CYNTHIA BRAMHALL
University Place,WA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 25 years combined experience with Oncology/Hematology, Cardiology and Emergency/Urgent Care. Currently Oncology Nurse Certified, past certified as Critical Care Registered Nurse and Trauma Nurse Core Course. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team for best patient outcome. Patient counseling professional Oncology authority Preceptor High level of autonomy Disease specialization authority Patient/family focused Part of a holistic health care team Work closely with the Physicians, Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, Schedulers, Pharmacists, Social Worker Seek help with Interdisciplinary care teams within Kaiser Permanente as well as outside facilities for best patient care
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Kaiser Permanente
Tacoma, WA
02.2019 - Current
- Provided disease and treatment education to patients and caregivers, education on symptom management. Help patients and caregivers to overcome healthcare system barriers and facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care from time of diagnosis through all phases of cancer experience.
Oncology Certified Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
Tacoma, WA
08.2007 - Current
- Oncology RN with wide knowledge and mastery to competently manage many issues of adult cancer care.
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Tacoma Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
08.2007 - Current
- Performed patient education on disease and symptom management, medication education, patient advocate, care coordination, phone triage, support team
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment
Float Pool Nurse
Group Health Cooperative
Tacoma, WA
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Floated to Oncology, Orthopedics and Pulmonary departments as desktop nurse conducting various functions in each specialty promoting high quality care prior to accepting fulltime position in Oncology department.
Registered Nurse
Urgent Care
Tacoma, WA
08.2007 - 07.2008
- Nurse triage, patient interventions and treatments, perform tasks such as medication administration, IV access, blood transfusions, lab draws, established Basic Life Support and Advance Life Support care based on patient admission
Desktop Oncology Registered Nurse
Infusion
Tacoma, WA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy infusion, blood transfusion, IV fluids
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Patient education on disease and symptom management, medication education, patient advocate, care coordination, support team
Registered Nurse/ Office RN
Group Health Cooperative
Tacoma, WA
04.1997 - 08.2007
- Patient education on disease and symptom management, medication education, patient advocate, care coordination, phone triage, support team
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
Tacoma, WA
06.1993 - 04.1997
- Established care to acutely and critically ill patients in highly technical and ongoing monitoring environment. Patients face life-threatening problems of varying needs.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments
Registered Nurse / Cardiac Case Manager
Cardiac Study Center Inc
Tacoma, WA
06.1993 - 04.1997
- Worked closely with Cardiologists for in-patient hospital establishing coordination of care for patients, patient and family education on disease and medication management at time of discharge
- Desktop RN at Tacoma, Puyallup and Lakewood Clinics
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
06.1992 - 06.1993
- Triage incoming patients based on level of injury or illness, immediate stabilization of patients, administer medications as instructed by physicians, IV line access, work with team of emergency staff to help patients, establish patient mental and physical stability
Education
Nursing Degree -
University of Phoenix - Western Washington Campus
2007
Associate of Science: Nursing Degree - undefined
Tacoma Community College
1992
Skills
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Care Coordination
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Nursing Consultation
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) valid through December 2023
- Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) valid through December 2023
- Recognized DAISY Award winner 2013
- Critical Care RN Certification (CCRN) 1993-1999
- Trauma Nurse Core Course Certification (TNCC) 1992-1996
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (ANA) Member
Puget Sound Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society (PSONS)
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Kaiser Permanente
02.2019 - Current
Oncology Certified Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2007 - Current
Registered Nurse/Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Tacoma Medical Center
08.2007 - Current
Float Pool Nurse
Group Health Cooperative
08.2007 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
Urgent Care
08.2007 - 07.2008
Desktop Oncology Registered Nurse
Infusion
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse/ Office RN
Group Health Cooperative
04.1997 - 08.2007
Critical Care Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
06.1993 - 04.1997
Registered Nurse / Cardiac Case Manager
Cardiac Study Center Inc
06.1993 - 04.1997
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Good Samaritan Hospital
06.1992 - 06.1993
Nursing Degree -
University of Phoenix - Western Washington Campus
Associate of Science: Nursing Degree - undefined
Tacoma Community College
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