Elena Tobin RN BSN OCN BCPA™
Garland,TX
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.
Steve Jobs
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities as an Oncology Certified RN, Board Certified Patient Advocate. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, believing in seeing the patient as a person, not a diagnosis with respect, compassion and authentic care.
Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Smart and attentive care gifted in calming both patients and caregivers through dynamic listening and interpersonal skills. Considered valuable asset in helping to manage pain and patients' needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificate
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Faith Presbyterian Hospice
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed complex cases requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare team members.
- Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
Breast Clinic OCN RN
UT Southwestern Comprehensive Cancer Center, Breast Oncology
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Assesses and documents physiological, sociocultural, and spiritual health as well as physiological health status
Oncology Certified Registered Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient's conditions to collaborate with the physician and team
- Advocated for patients'' rights, working diligently to ensure they received the highest quality care possible
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring and double-checking patient records, prescriptions, and dosage calculations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving overall outcomes.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Verdi Oncology
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive study protocols, ensuring alignment with research objectives.
- Perform various clinical procedures to collect, report, record, and read data to sponsors and Primary Investigators in data obtained with update on enrollment status of patients and data according to clinical trials according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Good Shepherd Hospice, DFW
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Managed patient care for terminally ill, collaborating with interdisciplinary team to deliver excellent care, and served as patient advocate to serve better and provide care on behalf of patients, caregivers, and families.
- Provided education to patients and caregivers on end-of-life care and symptom management with expectations for stages providing support and visits
- Managed and provided compassionate care and clinical skills when needed by assessing patient and caregiver needs during visits and providing excellent communication with interdisciplinary team members.
Oncology Nurse Expert
Interlink Cancer Care
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Overseeing and managing Care coordination, patient advocacy, and informative leadership supporting patients and caregivers' newly diagnosed complex oncology diagnosis and treatment, informing patients with all appropriate education, managing care collaboration of care providers and teams from patient's diagnosis through survivorship or end-of-the-life care.
- Reviewed patient medical information and history pathology to approve or deny prior authorization of treatment scan or medication provider request and plan according to NCCN guidelines for supportive medications and treatments for appropriateness and optimal utilization of resources.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.
Sr Clinic RN Dr. Joyce O' Shaughnessy
Texas Oncology Baylor Sammons Center
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Delivered high level of quality care for Breast Cancer complex diagnosis patients in fast-paced clinic while triaging patient concerns and symptoms in insight to be seen and critical liaison between Dr. O'Shaughnessy and research teams from many trials and facilities, aiding nurse triage call team and collaborating as team with direct patient care team, assisting administrative and support staff allowing optimal utilization of provider's schedule improving patient care experience,
- Patient advocacy is needed to meet patient needs with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal care delivery and reducing unnecessary stress or challenges.
Oncology Registered Nurse
Southeast Alabama Medical Center
08.2013 - 05.2016
- Delivered high-quality care to oncology patients acutely or emergent ill with oncology diagnosis, administering chemotherapy, blood, and platelet transfusions, heparin drips, and multiple other IV therapies cared for patients who had just received radiation therapy, as well as providing post-operative care,
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Practice Manager of Operations
Steven G Wallach, MD, FACS
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Coordinated staff training and development programs for improved workforce productivity. Workplace culture promotes open communication channels, fosters teamwork, and recognizes employee achievements.
- Provided supervision and management of 25 clinical team members.
- Boosted staff morale by offering constructive feedback and specific direction.
General Manager of Operations and Partner
Tonic East
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Operating partner acted as General Manager, including supervision of 75 plus employees at NYC rooftop three-level, multi-billion-dollar bar/restaurant with occupancy of 675
- Developed and implemented employee manual with training guide to provide consistent service
- It ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation according to NYC city strict rules and guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Magna cum laude graduate
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Awarded AORN Scholarship Recipient for Patient Advocate Recognition
Skills
- Case Management
- Advanced care planning
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Documentation
- Compassionate Care
- Family Support
- Patient Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse; Compact License
- OCN, Oncology Certified Nurse; 2015-present
- Board Certified Patient Advocate, PACB 2021-present
- School of Breast Oncology Training, 2019
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager - Faith Presbyterian Hospice
02.2023 - 05.2023
Breast Clinic OCN RN - UT Southwestern Comprehensive Cancer Center, Breast Oncology
08.2022 - 10.2022
Oncology Certified Registered Nurse - Supplemental Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Verdi Oncology
05.2021 - 07.2021
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager - Good Shepherd Hospice, DFW
02.2021 - 04.2021
Oncology Nurse Expert - Interlink Cancer Care
06.2020 - 08.2020
Sr Clinic RN Dr. Joyce O' Shaughnessy - Texas Oncology Baylor Sammons Center
05.2016 - 06.2020
Oncology Registered Nurse - Southeast Alabama Medical Center
08.2013 - 05.2016
Practice Manager of Operations - Steven G Wallach, MD, FACS
08.2010 - 08.2011
General Manager of Operations and Partner - Tonic East
01.2008 - 08.2011
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
PHILLIPS BETH ISRAEL SCHOOL OF NURSING - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing
- Registered Nurse; Compact License
- OCN, Oncology Certified Nurse; 2015-present
- Board Certified Patient Advocate, PACB 2021-present
- School of Breast Oncology Training, 2019
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