Amanda Sidle
Ithaca,NY
Summary
Compassionate Oncology Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center - Cayuga Cancer Center
Ithaca, NY
08.2016 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing hematologic and/or oncologic plan of care
- Administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy medications and treatments to patients and monitor for reactions, side effects
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Evaluate healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connect patients and caregivers to supportive services
Registered Nurse
Hospicare Of Tompkins County
Ithaca, NY
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients and caregivers through end of life
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and care intervention through end of life phases
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in end of life care, providing direct care and collaborating with other team services (i.e. skilled nursing care, spiritual care, social work)
Registered Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center - Medical Surgical Unit
Ithaca, NY
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY College At Oswego
Oswego, NY05.2006
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Care Plan Management
- Process Evaluation
- Clinical Training
- Staff Education
- Staff Training
- Continuing Education
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Clinical Judgment
- Nursing Documentation
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center - Cayuga Cancer Center
08.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hospicare Of Tompkins County
08.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Cayuga Medical Center - Medical Surgical Unit
06.2014 - 08.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tompkins-Cortland Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY College At Oswego