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Amy Tourangeau

South Kingstown

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience at Rhode Island Hospital, specializing in oncology care. Expert in medication and IV administration, with a strong focus on patient and family advocacy. Successfully coordinated care for complex cases, enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate support and effective problem-solving.

Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Rhode Island Hospital
07.1993 - Current

July 2024-present: Oncology nurse navigator

Work with Benign and malignant heme patients including autologous stem cell patients . Provide care coordination from time of diagnosis, including medication teaching and symptom management Provide coordination of care with patient's oncologists and other disciplines, including palliative care and hospice. Triage sick patients and arrange follow up.


September 2013-July 2024: Oncology infusion nurse. Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy to cancer patients. Also provided adjunct therapies such as blood products, IVIG and iron infusions. Educated patients on symptom management to best fit patients needs beliefs and lifestyle.


July 1993-September 2013: Inpatient pediatric nurse. Provided care for patients from infants to young adults on an inpatient unit. Treated oncology, pre and post surgical, orthopedic, ENT, urology, general med surg and neurosurgical patients.

Education

Nursing

University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
05-1992

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Call triaging
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Care planning
  • Patient management
  • Family education
  • Patient discharge
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

Compact RN License expires 3/26


Ons expires 1/26


CPR expires 1/26

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Rhode Island Hospital
07.1993 - Current

Nursing

University of Rhode Island

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