Erin Thompson
Gahanna,OH
Summary
Motivated Oncology Nurse offering many years' experience providing exceptional treatment and compassionate care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Supporting patients and family members through education, active listening, and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Oncology Nurse
OSU James Cancer Hospital
Columbus, Ohio
08.2011 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments to patients in a clinical setting.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient responses during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and side effects management.
- Provided emotional support to patients, addressing concerns and fears about their diagnosis.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
- Performed nursing assessments and developed interventions based on the assessment findings.
- Administered prescribed medications including chemotherapy agents and monitored side effects.
- Provided guidance to family members regarding end-of-life decisions related to advanced stages of cancer.
- Reviewed laboratory results for abnormalities and reported them to physicians for further investigation.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Zangmeister Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio
06.2006 - 08.2011
- Administered chemotherapy treatments to patients in a compassionate environment.
- Monitored patient reactions and vital signs during infusion sessions.
- Educated patients on treatment protocols and potential side effects.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families throughout treatment process.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards for hazardous medications during administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans for individual patients.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Communicated with physicians regarding any changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Columbus, OH 08.2002 - 05.2004
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Medication management
- Side effect monitoring
- Patient education
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Patient management and safety
- Side effects management
- Immunotherapy
- Support and education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
OSU James Cancer Hospital
08.2011 - Current
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Zangmeister Cancer Center
06.2006 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science -
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
08.2002 - 05.2004
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