Bailey-Nichole Haley
Kilgore,TX
Summary
Caring and compassionate Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse skilled at building trust and rapport with patients while administering IV chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications. Educating patients on infusions, treatment protocols and potential side effects. Efficiently executing daily activities to serve patients in fast-paced settings. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Texas Oncology
Longview, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Identified potential problems associated with long-term use of chemotherapy drugs.
- Administered intravenous chemotherapy drugs according to established protocols.
- Monitored patients during infusion therapy sessions to ensure safety and comfort levels.
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of chemotherapy toxicity, including nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and changes in vital signs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Initiated BiTE therapy regimens at TXO Longview.
Oncology RN
UT Health
Tyler, TX
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Administered chemotherapy medications according to oncology protocols.
- Performed laboratory tests such as CBCs, INRs and PTs, urinalyses., in accordance with physician orders.
- Initiated IV access for hydration therapy or chemotherapy administration.
- Utilized therapeutic communication skills while interacting with diverse population groups affected by cancer diagnoses.
- Facilitated coordination between primary providers, specialists, home health agencies, community resources., as needed.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
HOPE Cancer Center
Tyler, TX
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored intravenous infusion therapy, including calculating drug dosages, setting up IV pumps, and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Ensured that all equipment used in administering IV therapy was properly maintained and sterilized according to standards.
- Managed a caseload of patients receiving various types of intravenous therapies such as antibiotics, chemotherapy, fluids, electrolytes, parenteral nutrition, pain management medications.
- Assisted in the development of department policies related to the administration of intravenous therapies as needed.
- Updated patient charts using confidential electronic medical records.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice
Longview, TX
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness.
- Monitored medication regimens to ensure safe administration of medications in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times through active listening skills.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12-2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TX12-2018
Skills
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- IV Insertion
- Mediport accessing
- Sterile PICC/Trifusion dressing changes
- IV drug therapy management
- Patient Evaluation
- Infection Control
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Problem-Solving
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clear Patient Communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Catheter monitoring
- Time management abilities
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Coordination
- Accurate Documentation
- Analytical Skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy administration certification
- OCN Certified
Timeline
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Texas Oncology
01.2024 - Current
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
HOPE Cancer Center
11.2022 - 12.2023
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Heart To Heart Hospice
02.2022 - 11.2022
Oncology RN
UT Health
01.2021 - 10.2024
Associates Degree of Nursing - Registered Nurse
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Applied Science -
Tyler Junior College