Patient-focused Oncology Nurse experienced in infusion therapy centers. Calm and smart individual remains polished and gentle even under extreme stress. Promoting exceptional communication, central line administration and mentoring skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UT Physicians Gynecologic Oncology-Memorial City
2013.09 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy medications to patients and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
North Cypress Medical Center
2011.05 - 2013.09
Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and [Treatment] in infusion treatment facility.
Protected patients from harm by following precise hospital security requirements.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Medical Group
2012.10 - 2013.08
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Chemotherapy Nurse
Kelsey Seybold
2010.06 - 2011.05
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Chemotherapy Nurse
Gynecologic Oncology Of Houston, PA
2007.11 - 2010.06
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
RN Admission Nurse
STAT Home Healthcare
2006.03 - 2007.11
Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
RN Admission Nurse
IPR Healthcare
2005.08 - 2006.03
Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
RN Admission Nurse
Quality Care Home Health
2004.12 - 2005.07
Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
RN Staff Nurse
St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital
2004.05 - 2004.11
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Family Nurse Practitioner at Houston Methodist The Woodlands-Gynecologic Oncology AssociatesFamily Nurse Practitioner at Houston Methodist The Woodlands-Gynecologic Oncology Associates