Anne Frisby
Edmonds,WA
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate oncology RN with extensive inpatient and infusion center experience seeking to continue in the outpatient/infusion setting. Adept at collaborating with with the healthcare team to ensure quality and continuity of care to patients. Committed to providing optimal oncology treatment care while maintaining quality of life for patients.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion RN
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
Kirkland, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments in accordance with FHCC protocols.
- Monitor patients' vital signs and overall response during infusion sessions.
- Administer blood products, supportive medications such as zoledronic acid, iron, injections and perform therapeutic phlebotomies
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, side effects, and supportive care options.
- Provide individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Develop trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
Oncology Infusion RN
Cancer Partnership - Optum Care
Everett, WA
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided direct patient care to oncology patients in the infusion center, focusing on safety, comfort and quality of life.
- Educated patients and their families about treatment plans, disease process and side effects of chemotherapy and biotherapy agents.
- Performed peripheral IV starts and venipunctures for laboratory tests, access/monitor central venous catheters and blood draws.
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy agents in accordance to industry and ONS standards.
- Administered supportive medications such as antiemetics, zoledronic acid, iron and copper.
- Monitor patients during and after treatments for infusion related reactions and ongoing side effects: chairside assessments, clinical status and lab results.
- Provide emotional support while working with individuals facing life impacting/threatening illnesses or end of life issues.
Oncology RN
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Everett, WA
11.2008 - 11.2020
- Provided direct nursing care for oncology and medical patients including supportive care, administration of chemotherapy and blood components as well as other medical and oncology treatments as prescribed.
- Educated patients and family members about disease process, side effects of therapy, self-care strategies, nutrition management and symptom control measures.
- Performed nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of oncology and medical patients.
- Accessed central venous catheters (CVC), perform blood draws and maintained CVC dressings, peripheral IV starts and venipunctures for laboratory tests.
- Provided oncology education to other healthcare professionals.
- Functioned as a relief charge RN for oncology unit
- Precepted resident nurses and nursing students.
Oncology RN Case Manager
Premera Blue Cross Of Washington
Mountlake Terrace, WA
09.1999 - 10.2002
- Managed a caseload of 40 oncology patients per month.
- Advocated for patients and the insurance company by maintaining contact with patients, assisting with managing and utilizing their insurance benefits in order to maintain quality of life and decrease hospital admissions.
- Established measurable goals for the patients to first achieve quality outcomes while maintain cost savings for the insurance company.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families and other healthcare providers.
- Supported patient advocacy by providing education on available community resources.
Oncology RN II
University of Washington Medical Center
Seattle, WA
06.1989 - 08.1999
- Provided direct nursing care for oncology patients: supportive care, administration of chemotherapy and blood components, study/research medications and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
- Accessed, maintained and obtained blood from central venous catheters. Performed peripheral IV starts and venipunctures for laboratory tests.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families; providing emotional support during inpatient treatments.
- Functioned as charge RN on the oncology unit.
- Actively led and participated in hospital policy and procedure committees regarding oncology care, care plans and products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
Seattle WA No Degree - Nursing
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, ORSkills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration
- Supportive IV medications and injections
- Knowledgeable in medications side effects
- Patient Observation
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, Multi-state
- BLS
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Timeline
Oncology Infusion RN
Fred Hutch Cancer Center
11.2023 - Current
Oncology Infusion RN
Cancer Partnership - Optum Care
11.2020 - 11.2023
Oncology RN
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
11.2008 - 11.2020
Oncology RN Case Manager
Premera Blue Cross Of Washington
09.1999 - 10.2002
Oncology RN II
University of Washington Medical Center
06.1989 - 08.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
No Degree - Nursing
Southern Oregon University