effective nursing measures to improve patients' mental and physical health.
Communicated effectively with physicians and provided support during surgical procedures.
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
Wrote detailed notes regarding patient discussions in patient charts.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and assimilated patients to unit.
Participated in continuing education programs and oncology workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge
Provided skilled direct nursing care to oncology/hospice/palliative care patients on oncology/med with floor.
Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
Managed central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1992 - Bethel College - St. Paul, MN, GPA:
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