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Accomplished Registered Nurse with 30 years of expertise in oncology patient care and team leadership. Dedicated to enhancing quality of care and patient outcomes.
- Patient care management
- Care plan management
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- Patient record auditing
- Duty delegation
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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.
Bachelor of Science: Nursing, Expected in 05/1992
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Bethel College - St. Paul, MN,
GPA:
Oncology Certified Nurse
Bio Immunotherapy Chemotherapy certified
BLS
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