Beth Anne Cusack
Plymouth,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
04.2015 - Current
- Records details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Educates patients on side effect management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health during treatment.
- Advocates for the needs and preferences of patients during interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Increases patient adherence to treatment plans by building strong rapport and trust with patients and their families.
- Explains course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Manages patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates commitment to patient-centered care by actively seeking feedback from patients, families, and colleagues to continually improve professional practice.
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Oncology
South Shore Health System
07.2005 - 04.2018
- Provided exceptional pre-and post-operative care, reducing recovery times and complications for surgical patients.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice/Palliative
South Shore Health System
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Simmons College
Boston, MA08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Simmons College
Boston, MA08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA05.2005
Skills
- Skilled Oncology and Medical-Surgical Care Nurse
- Student and New Hire Precepting
- Proficient in chemotherapy infusion administration and monitoring for adverse side effects
- Strong patient, family and staff advocate
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
04.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice/Palliative
South Shore Health System
08.2014 - 04.2015
Registered Staff Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Oncology
South Shore Health System
07.2005 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Simmons College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Simmons College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Quincy College
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