Avery Hahn
Dallas,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in pediatric oncology at Children's Health Medical Center. Skilled in chemotherapy administration and emotional support, I enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and collaborative care. Known for building trust with young patients and their families, I prioritize holistic care and effective communication during critical moments.
Overview
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Work History
Nurse Resident-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Children's Health Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
- Participate in a structured Pediatric Nurse Residency Program focused on professional development, clinical competence, and evidence-based practice in hematology/oncology nursing.
- Deliver safe, high-quality, and family-centered care to pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy, biotherapy, and hematologic treatments for complex cancer diagnoses.
- Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy under APHON certification, ensuring strict adherence to medication safety, infection control, and institutional policies.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patients for treatment-related toxicities, complications, and psychosocial needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams—including physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals—to coordinate patient-centered treatment and discharge planning.
- Provide patient and family education on chemotherapy protocols, medication side effects, central line care, and infection prevention strategies.
- Utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, ensuring timely interventions and escalation of care.
- Engage in continuous learning through simulation training, mentorship, and professional development seminars to strengthen pediatric oncology nursing skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Dallas, TX05-2025
Skills
- Central venous access device management (ports, PICCs, Broviac,)
- Chemotherapy, biotherapy, and blood product administration (APHON standards)
- Pediatric medication dosage calculation and verification
- Infection prevention and neutropenic precautions
- Assessment and management of oncologic emergencies (tumor lysis, febrile neutropenia)
- Symptom management: pain, nausea, mucositis, fatigue, cytopenias
- Fluid and electrolyte balance monitoring
- Family-centered education, communication, and support
- Care coordination with interdisciplinary teams
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation — Epic proficient
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider, APHON – 2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association, Current
- Children’s Medical Center Dallas Nurse Residency Program – Ongoing
Timeline
Nurse Resident-Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Children's Health Medical Center
07.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing