ANDREA DE SILVA
ANTELOPE,CA
Summary
Compassionate Oncology Certified Registered Nurse, with 22 years of Oncology experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments specifically Oncology, Immunotherapy and general infusions.
Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes.
Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Strong organizational skills, hardworking ,dependable, excellent time management and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2015 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries and treatments to enhance healing in a safe comforting environment.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Trained and practices as Oncology Nurse navigator/ advice nurse.
- Devised and implemented a streamlined resource guide for extravasation of chemotherapy agents.
- Precepts new employees
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Infusion Center
01.2007 - 05.2015
- Educate Pts and their families on chemotherapy regimes
- Administration of chemotherapy agents, blood products and other infusion medications
- Care of PICC lines, Portacaths and other central lines
- Referral of pts to social worker, nutritionist and nurse navigator
- Pt advocate to Oncologists and Primary Care Physicians
- Assessment of pts and developing individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Education and Administration of chemotherapy agents in a 30 bed Oncology unit
- Assessment, planning and coordination of care for an oncology patient and their families
- In Charge duties on a regular basis
- General nursing duties in a Medical/Oncology/Telemetry 30 bed unit
- Education and training of new staff in oncology procedures, assessment, chemotherapy regimes and administration
- Experienced with computer-based charting.
Registered Nurse
Nepean Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Education, planning and administration of chemotherapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Various nursing duties in a combined Hematology, Oncology and Palliative care 30 bed unit
- Relieving Nursing Unit Manager Duties
- In Charge Duties.
Education
Graduate Certificate In Oncology -
New South Wales College of Nursing
Sydney, New South Wales01.2000
Diploma of Health Science: Nursing -
University of Western Sydney
Kingswood, New South Wales01.1992
Skills
- Chemotherapy Certified- ONC
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate
- Hard working
- Great time management
- Team Player
- Listens
- Patient advocate
- Organized
- Pro active
Certification
- Licensed RN in California
- Oncology Nursing Certification
- ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certified
- Basic Cardiac/Telemetry Certification
References
- Bethany Poppe Manager Kaiser Permanente DOCO outpatient Oncology unit -916 497
- Jamie Bielski RN, MSN-FNP Manager at UC Davis Health Rehabilitation Hospital ( previous manager at Kaiser Permanente DOCO Sacramento Outpatient Oncology unit)- (408) 466-9009
- Bronda Bombola Oncology Nurse Navigator at Kaiser Permanente DOCO Sacramento Outpatient Oncology unit. - (916) 497 -2227
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
06.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Infusion Center
01.2007 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
Registered Nurse
Nepean Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2002
Graduate Certificate In Oncology -
New South Wales College of Nursing
Diploma of Health Science: Nursing -
University of Western Sydney