Erika Matzke
Jacksonville
Summary
Accomplished Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse at Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, with significant experience in administering chemotherapy and managing patient care in infusion settings. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable in adapting to changing needs and skilled in patient education, symptom management, and IV therapy. Known for compassionate care, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2022 - Current
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
HCA
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Utilized sterile techniques and infection-control guidelines to maintain clean and safe environment.
- Coordinated with surgeons and staff to deliver safe patient care during operations.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Collected, labeled, and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Education
Nursing
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FL01-2021
Skills
- Emotional support
- Collaboration with physicians
- Oncology nursing care
- Immunotherapy administration
- Side effect monitoring
- Central line care
- Clinical documentation
- IV insertion
- PICC line maintenance
- Blood transfusion
- Port-a-cath care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Clinical decision making
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2022 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse
HCA
02.2021 - 03.2022
Nursing
Concorde Career College
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