Brooke Nelson

Provides comprehensive oncology nursing care and education to patients at a private oncology practice in the outpatient setting

• Safely administers and monitors chemotherapy, assesses and treats adverse effects
• Performs chemotherapy education with patients and their families, allowing them to be active participants in their cancer journey
• Effectively utilizes an EMR to document and coordinate personalized care plans and communicate with other disciplines to streamline care
• Triage patients to insure needs are addressed and prioritized based upon urgency and importance
• Maintain a CLIA and COLA certified lab to allow patients immediate lab services while in clinic and thereby improving outcomes and patient satisfaction
• Responsible for maintaining office functions including ordering medications and medical supplies, QI, QC, and supplies for the lab

Responsible for the pre and post-operative care of open heart patients as well as cardiac and vascular surgery patients

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Provided support for patients and families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency and decrease the incidence of readmissions

Responsible for direct patient care of a variety of medical and surgical patients, frequently working in Critical Care and the Emergency Department when needed at a small, community hospital

• Member of the PICASO team that was active in the development and customization of the computer documentation system including training of other staff members
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations
• Administered blood products

Functioned as an integral part of the care team in a small, 4 bed Critical Care unit

• Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterial lines, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Critical Care Unit and increasing overall hospital performance levels.
• Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in critical care settings.

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing a group of ten nursing students during their first semester of nursing clinical in a brand new BSN program

• Promoted a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
• Assured the safety of patients, students, and staff during the clinical period.
• Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
• Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.

Responsible for direct patient care of a variety of patients including medical, surgical, pediatrics, and telemetry step-down

• Functioned as part of an effective nursing team with roles as both staff nurse and charge nurse.
• Cross-trained to multiple different units including critical care, ambulatory care, and cardiac stress testing