registered nurse chemotherapy resume example with 7+ years of experience
Dedicated and well-qualified Oncology RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration, treatment implementation, and symptom management. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Leadership experience, providing comprehensive, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care. CON(C) certified and working towards de Souza Nurse designation.
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Support and education
- Chemotherapy administration
- Reaction and adverse effect management
- Staff Development and Precepting
- IV drug therapy management
- Unit administration
- Intake and discharge
- Team management
- Communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Leadership
- Canadian Oncology Nurse Certified [CON(C)]
- Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certified
- CVAD access, de-access, and occlusion management certified
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Del Mar, CA, 07/2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Boston, MA, 03/2020 - 09/2023
- Responsible for providing clinical supervision, mentorship, support and guidance to RN's in the provision of patient assessment and care for chemotherapy treatment.
- Facilitated orientation, competencies and skills validation processes for Chemotherapy RNs.
- Provided leadership, and assisted with transition to new policies and procedures during the early stages of the pandemic.
- Improved client engagement with care planning and exceptional customer service from receiving new patient referrals to discharge from the Chemotherapy Unit.
- Collaborated with the Cross Cancer Institute staff for the processing of new referrals, orders, and ongoing care of oncology patients.
- Integral in implementing virtual care between the Chemotherapy Unit and community health centres throughout the NWT and Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut to provide remote care during the pandemic through collaboration and effective communication.
- Collaborated with Staff Development & Education to create new modules and policies for CVAD certification.
City, STATE, 11/2017 - 06/2019
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
City, STATE, 08/2015 - 10/2017
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
- Met patient needs by devising and coordinating highly tailored care plans for each individual.
- Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Completed all credits to apply for de Souza Nurse designation, and currently working on a Fellowship proposal
- Completed the following courses through the de Souza Institute:
-Advanced Pain Assessment and Management
-Patient Teaching for Oral Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
-Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Communication
-Complex Malignant Hematology
-CNA Oncology Exam Study Group
-Management of Depression and Anxiety in Cancer
-Interprofessional Psychosocial Oncology: Introduction to Theory and Practice
-Management of Dyspnea
-Cancer Survivorship: Partnering with Patients to Improve Their Experience
-Foundations in Oncology Nursing Practice
- Currently enrolled courses from de Souza Institute:
-Addressing Empathy Fatigue, Managing Grief for Healthcare Professionals
-The Palliative Approach to Care
-Shoulder Rehab after Breast Cancer
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School Attended
- University of Victoria At Aurora College
Job Titles Held:
- Registered Nurse, Chemotherapy
- Clinical Coordinator RN, Chemotherapy
- Registered Nurse, Float Pool
- Registered Nurse, Psychiatry
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science
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