Connie Ayala, OCN
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. 13+ years in Oncology/Hematology. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination. OCN Certified, Chemo/Immunotherapy Certified.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Lone Star Oncology
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: American Oncology Network
- American Oncology Network
Travel RN Mobile IV Therapy
Drip Hydration
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
St Lukes Cancer Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Senior RN Oncology and Immunotherapy Infusion Room
Texas Oncology
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Assisted in clinical trials administering medications for Clinical trials
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Lake Regional Cancer Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Baylor St. Lukes McNair Cancer Center
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Assisted in clinical trials administering medications
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
St. Lukes Cancer Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Avera Cancer Institute
08.2021 - 10.2021
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Barnes Jewish Cancer Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted in clinical trials administering medications for Clinical trials
Staff RN Infusion Room RN Senior
Texas Oncology
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Demonstrated knowledge of ambulatory infusion pump use, maintenance and proper documentation
- Facilitated dose modification by assessing patient and labs, consulting protocol or treatment plan, calculating dose and consulting physician regarding dosage modifications, problems and symptom management
- Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports and maintained central lines catheter devices
- Administered medications/blood products using correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time and technique
- Displayed appropriate technical skills for the administration of chemotherapy, medications and blood products
- Programmed portable infusion pumps for continuous drug delivery and provided instruction to the patient, family members and/or caregiver in a home environment; communicated pertinent information and any interventions to physician
- Assured nursing charges were accurate and completed on patient fee slips
- Triaged patient phone calls as needed and documented relevant information in the patients’ chart
- Assessed patient/family needs and provided teaching and instructional material
- Demonstrated awareness of community resources available to patients and assists with referrals if necessary
- Managed patient medication refill requests from the pharmacy telephone line and recorded information in the patients’ chart
- Knowledge of mixes and administration of chemotherapy, hydration and medications under the direction of a physician
- Maintained a clean work environment and restocked supply area; followed OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, bio-hazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen
RN Emergency Department
Seton Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Experienced in working within various disciplines within the emergency room environment, providing direct patient and trauma care, critical thinking at a moment’s notice, preceptor for multiple nurses as well as logging missed medication wastes/errors
- Worked in a fast-paced, ever-changing team environment; recorded vital signs, oversaw EKGs, IVs, blood draws, set-up sterile trays and prepared patients for physical examinations; performed patient triage, suture removal and wound care management
- Reviewed health histories; provided assessments, and maintained and updated health records
- Provided care and monitoring of Epidural, Groshong, Hickman, Peripheral, PICC and Port-a- Caths
- Performed trach care, nasogastric tube care, in-line suctioning, Foley catheter and drain care
- Adapted immediately to changing circumstances in medical emergencies, setting priorities and constantly reevaluating them
- Ensured necessary supplies and equipment were on hand in a highly technological environment
- Established priorities for actions and organized activities in a logical sequence; controlled environment by maintaining sterility, noise levels, traffic and a sense of orderliness; prepare charts reflecting completeness, conciseness and accuracy
Education
Associated of science - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX01.2007
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Team Coordination
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient Monitoring
- Precepting
- Patient Care
- Physical assessments
- Licensed RN
- Patient Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Evaluation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- EMR / EHR
- Patient and family advocacy
- Family Education
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication Distribution
Certification
- Multi State, RN 747680, TX, 10/11/07- 05/31/25
- Single State, RN 95375643, CA, 04/10/24 - 06/30/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 04/2026
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)-12/31/25
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy- 12/03/25
Timeline
RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Lone Star Oncology
04.2024 - Current
Travel RN Mobile IV Therapy
Drip Hydration
01.2024 - 04.2024
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
St Lukes Cancer Center
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Lake Regional Cancer Center
06.2023 - 09.2023
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Baylor St. Lukes McNair Cancer Center
03.2023 - 06.2023
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
St. Lukes Cancer Center
11.2021 - 04.2022
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Avera Cancer Institute
08.2021 - 10.2021
Travel RN Oncology/Infusion/Hematology
Barnes Jewish Cancer Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
Senior RN Oncology and Immunotherapy Infusion Room
Texas Oncology
11.2020 - 09.2023
Staff RN Infusion Room RN Senior
Texas Oncology
08.2011 - 10.2020
RN Emergency Department
Seton Hospital
01.2008 - 08.2011
Associated of science - Nursing
Austin Community College
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