CLAUDIA PITA
Summary
Compassionate Oncology Infusion Nurse with background in providing high-quality patient care, administering chemotherapy treatments, and managing patient reactions. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, exceptional IV skills,port accesses,PICC Line extensive knowledge, great communication skills, and adeptness in creating personalized care plans. Made notable impacts through consistent delivery of empathetic and comprehensive patient support in previous roles.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Caromont Health
Gastonia
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Regional Cancer Center
Fort Myers
01.2019 - Current
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Registered Nurse
Maine Med
11.2017 - 06.2018
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Registered Nurse
Cancer Care of Maine
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Clinical staff at Infusion Center
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Registered Nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
Parker
11.2008 - 06.2010
- Clinical staff at infusion Center
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Registered Nurse
University of Miami at Sylvester Cancer Center
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Clinical staff at infusion Center
Registered Nurse
Oncology Treatment Center (Dr Daniel Tabak)
Rio de Janeiro
05.2001 - 06.2005
- Clinical staff and manager at infusion Center
Registered Nurse
Center of Oncology and Radioisotopes
Ipatinga
10.1999 - 05.2001
- Manager nurse in charge of Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Nurse Supervisor
Casa de Saude e Maternidade Santa Marta
Niteroi
07.1997 - 10.1999
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed by nursing staff members.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Assessed clinical competency of nursing staff on a regular basis.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding service delivery issues.
- Monitored patient care activities and identified areas for improvement.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Observer
Pedro Ernestro University Hospital
Rio de Janeiro
03.1994 - 11.1994
- Gynecology and Obstetrics section
Education
Oncology nursing -
National Cancer Institute (INCA)
Brazil07.2001
Bachelor degree - Nursing and Obstetrics
University of Rio De Janeiro (UNI RIO)
Brazil07.1997
Skills
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Documentation accuracy
- Emotional support
- Anaphylaxis response
- Chemotherapy administration
- Blood draw techniques
- Port-a-cath care
- Blood transfusion procedures
- Central line management
- IV medication administration
- PICC line maintenance
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Venipuncture expertise
- PICC line care
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Oncology nursing
- Vitals monitoring
- Electronic health records
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
Additional Information
Please, contact me for more information and references.
Nursing Related Experience
- Surgical Instrumentation, Brazilian College of Basic Sciences, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Introduction To Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Chemotherapy Fundamentals, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Central Venous Catheter Care, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Health Evaluation - Physical Exam, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Nursing Assistance for Ostomized Patients, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Nursing Assistance in Critical Care Oncology, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Primary Prevention in Cancer, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Wound Care, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
- Prevention and Control of Hospital Infection, National Cancer Institute, Not Provided, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Not Provided
Licenses Certifications Affiliations
- R.N, Florida
- Endorsement, North Carolina
- R.N. Endorsement, Colorado
- R.N. Endorsement, Maine
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification
- B.L.S./C.P.R.
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Cancer Exercise specialist
- ONC test to be scheduled
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Cancer exercise Specialist
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Caromont Health
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Regional Cancer Center
01.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Maine Med
11.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse
Cancer Care of Maine
08.2014 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
11.2008 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
University of Miami at Sylvester Cancer Center
08.2006 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse
Oncology Treatment Center (Dr Daniel Tabak)
05.2001 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse
Center of Oncology and Radioisotopes
10.1999 - 05.2001
Nurse Supervisor
Casa de Saude e Maternidade Santa Marta
07.1997 - 10.1999
Observer
Pedro Ernestro University Hospital
03.1994 - 11.1994
Oncology nursing -
National Cancer Institute (INCA)
Bachelor degree - Nursing and Obstetrics
University of Rio De Janeiro (UNI RIO)
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