Dionca Robinson
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with Epic & Onco EMR proficiency, wound care expertise and proven history of accurate and efficient charting skills. Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate streamlined and high-quality patient care. Dedicated healthcare team member with three years of direct patient care experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Nurse/ Nursing Supervisor
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored patients for signs and symptoms of possible adverse reactions to infusion sites such as pruritus, urticaria and fevers
- Collected and analyzed patient medical and surgery history, vital signs, medication history and lab results
- Consistently adhered to medication administration policies, minimizing the risk of errors or adverse events involving high-risk medications such as chemotherapy agents.
- Administered oral medications and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections to treat patients with variety of ailments, including various types of cancer
- Followed sterile procedures to insert IV catheters, locating good vein to insert IV and applying tourniquet for easier catheter insertion
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, providing guidance and support
- Calculated doses of chemotherapy and mixed and administered drugs according to protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai School Of Medicine- Emergency Room
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following physician orders
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team
- Drew blood samples for lab tests according to established protocols
- Triage patients in emergency situations to prioritize urgent care needs
- Documented patient progress, medication administration and nursing interventions to provide clarity across care team
- Kept patient privacy and confidentiality with stringent adherence to HIPAA protocols
- Maintained accurate patient charts in company EMR software.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Medical Group - Urology Dept
- Assisted in surgical and nonsurgical procedures such as biopsies, catheter insertions, pessary sizing and insertion, by preparing operating rooms and equipment
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team
- Administered medications and treatments to patients following physician orders
- Worked under RN supervision to support patient's care plans
- Collected specimens such as blood, urine, or stool for laboratory testing.
Direct Support Professional/ Residence Supervisor
Abbott House
05.2016 - 03.2021
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
Education
Nursing -
Southern Westchester BOCES
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital sign collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Immunoglobulin therapy
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Medication Dispensing
- Catheter Care
- Breathing Treatments
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Nurse/ Nursing Supervisor
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
04.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional/ Residence Supervisor
Abbott House
05.2016 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai School Of Medicine- Emergency Room
Licensed Practical Nurse
Montefiore Medical Group - Urology Dept
Nursing -
Southern Westchester BOCES