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Eryka Grant

Eryka Grant

Pembroke Pines,FL

Summary

Compassionate Chemotherapy Registered Nurse with broad background in oncology care, including direct patient communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for treatment planning. Strengths include knowledge of chemotherapy drugs, side effects management, and patient education. Successfully maintained high-quality standards while ensuring comfort and emotional support to patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2025 - Current
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Coordinated follow-up appointments with physicians or other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Administered intravenous medications in accordance with established protocols.
  • Monitored patients for adverse reactions during chemotherapy administration.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families regarding chemotherapy side effects, treatments, and medications.

Clinic Nurse Supervisor

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
04.2022 - 01.2025
  • Analyzed data from various sources to improve overall services offered at the clinic.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to ensure effective communication between all departments.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvement initiatives within the clinic setting.
  • Recruited, trained, coached, evaluated, and managed a team of nurses and other support staff.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
  • Oversaw the daily operation of the clinic, including patient flow, staffing levels, and quality assurance.

Registered Nurse

University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Clinic Charge Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Performed nursing assessments, including physical examinations and patient histories.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient plans of care.
  • Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
  • Conducted telephone interviews with patients to obtain detailed information about their condition in order to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
  • Coordinated daily staffing assignments for nurses on the unit, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.

Registered Nurse

Jackson Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
  • Conducted assessments upon admission of new patients in order to develop an individualized plan of care.

Clinic Registered Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
09.2017 - 09.2019
  • Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine proper diagnosis.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2014 - 09.2017
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment and stocking supplies.

Education

Bachelors - Nursing

Western Governors University
11.2018

Associates - Nursing

Miami Dade College
07.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Miami Dade College
12.2011

Skills

  • BLS/ACLS certified
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
  • Current Florida License: RN 9455513; Multi-state license pending

Clinical Skills

  • IV insertion
  • PICC/Port care
  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Telephone triage
  • Medication appeals
  • Prior authorizations
  • EMR proficiency in EPIC

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Chemotherapy Registered Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2025 - Current

Clinic Nurse Supervisor

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
04.2022 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

University Of Miami Hospital And Clinics
07.2021 - 04.2022

Clinic Charge Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2020 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse

Jackson Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2020

Clinic Registered Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
09.2017 - 09.2019

Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2014 - 09.2017

Bachelors - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associates - Nursing

Miami Dade College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Miami Dade College

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