Denise Rodriguez
BSN, RN
Summary
A dedicated patient-oriented nurse seeking a challenging and patient-centered nursing role to increase knowledge and contribute to professional and compassionate care for cancer patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with oncologists to create tailored treatment plans for patients with different cancer types and stages.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting any issues to physicians.
- Coordinated complex care plans, collaborating with case managers, social workers, and physicians to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using EPIC.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Providing patients and their families with information and guidance on every aspect of cancer symptoms and treatment.
Clinical Allergy Specialist Nurse
United Allergy Services
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Patient Charting, i.e EMR chart notations, provider correspondence, appointment updates, insurance demos.
- Allergy testing and interpretation in both internal and pediatric populations, as well as direct communication with physicians about patient care.
- Mixing of allergen extract immunotherapy under direct supervision of physician onsite.
- Maintenance of patient compliance surrounding immunology schedule, with extensive patient/nurse relationship.
- Total management of clinic, such as scheduling, inventory, insurance verification, and billing.
- Emergency management care related to anaphylaxis, asthma, adverse reactions.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
10.2010 - 09.2018
- Prepare IVs, sterile admixtures, and chemotherapy medications using aseptic techniques.
- Process patient care orders in accurate and timely manner.
- Assist pharmacists in preparation and distribution of narcotic and controlled substances to all patient care areas of hospital.
- Handled and documented controlled substances waste in accordance to regulatory and legal requirements.
- Utilized automated drug cabinet technologies (Omnicell, Pyxis) with respect to loading, removing and inventory medications. Proficient with report generation with Omnicell and Pyxis.
- Participates with education, training, and orientation of students, pharmacy residents, and new employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, NJ 03.2020 - 2021.05
LPN Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute
08.2014 - 2015.05
Skills
Chemotherapy administration
Oncology Treatment Planning
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Blood administration
Central line dressing care
Patient Education
Epic and Cerner EMR
Additional Information
Covid Vaccination Clinic- Clifton High School March-May 2021
· Welcome visitors and check for any vaccine contraindications
· Provide teaching on the type of vaccine to be administered
· Observe injection site before and after for bleeding
· Provided client teaching on side effects to expect from the vaccine and recommended pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures to take.
Certification
Registered Nurse #26NR24023200
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ONS ID #886653
11-2023
Medical Surgical Oncology Nurse
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Berkeley College
03.2020 - 2021.05
Clinical Allergy Specialist Nurse
United Allergy Services
05.2017 - 06.2020
LPN Diploma -
Passaic County Technical Institute
08.2014 - 2015.05
Certified Pharmacy Technician
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
10.2010 - 09.2018