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Denise Knowles

Registered Nurse

Hermantown,MN

Summary

Fully credited Oncology Certified Nurse promoting over 26 years of expertise in helping patients successfully complete treatment. Prior nursing experience includes critical care, post surgical, and oncology patients in the hospital setting over the past 41 years being a RN.

Overview

26

26

years of professional experience

3

3

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse

Essentia Health

Duluth, MN

10.1995 - 12.2021

Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
Assessed patients during course of radiation treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
Administered IV fluids and medications, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support with appropriate referrals made.
Completed consultation assessment and ongoing weekly assessments. .
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma -

St Cloud Hospital School of Nursing

St. Cloud, MN

08.1978 - 06.1981

Skills

Patient assessment and treatment

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Timeline

Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse

Essentia Health

10.1995 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse Diploma -

St Cloud Hospital School of Nursing

08.1978 - 06.1981