Danielle York
Cushing,ME
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Staff Nurse with extensive experience at PBMC Oncology and Blood Disorders. Expert in medication administration and patient education, fostering self-care and chronic disease management. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient safety and outcomes, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
PBMC Oncology and Blood Disorders
Rockport, ME
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as accessing implanted ports, obtaining peripheral IV access, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
School Nurse
RSU 13 - Thomaston Grammar School
Thomaston, ME
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Staff Nurse
PBMC Oncology and Blood Disorders
Rockport, ME
08.2017 - 04.2021
- Performed various nursing interventions such as accessing implanted ports, obtaining peripheral IV access, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
PBMC Endoscopy Outpatient Department
Rockport, ME
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Ensured safe endoscopy procedures by strictly adhering to infection control guidelines and protocols.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds discussing patient cases, contributing valuable insights on their conditions based on endoscopic findings.
- Prepared rooms according to specific endoscopic procedures.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations while maintaining accurate electronic health records for each patient encounter.
- Performed patient assessment, VS monitoring, IV insertion and other routine procedures and documented in electronic medical record to support interdisciplinary care.
- Administered medication to patients according to facility protocols.
Medical Surgical Nurse
PBMC Med/Surg
Rockport, ME
06.2013 - 04.2015
- Demonstrated excellent critical thinking skills during emergent situations, collaborating with team members to deliver timely interventions and stabilize patients.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Pharmacy Technician
PBMC Pharmacy
Rockport, ME
02.2007 - 06.2013
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Provided critical support in emergency situations, quickly gathering necessary medications.
- Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
Salt Lake City, UT05-2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME05-2013
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient safety
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Urgent medical assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Oncology nursing
Timeline
Staff Nurse
PBMC Oncology and Blood Disorders
08.2023 - Current
School Nurse
RSU 13 - Thomaston Grammar School
04.2021 - 08.2023
Staff Nurse
PBMC Oncology and Blood Disorders
08.2017 - 04.2021
Endoscopy Staff Nurse
PBMC Endoscopy Outpatient Department
04.2015 - 08.2017
Medical Surgical Nurse
PBMC Med/Surg
06.2013 - 04.2015
Pharmacy Technician
PBMC Pharmacy
02.2007 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Maine Community College