Caralee Sifferman, RN, OCN
BOTHELL,WA
Summary
Compassionate nurse with extensive experience in oncology nursing, known for adaptability, effective communication and adherence to complex treatment protocols. Expertise in developing individualized care plans and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
8+ years of relief charge nurse experience, has fostered strong leadership in patient care and team management. Expertise in safety protocols and clinical trial support enhances patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse, Oncology/Hematology
Providence Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, WA
08.2006 - Current
- Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and evidence based practices.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and discharge plans for both medical and hem/onc patients.
- Coordinate across departments ensuring chemo patients receive the treatments needed while on other units/ or clinic.
- Serve as a clinical resource to staff unit according to staffing grid / guidelines. Delegate and assign patients based on acuity and scope
- When acting as relief charge, I staff according to unit grid guidelines and make assignments based on acuity.
- Mentor nursing students and newer nurses , fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Educate patients and families on disease process and treatment modalities. Focus on symptom management and post-discharge care.
- When in charge, lead daily safety huddles and shift briefings, with focus on high fall risks patients, patients needing PSA and resources available system wide for that shift.
- Monitor vital signs and assess patient conditions, adjusting care as necessary.
- Administer blood products, closely monitor chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy and investigational drugs administration according to protocol, with focus on early detection of adverse reactions.
- Identifying oncologic emergencies, identifying and rapidly intervening in situations of acute crisis.
- Occasionally acting as an interim charge nurse on a busy 27 bed hematology and oncology unit often coordinating 12 staff members from RN to nursing aides.
Private Duty Nurse
Owner of Pampered Patient Nursing Services.
Bothell, Wa
02.2005 - 11.2009
- Contracted through Professional Nurses Update registry and physician referral to provide in home care, often working with hospice agencies to ensure continuity of care and patient comfort once patient is discharged from facility.
Resident RN-Nephrology and Organ Transplant Unit
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
Seattle, WA
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Provided specialized care for chronic renal failure patients and postop care to patients undergoing organ transplantation.
- Performed peritoneal dialysis when necessary.
Hospital Unit Secretary - Pediatrics and NICU
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
Seattle, WA
08.1989 - 02.2004
- Performed clerical duties and supervised small patients boarding behind nurses station, acting as a "cuddler" and as a "gate keeper", screening visitors keeping vulnerable patients safe.
- Provided customer service and coordinated communication between medical staff, patients and families to facilitate care processes.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient workflow
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shoreline College
Shoreline, WA12-2003
Skills
- Coordinate care and ensure operational functioning of a 27 bed high acuity Oncology floor
- Leadership skills; team management
- Adherence of complex treatments and safety protocols
- Direct patient care
- Problem solving and customer service skills
- Management and maintaining central venous accesses, and peripheral IV devices
- Chemotherapy, blood products and medication administration per ONS protocols
- Clinical trials support and infusions
Affiliations
Puget Sound ONS member
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Washington State - RN00152867
- Oncology Certified Nurse expires 12/31/2028
- ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration Certification expires 6/4/2028
- CPR/BLS expires 2/7/2028
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Oncology/Hematology
Providence Swedish Medical Center
08.2006 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Owner of Pampered Patient Nursing Services.
02.2005 - 11.2009
Resident RN-Nephrology and Organ Transplant Unit
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
03.2004 - 08.2006
Hospital Unit Secretary - Pediatrics and NICU
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
08.1989 - 02.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shoreline College