Accomplished Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse from Texas Oncology Cancer Center, adept in patient condition monitoring and medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance treatment strategies and improve patient coping abilities through compassionate care. Skilled in procedure assistance and critical thinking, consistently achieving positive patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Infusion Nurse
Texas Oncology Cancer Center
Denison, TX
10.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing education programs for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the clinical setting
Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
Initiated patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
RN
Texoma Medical Center
08.2020 - 06.2022
Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.