Courtney Bates
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with 20 years of oncology experience. Trusted as a a resource nurse, supporting colleagues through real-time guidance, education, and skill development. Skilled at managing therapies including drips and telemetry while ensuring patient safety. Recipient of Nursing Excellence Award for clinical skills, compassionate care, and dedication to nursing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Float Pool
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
08.2020 - Current
- Serve as a unit-wide resource for the James, answering questions, guiding practice, and supporting staff with procedures, skills, and policy interpretation.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Work effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Team nursing in ICU during COVID
- Preceptor
- Active member in Unit Council and Falls Prevention Representative
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Float Pool
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Monitor and evaluate radiation treatment effects.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Gathered laboratory samples, monitored fluids and read test results to make accurate care decisions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded vital signs, monitored changes and communicated to physicians immediately.
Registerd Nurse, Immediate Care Center
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Opened a new unit. Developed and contributed to workflow and process of new unit.
- Served as a Charge Nurse and Preceptor for new staff.
- Co-Chair Unit Council. ONA Representative for unit.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Patient education and discharge processes performed.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Float Pool
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
12.2012 - 04.2018
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Evaluated, implemented and designed tailored health care plans specific to patient needs and concerns.
- Served as an inpatient Resource RN to all medical/surgical, hematological and PCU areas.
- Responded to codes and ERT's, care for PCU patients awaiting proper inpatient floor transfers.
- Trained to care for medical, surgical,hematology, and bone marrow transplant cancer patients.
- Trained and worked in the Emergency Department.
Registered Nurse, Clinical Trials
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
- Collected data and followed research protocols.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
08.2005 - 03.2012
- Collaborated with all members of patient's healthcare team to ensure proper and appropriate level of care.
- Served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor to new staff and nursing students.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH05.2005
Skills
- Patient Focused
- Patient Assessments
- Team Player
- Flexible
- Resourceful
- Critical Thinking
- Educator
- Leadership
Certification
- Oncology Certified Registered Nurse since 2015
- Chemotherapy Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Float Pool
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Float Pool
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
08.2019 - 08.2020
Registerd Nurse, Immediate Care Center
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
04.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Float Pool
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
12.2012 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse, Clinical Trials
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
03.2012 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse, Oncology
James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute
08.2005 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bowling Green State University