Delcina Pugh
Bristol,TN
Summary
Highly motivated and compassionate registered nurse with experience in high volume outpatient oncology infusion setting. Punctual and good with time management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion Therapy Registered Nurse
Ballad Health Cancer Care-Bristol
Bristol, VA
08.2016 - Current
- Charge Nurse
- Access port-a-caths, PICC lines, or start peripheral IVs to collect blood for laboratory testing prior to chemotherapy infusions
- Triage patients and update patient charts with current medications, vital signs, and toxicities from previous chemotherapy treatment to keep records current
- Work with physicians, nutritionist, and social worker to make sure all patient needs are being met
- Reinforce education to patient, family members, and care givers regarding post chemotherapy safety precautions
- Administer different therapies and medications via oral, IV, IM and Sub Q routes. Monitoring vitals and patient response during and post treatment
- Carefully verify patient's treatment plan, lab work and dosages prior to treatment
- Precept new hire nurses and phone triage nurse as needed
Occupation Health Registered Nurse
Wellmont Health System
Bristol, TN
04.2015 - 08.2016
- Assist physician with Workmans Compensation related injures and pre-employment physicals
- Perform pre-employment and post injury drug screenings
- Perform venipuncture for laboratory testing for physicals
- Administer Hepatitis vaccinations, TB skin test, and perform EKG test
- Access port-a-caths or start peripheral IV for the Imaging Center prior to CT scans
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellmont Health System
Bristol, TN
01.2014 - 04.2015
- Performed focused assessments based on patient's chief complaint
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Administer medications/treatments and monitor patient's response
- Skill include peripheral IV insertion and Foley catheter insertion
Medical Assistant/ Limited License X-ray Tech
Blue Ridge Medical Specialist
Bristol, TN
08.2004 - 01.2014
- Patient triage including medical history and vital signs
- Assist physicians with procedures, administration of IM, SQ injections
- Provide patient education on self injectable medications and inhalers
- Perform chest x-rays and bone densitometry testing
- Worked in Rheumatology, Oncology, and Pulmonary departments
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05.2014
Medical X-Ray Operator - Limited License - License No Longer Active
Radiological Enterprises
Rutledge, TN06.2007
High School Diploma -
Happy Valley High School
Elizabethton, TN05.2001
Skills
- IV infusion treatments
- Chemotherapy knowledge
- Proficient in starting peripheral IVs and port-a-cath access
- Experience with electronic medical records
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse
BLS
Timeline
Infusion Therapy Registered Nurse
Ballad Health Cancer Care-Bristol
08.2016 - Current
Occupation Health Registered Nurse
Wellmont Health System
04.2015 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wellmont Health System
01.2014 - 04.2015
Medical Assistant/ Limited License X-ray Tech
Blue Ridge Medical Specialist
08.2004 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Virginia Highlands Community College
Medical X-Ray Operator - Limited License - License No Longer Active
Radiological Enterprises
High School Diploma -
Happy Valley High School
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