Patient-oriented Nurse with 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with medical surgical oncology specialty.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Stanford Medical Center
08.2019 - Current
Executed chemotherapy protocols with a high level of expertise, ensuring accurate dosage calculations and meticulous attention to patient safety.
Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Lead the nursing team in the capacity of a charge nurse, providing guidance, support, and direction to ensure the smooth operation of the unit.
Demonstrate leadership as a new hire preceptor, overseeing the orientation and training process to foster the professional growth of individuals joining the team.
Contributed to team development as the nightshift unit educator, delivering targeted training sessions on chemotherapy administration and ensuring the team's proficiency through annual competency assessments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
Provided compassionate and patient-centered care on an Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Medical-Surgical unit, tailoring medical interventions to meet the unique healthcare requirements of elderly patients.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center
09.2015 - 07.2017
Successfully completed the New Graduate Residency Program with a strong foundation in caring for patients with Renal/Diabetes disease.
Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, Renal Disease, and Diabetes.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse
A Grace Sub Acute & Skilled Care
04.2014 - 06.2015
Demonstrated expertise in rehabilitation within a long-term care context, tending to patients with tracheostomies on ventilators.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
High School Diploma -
Presentation High School
San Jose, CA
No Degree - Intensive Spanish Language Semester
University of Malaga
Malaga, Spain
08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle University
Seattle, WA
06.2013
Skills
Patient Condition Monitoring
Chronic Disease Management
Student Precepting
Administration of Chemotherapy in as a member of Oncology Nursing Society
Certification
California Registered Nurse License - Active
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, Oncology Nursing Society- Active
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association - Active
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association