Hardworking and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at The James Cancer Hospital, specializing in outpatient hematology and inpatient bone marrow transplant care. Proven expertise in IV administration and infection prevention, coupled with a commitment to patient support. Adept at coordinating care and educating families, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
02.2019 - Current
Outpatient Hematology and Transplant Clinic
Patient Assessment
Caring for patients at initial diagnosis of hematologic malignancy, through treatment and stem cell transplant
Administered and monitored IV Chemotherapy, fluids, electrolytes transfusions and other IV treatments
Completed Septic workup on patients coming in critically ill, as well as initiating IV antibiotics while awaiting admission
Coordination of Care, including patient's follow ups, treatment appointments, local transfusion support, etc
Completed patient's necessary paperwork, including disability, FMLA, home health orders
Excellent team work to provide well-rounded best patient care
Working closely with CNP and MD's to address patient's symptoms and provide a clear plan for the patient
Blood draws via venipuncture, IV Placement, CVC, PICC and port access
Ensured patient safety during visits, using call lights and assistive devices as appropriate
Patient assessment
Registered Nurse
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
09.2016 - 02.2019
Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Administered IV chemotherapy and other treatment in preparation for Stem Cell Transplant
Administered Stem Cell Transplant infusions with 1:1 monitoring throughout
Cared for patients over their month + long stay during transplant and after, close monitoring for Graft Versus Host Disease
Provided skilled and timely response to critically-ill patients.
Administered transfusion, IV fluid and electrolyte support regularly
Experience with CVC, ports and PICC lines (blood draws, dressing change and maintenance)
Experienced in IV Placements
Septic workup for patients presenting with fever
Caring for patients readmitted with complications of transplant (GVHD)
Cared for PCU status patients
Educated patients and family member on discharge instructions, including home care for CVC
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH
05-2016
Skills
Infection Prevention, working with severely immunocompromised patients
Precepting
Culturally-sensitive care
Chart updating
Medical assessment
Coordination of Care with Local Providers
Healthcare billing
IV, CVC, PICC and Port management
Patient assessments
Lab result interpretation
Appointment scheduling
EMR systems
Call triaging
Medication and IV administration
Family and patient support
Vaccine administration
Certification
BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
02.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute
Assistant Nurse Manager at The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research InstituteAssistant Nurse Manager at The James Cancer Hospital And Solove Research Institute