EMILY THOMPSON
Houston
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with almost 2 years of experience in providing comprehensive care to oncology patients. Demonstrate a strong ability in coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, following treatment plans, and educating patients and their families. Proficient in chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and palliative care. Skilled in delivering effective and compassionate care to patients and patient’s families.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2023 - Current
- Provide compassionate care to 3-4 Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma patients per shift, including patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation therapy, investigational clinical trials, and CAR-T cell therapy.
- Administer patient medications, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educate patients on treatment plans, adverse effects, safe practices and self-care strategies, to advocate for active involvement in care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management for improved recovery.
- Assisted in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results to support clinical decision-making.
- Monitor heart rhythms and rates as well as oximetry for patients on telemetry monitor.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment strategies for diverse patient populations.
Head Ophthalmic Scribe/Surgical Coordinator
Houston Eye Associates
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries to identify issues.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Administered eye medications for dilation and treatment.
- Assisted in maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record filing, Op Reports, test results, and home care forms.
- Obtained and recorded patient medical history, including prior surgeries, family medical issues and past ocular history.
- Reviewed surgical plans and patient charts in order to prepare correct paperwork.
- Assisted physician with laser procedures for vision corrective actions.
- Verified signatures and checked medical charts for accuracy and completion.
- Effectively communicated with client's health information management department contact to correctly interpret assignments and details.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
Ophthalmic Technician
Retina Consultants Texas
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake, including history, medication and symptom documentation, to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
- Reviewed inventory levels to check medications and other materials, placed orders and restocked supplies to meet forecasted needs.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering insulin treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, dementia/Alzheimer's disease.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Bellarmine University
Louisville, KY05.2023
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2019
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Infection Prevention
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Compassionate and safe patient care
- Time Management
- Communication skills/therapeutic and non-therapeutic
- Trustworthy companion
- Social perceptiveness
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support | 2023-07
- CPR | 2023-07
- National Student Nurses Association | 2023
- Co-Chair HAPI Committee G15 | 2025
- Institutional HAPI PACT Committee Member | 2025
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Louisville Community – Community Care – Spring 2023 (67.5hr)
- Norton Children’s Hospital– Pediatric– Spring 2023 (67.5hr)
- Norton Audubon Hospital – Leadership: orthopedic surgery – Spring 2023 (45hr)
- Norton Audubon Hospital – Critical Care: Intensive Care Unit/Open Heart Unit/Level 2 Trauma Center – Spring 2023 (90hr)
- University of Louisville-Peace: Mental Health: Psychology unit for adults and children – Fall 2022 (67.5hr)
- Baptist Floyd Hospital – OB/GYN: Labor and Delivery, Newborn nursery and Postpartum departments – Fall 2022 (67.5hr)
- Norton Hospital Downtown – Medical/Surgical I: Med/Surg oncology unit – Fall 2022 (90hr)
- Norton Audubon Hospital – Medical/Surgical I: Med/Surg unit – Summer 2022 (90hr)
- University of Louisville Hospital – Fundamentals of Nursing: Med/Surg unit – Summer 2022 (90hr)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2023 - Current
Head Ophthalmic Scribe/Surgical Coordinator
Houston Eye Associates
01.2021 - 01.2022
Ophthalmic Technician
Retina Consultants Texas
01.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Visiting Angels
01.2014 - 01.2014
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Science
University of Houston
Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Bellarmine University
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