Chianne Rodriguez
Grand Island,NE
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills at Morrison Cancer Center. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every patient a positive and memorable experience. Efficient with administration of chemotherapy and other highly toxic drugs for 5 years. Worked at a facility where I was the only Oncology nurse which forced me to think quickly and effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nurses Inc
Grand Island, NE
05.2022 - Current
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Carried out treatments like tube feedings, wound care, catheter care, and ostomy changes and stoma care.
- Administer oral medications.
- Check blood sugars and administer appropriate insulin dose.
- Carry out doctors orders in emergent situations.
- Charge nurse of facility making sure the team is providing quick and quality care to residents.
- Efficient with a variety of EMARs.
Registered Nurse
Morrison Cancer Center
Grand Island, NE
01.2021 - Current
- Conduct intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures-bone marrow biopsy, lumbar punctures, and prepping for chemotherapy through an ommaya reservoir.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions- orders nurse.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department-IV vascular training
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Prep schedules and assignments for the next day.
Registered Nurse
Henderson Health Care
Henderson, NE
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Oncology Coordinator
- Set patient's up for follow ups, scans, treatments, and referrals.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Prepared patient charts for doctors for follow ups and consults.
- Helped with other specialty clinics such as Orthopedics, Mental Health, and Pulmonology.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE05-2019
Skills
- Supply Restocking
- ADL Assistance
- Appointment Scheduling-proficient with doctors orders and setting up referrals for surgeries, social work,
- Emergency Response during IV medication administration reactions
- Procedure Preparations-bone marrow biopsy and lumbar punctures
- Patient Assessments-during follow ups, treatments, and post treatment
- Long-Term Care- at nursing homes as well as Oncology patients
- Treatment Planning- especially with pediatric patients
- Vascular Care Understanding
- Family Education
- Team Coordination-great communication with co-workers, patients, and family members
- EMR Systems
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Relationship Building
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care (triaging calls)
- Family and Patient Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nurses Inc
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Morrison Cancer Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Henderson Health Care
06.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Community College
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