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Chelsea Harding

Saline,MI

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated nurse with 15 years of experience in oncology and medical-surgical nursing. This also includes 9 years of extensive experience in nursing leadership, education, and professional development. Seeking to continue using my expertise within Michigan Medicine to deliver high-quality patient and family centered care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse - Level C

7W Adult Bone Marrow Transplant, Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2011 - 03.2026
  • Provided direct nursing care on a 32 bed inpatient hematology-oncology and bone marrow transplant unit, including performing assessments, administering medications, treatments, documentation, and patient education.
  • Monitored telemetry patients on cardiac monitoring and administered cardiac medications and continuous infusions.
  • Competent at central line care, including sterile dressing and cap changes and aseptic care of the catheter.
  • Administered chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and stem cell transplants to patients on a frequent basis
  • Competent in drawing blood, collecting lab specimens from a central venous catheter, and interpreting the results.
  • Expert in safe handling of hazardous drugs, USP-800, and how to clean up a hazardous drug spill.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for immunocompromised and neutropenic patients.
  • Precepted new nurses in orientation and mentored senior nursing students
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes

Educational Nurse Coordinator - Michigan Medicine

7W Adult Bone Marrow Transplant & 8E Hem/Onc
Ann Arbor, MI
12.2015 - 01.2025
  • Responsible for the initial orientation and ongoing education of 120 nursing employees on two inpatient oncology units: 7W, a 32 bed adult BMT, hem/onc telemetry unit, as well as 8E, a 10 bed adult hem/onc and surgical unit.
  • Developed individualized and comprehensive orientation programs for new unlicensed assistive personnel and nurses.
  • Mentored preceptors, provided resources and support during the orientation process
  • Collaborated with University of Michigan's School of Nursing to support senior nursing students
  • Developed educational materials for staff on nursing and unit specific policies, procedures, and treatments.
  • Facilitated continued education opportunities to support staff development.
  • Superuser for several hospital wide and unit-specific practices, including MiChart, safe handling of hazardous drugs (USP-800), safe patient handling and mobility, unit specific equipment, and oncology specific treatments and interventions
  • Ensured staff met and maintained required institutional competencies, including mandatory training and certifications
  • Collaborated with other nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists, the Professional Development & Education (PD&E) team, physicians, pharmacists, departments, and institutions to provide quality patient care.
  • Worked closely with the Cancer Centers' clinical research team to streamline clinical trials
  • Assisted in the development and revision of policies, protocols, and clinical practice guidelines to improve patient care and staff education
  • Encouraged and mentored staff in professional development activities, including the creation of posters and presentations at conferences or events.
  • Presented several evidence based practice projects at national conferences.
  • Acted as a liaison between clinical staff and nursing or physician leadership
  • Participated in performance improvement activities such as chart reviews, audits and outcome measurements.
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including assessments, treatments, medications, procedures and documentation.

Summer III Intern

Mayo Clinic Health System
Rochester, Minnesota
05.2010 - 08.2010

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - May 2011

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Skills

  • Oncology and Med-Surg nursing
  • EKG cardiac monitoring
  • Chemotherapy & biotherapy administration
  • Blood product & stem cell administration
  • Central line care
  • Infection control protocols
  • Palliative and end-of-life care
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Nursing leadership and mentoring

Certification

Registered Nurse (Michigan license #4​7​0​4​2​8​5​5​1​1): 07/08/2011 - present
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN): 2014-2022
Basic Life Support (BLS): needs renewing
Cardiac Arrest Competency (CAC): needs renewing

Affiliations

Michigan Medicine Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Course Presenter: 2015-2024
Michigan Medicine Hematology Oncology Core Coure Presenter: 2015-2024
Michigan Medicine Cancer Nurse Leadership Member: 2015-2024
Michigan Medicine USP 800 Oversight Committee Member: 2021-2024
Michigan Medicine Preceptor Course Committee Member & Presenter: 2021-2024

Timeline

Educational Nurse Coordinator - Michigan Medicine

7W Adult Bone Marrow Transplant & 8E Hem/Onc
12.2015 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse - Level C

7W Adult Bone Marrow Transplant, Michigan Medicine
08.2011 - 03.2026

Summer III Intern

Mayo Clinic Health System
05.2010 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - May 2011

Purdue University

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