Damaris Brew
Roxbury,CT
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Nuvance Health, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and advocacy, enhancing patient satisfaction through holistic care. Proven ability to respond effectively in emergencies, ensuring optimal outcomes for critically-ill patients and their families. Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Nuvance Health
New Milford, CT
08.2015 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Medical School
Havana,Cuba01-2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Intravenous therapy
- IV setup
- Patient monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]Oncology nurse
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Interests
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Reading
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Nuvance Health
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Medical School
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