Passionate oncology nurse, with 30 years of oncology and IV therapy experience, 10 years of PICC line insertion and maintenance, and IV team experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse Oncology Med/Surgical Nurse
Mon Health Medical Center
Morgantown , WV
10.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Cancer Center
Irwin, PA
08.2008 - 06.2024
UPMC certified chemotherapy nurse
Excellent IV/mediport skills
Provide education to patients and families regarding chemotherapy, including administration, safety, and precautions
Maintain oncology knowledge with yearly training and education
Provide medical-surgical patient care while striving for positive patient outcomes, focusing on short term goals which will help patients achieve long term care goals
Follow daily lab work to ensure that proper medications and/or transfusions are indicated with providers
Provide emotional care and support to patients and their families during one-on-one care and family meetings with providers
Help ensure that patients and families understand care plans and goals set by providers
Maintain an open line of communication to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, a physical/occupational therapists regarding patient care during interdisciplinary rounds
Document proper charting per shift using ARIA and be able to adapt to new software and upgrades to compute systems
Consistently try to maintain a positive work environment with other nurses, aides, and staff
IV Team Nurse
Frick Hospital Excela Health
Mt. Pleasant, PA
07.2002 - 04.2010
Intricate part of the IV team in 220 bed facility, providing comprehensive clinical therapeutic infusion services to patients in a medical setting
Assisted with insertion of central lines and management of care of line and infusions
Active expert role in solo insertion of PICC lines, with and without ultrasound guidance and maintenance of such lines in inpatient facility
Education
Diploma Program -
Uniontown Hospital School of Nursing
Uniontown, PA
03.1992
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania State University
Uniontown, PA
03-1992
Skills
Excellent IV, Picc, and Mediport experience
IP chemo administration
Certification
BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
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