Danielle Kettlewell
Sterling Heights
Summary
Offering solid foundation in healthcare principles and strong desire to learn and grow in this environment. Brings ability to quickly acquire essential nursing practices and techniques, including patient assessment and care planning. Ready to use and develop skills in patient care in Oncology nursing role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Medical Oncology
Beaumont Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in managing patient documentation using electronic health record systems for accurate information tracking.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities specific to oncological nursing practice trends in order to maintain professional competency standards required by certification boards or state licensing agencies.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cancer treatment advancements.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Utilized advanced monitoring equipment to assess patient conditions effectively.
- Assisted in managing ventilator support for patients with respiratory distress.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care standards.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic findings to promptly identify changes in patient condition.
- Evaluated clinical research literature to stay current on best practices within critical care nursing.
- Conducted detailed patient assessments to identify critical changes in health status, allowing for timely interventions.
- Facilitated patient comfort and recovery, providing empathetic support and pain management.
- Enhanced infection control measures, significantly decreasing incidence of hospital-acquired infections in ICU.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI04-2025
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St. Clair Community College
Port Huron, MI05-2022
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Licensed RN
- Critical care
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Emergency response
- Chronic disease management
- Emotional intelligence
- Setting up referrals
- Direct patient care
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
Awards
Daisy Award - November 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Medical Oncology
Beaumont Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Michigan, Flint
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St. Clair Community College