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Arika Chase Cao

Yokosuka

Summary

Compassionate individual highly skilled in developing and implementing patient-care plans, administering medication, and monitoring and recording patient progress. Adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality and continuity of care. Committed to promoting optimal health and improving quality of life for patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse II Inpatient Hem/Onc & BMT

Rady Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2025
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide appropriate interventions and proper escalation of care
  • Certified in administering chemotherapy and CAR-T cell therapy to oncology patients as well as bone marrow transplant recipients
  • Provided direct care to hematology/oncology patients by completing assessments, administering medications, and constructing care plans
  • Educated patients and families about new diagnoses, medications, and potential complications, Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment

Home Health Intake Coordinator

Vigilans Home Health
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Executed start of care through verifying medical eligibility and insurance coverage for outpatient skilled nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and home health aides
  • Coordinated with skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and outpatient physicians in order to obtain medical orders, progress notes, medication reconciliation, lab results, and discharge documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, Ca
12.2021

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Care Coordination, Health Assessment, Time Management
  • Chemotherapy, Stem cell, and Blood Product Administration
  • Central Line and Chest Tube Care
  • Liver and Kidney Transplant Care
  • Care planning
  • Intake and discharge
  • Clinical judgment

Certification

Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse - October 2024

Pediatric Advanced Life Support - August 2024

Basic Life Support - December 2023


Timeline

Clinical Nurse II Inpatient Hem/Onc & BMT

Rady Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2025

Home Health Intake Coordinator

Vigilans Home Health
05.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Azusa Pacific University