Deirdre Kilcommons RN BSN OCN

• Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
• Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
• Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
• Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and Treatment in infusion treatment facility.
• Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
• Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
• Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
• Screened patient records, databases and physician referrals to identify prospective candidates for research studies.
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
• Worked with principal investigator and sponsors to facilitate daily trial activities and comply with research protocols.
• Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
• Participated in initiation visits and investigator meetings, implementing trials in accordance with study timelines and budgets.
• Gathered, processed and shipped lab specimens.
• Coordinated clinical trials focused on disorders such as Gynecological Cancers and Biomarker studies.

• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Monitor and treat patient reactions to drugs.
• Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
• Administer chemotherapy in a safe way
  
• Monitor and educate patients on chemotherapy regimes, and possible side effects.
  

Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.

• Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
• Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
• Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
• Ensured HIPAA compliance.
• Performed data collection for Phase 1 & 2 clinical trials, including pharmokinetics, EKG's, vital signs.
• Worked closely with Research Nurses and doctors reading protocols.
• Provided high quality care to approximately 10 patients per day on 35 bed unit
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data in Epic.
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
• Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
• Maintained compliance with protocols covering patient care and clinical trial operations.
• Updated patient charts using EPIC with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Worked on a busy medical oncology/ Bone Marrow Transplant unit, caring for up to 5 patients.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Performed lab tests and communicated results.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.

Worked on a 6 bed Bone Marrow Transplant unit. Cared for up to 3 patients. Frequently floated to 30 bed medical/surgical oncology unit and cared for up to 7 patients. Responsible for administration of chemotherapy and medications to treat side effects.

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• Work on a 30 bed medical oncology/ bone marrow transplant unit. Was responsible for the care of up to 6 patients.
• Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
• Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
• Closely monitored acute conditions.
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Administered chemotherapy as ordered. Monitored patients for side effects.