Abigail Sheehan
New York,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse specializing in emergency and oncology care, excelling in high-pressure environments. Rapid assessment and intervention capabilities support timely, evidence-based treatment for critically ill patients. Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams enhances patient safety and outcomes, complemented by effective communication and education.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II - Emergency/ Urgent Care (Oncology)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Urgent Care Center
New York, USA
10.2023 - Current
- Deliver emergency and urgent nursing care to adult oncology patients presenting with acute illness, treatment complications, and oncologic emergencies in a high-acuity Emergency Department/Urgent Care environment.
- Manage complex medical emergencies including: Febrile neutropenia, sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, respiratory distress, chemotherapy and immunotherapy-related toxicities, severe pain crises and electrolyte abnormalities.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, triaged patients by clinical acuity, and initiated rapid nursing interventions to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to provide timely, evidence-based care.
- Administer IV medications, blood products, antibiotics, fluids, and emergency therapies while maintaining patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, symptom management, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes using the Epic electronic medical record system to ensure accurate patient information and continuity of care.
- Precept nursing students by providing bedside teaching, mentorship, clinical guidance, and real-time feedback to promote safe, patient-centered practice.
- Dedicated Registered Nurse with experience providing high-acuity emergency and oncology care in a fast-paced Emergency Department/Urgent Care setting at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Student Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nurse Residency Program
New York, New York
10.2023 - 12.2024
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Scranton
Scranton05-2023
Skills
- Emergency nursing
- Oncology care
- Oncologic emergency management
- IV medication administration
- Comprehensive assessment
- Rapid intervention
- Evidence-based practice
- Clinical collaboration
- Epic charting
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
Certification
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support, New York, 06/06/26, 06/30/28
- American Red Cross Advanced Life Support, New York, 12/24/25, 12/31/27
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nurse Residency Program, 10/01/23, 12/01/24
- New York, Professional Registered Nurse
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II - Emergency/ Urgent Care (Oncology)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Urgent Care Center
10.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nurse Residency Program
10.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Scranton