BROOKE COUSIN
Overland Park,KS
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 4.5 years of experience in oncology nursing. Adept at acute and chronic care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through evidence based practice.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
10.2021 - Current
- Administers chemotherapeutic medications to 10-12 patients per day and monitors response to medications.
- Explains course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Records details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Facilitates therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Sustains quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Communicates with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems
- Offers exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with chronic conditions and treatment-related side effects.
Registered Nurse
Advanced Dermatologic Surgery Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during Mohs and reconstructive procedures for the removal or melanoma and other skin cancers/conditions.
- Provided effective bedside care to patients before and after procedures to deliver comfort.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient post-operative care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology Unit
University Of Kansas Health System
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2019
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Examination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Acute Care Expertise
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Health Promotion
- Plan Treatments
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Clinical Rotations
Adult primary care - 232 hours
- The University of Kansas Health System - Prairie Village
Adult specialty - 90 hours
- The University of Kansas Health System Cancer Center - breast oncology
Pediatric primary care - 100 hours
- The University of Kansas Health System - Prairie Village
Pediatric specialty - 100 hours
- Head and Neck Surgery of Kansas City
Women's Health - 150 hours
- Women's Care PA
Awards
- 2022 University of Kansas Health System Good Catch Award
- 2021 Daisy Award nominee
Certification
- Registered nurse - multistate license - license #
13148985 092 - expires 09/30/2024
- Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Administration, Oncology Nursing Society - expires 11/06/2025
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - expires June 2025
- AANP board certification exam expected 01/2024.
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
University Of Kansas Health System
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advanced Dermatologic Surgery Center
04.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology Unit
University Of Kansas Health System
07.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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