Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in oncology care at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Center. Proficient in patient assessment and medication administration, with extensive experience in IV therapy and managing infusion reactions. Bilingual in English and Spanish, facilitating improved patient communication and education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Center
06.2020 - Current
Perform venipunctures, access implanted ports and maintain central venous access devices
Responsible for assessing patients before, during, and after infusions
Follow sterile procedure when accessing ports and IV's
Perform phlebotomies
Administer chemotherapy agents, IVIG, iron products, IV hydration
Responsible for evaluation, verification and preparation of all medications used for infusion
Assist with initial intake
Receive, review and verification of treatment orders and ensure patient treatment visit being scheduled in a timely matter
Educate patient and caregiver on their treatment; potential side effects; signs and symptoms needed to be reported to MD
Complete all required documentation using OncoEMR
Nurse triage
Monitor patients throughout their infusions and act in a timely manner if any signs of hypersensitivity reaction occur
Interim Charge RN
Receptionist/Medical Records Coordinator
Doctor's Choice Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2018
Specimen collection
Pharmacy refill authorizations
Scanning of patient's medical records; reviewing of STAT laboratory and radiology results and given to physician for revision in an urgent manner
Scheduling appointments; check in & check out; referral authorizations; telephone and front desk reception
Knowledge of medical terminology; interpretation of laboratory/imaging reports; and medications
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Thomas University
Miami, FL
08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
12-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL
12.2019
Skills
Patient assessment
Medication Administration
IV therapy
Vital signs
Glucose Checks
I&O's
IM/Subcutaneous Injections
EKG Lead Placement
IV Catheter Insertion
Bedside Monitoring
Medical Terminology
Use of EHR
Certification
Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing, RN9529323, 04/30/27
Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 11/30/25
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Center
06.2020 - Current
Receptionist/Medical Records Coordinator
Doctor's Choice Medical Center
10.2010 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Thomas University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
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