CHERASAD DEL CARMEN
Delray Beach,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Genesis Care Radiation oncology
2021.05 - Current
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Conduct accurate chart updates in computer system
- Alleviated patients' fears of treatments using kind, empathetic communication
- Stabilized patients experiencing emergency complications and decompensations
- Radiopharmaceutical infusions Nurse for different cancer diseases.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse - Part time
Ivee I.V infusion
2021.02 - 2022.01
- Delivered compassionate care to all patients, going beyond basic requirements to support individual needs
- Initiated treatments by placing peripheral IV catheters in diverse patients
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Supported procedures by handling instruments and monitoring patients
- Maximized unit efficiency, keeping supplies and records well-organized for expected needs.
COVID Vaccine Registered Nurse
CVS
2021.01 - 2021.05
- Protect patients through careful monitoring and consistent use of aseptic techniques
- Administration of the COVID Vaccine safely using appropriate protection for the patient
- Monitor patient's response to the vaccine and possible side effects after the administration
- Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally-appropriate strategies.
Oncology Registered Nurse
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
2018.07 - 2021.01
- Provide nursing care, patient education, chemotherapy and immunotherapy infusions administration
- Assist Physicians with procedures and orders
- Train new personnel on patient care, and floor's policies and procedures
- Oversaw work of LPNs and nursing aides, delegating assignments to meet patients' needs
- Improved comfort, compliance, and outcomes by educating patients and family members on chemotherapy treatment expectations
- Helped control side effects by keeping medication regimens up-to-date
- Identified contraindication to chemotherapy through coordinated diagnostic testing
- Stabilized patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care
- Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records
- Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
- Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques.
Lead Camp Counselor and Nurse on Site.
Boca All-Stars Academy LCC
2011.07 - 2020.03
- Design lessons related to important health topics, educate and instruct children and young adults to improve their quality of life and adopt healthy lifestyles
- Summer Camp Manager, developed educational curriculums for school-aged students
- Worked effectively with diverse team to accomplish daily objectives and meet long-term goals.
- Assisted camp management in devising effective strategies for a better overall camp experience and increased camper satisfaction.
Aveanna Home health Services
Lake Worth
2018.05 - 2018.07
- Provided nursing services, assessment, and education of patients assigned by Aveanna.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
International Institute For Healthcare Professional
Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
03.2024
Radiation Oncology certification - Oncology -
ONS
09.2019
Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification -
Oncology Nursing Society
03.2018
30 hours I.V certification -
Clinical solutions
10.2017
Daytona Beach College Nurse refresher courses -
Daytona Beach
01.2017
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Americana
12.2007
Skills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Strong medical ethic
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Physical assessments
- Family Education
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Culturally sensitive
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Chemotherapy and infusion certified
- Microsoft Office
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association I.D: 3475873
- Chemotherapy and immunotherapy Certification ONS ID # 728686
- NIH Stroke scale-Test group A Certificate ID: 9875058
- Radiation oncology certified ONS certificate number 728686
Hobbies and Interests
Part time tutor for School age students.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Genesis Care Radiation oncology
2021.05 - Current
Home Infusion Registered Nurse - Part time
Ivee I.V infusion
2021.02 - 2022.01
COVID Vaccine Registered Nurse
CVS
2021.01 - 2021.05
Oncology Registered Nurse
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
2018.07 - 2021.01
Aveanna Home health Services
Lake Worth
2018.05 - 2018.07
Lead Camp Counselor and Nurse on Site.
Boca All-Stars Academy LCC
2011.07 - 2020.03
Associate Degree in Nursing -
International Institute For Healthcare Professional
Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
Radiation Oncology certification - Oncology -
ONS
Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy certification -
Oncology Nursing Society
30 hours I.V certification -
Clinical solutions
Daytona Beach College Nurse refresher courses -
Daytona Beach
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Americana
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