Amethyst Gartrell
Kaneohe,HI
Summary
Experienced Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse skilled in chemotherapy administration, patient education, and rapid response protocols. Delivers high-quality patient care while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and maintains accurate documentation and medication monitoring.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Honolulu, Hawaii
04.2021 - Current
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, supportive care medications, and hydration therapy.
- Monitored patients during acute infusion reactions to ensure safety and comfort. effectively, ensuring prompt intervention.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and improve treatment outcomes.
- Assessed patient responses to treatments and communicated changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and side effects to empower self-management post-discharge.
- Provided emotional support during treatment sessions to enhance patient comfort and resilience.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols in infusion practices to maintain high standards.
Staff Nurse-Covid Vaccine Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
Honolulu, Hawaii
2020 - 04.2021
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Ensured adherence to safety and infection control standards during procedures to protect patient health.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases.
- Identified potential treatment issues, including drug interactions and allergies, implementing timely interventions to enhance patient safety.
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
Charge Nurse-Med/Surg Ortho
Kaiser Permanente
Honolulu, Hawaii
10.2011 - 2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care standards.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify care needs effectively.
- Managed emergency situations by implementing rapid response protocols.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions and document changes in status or plan of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapi'olani Community College
Honolulu, HI05-2005
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- IV insertion
- Central line care
- Port-a-cath care
- Patient assessment
- Infection control measures
- Emergency management
- Rapid response protocols
- Electronic health records
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Collaboration with physicians
- Patient education
- CPR certification
- Basic life support
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- BLS for Healthcare Provider
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
04.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse-Med/Surg Ortho
Kaiser Permanente
10.2011 - 2020
Staff Nurse-Covid Vaccine Clinic
Kaiser Permanente
2020 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kapi'olani Community College