ETHELYNN REYES DELA CRUZ
Manvel
Summary
Patient-focused Certified Breast Cancer Registered Nurse with expertise in leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing daily functions and improving delivery of patient care. Excellent communicator to align nursing services with patient needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Accomplished Charge Nurse for 15 years in high patient turnover hospital and clinic. Skilled in all elements of charge nursing management and overseeing operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Medicine and Suspicion of Cancer Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2024 - Current
- Worked closely with patients who were diagnosed with GI, GU, Endocrine, Breast, Brain and Spine, GYN, Head and Neck, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Sarcoma and Thoracic cancers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Conduct remote assessments of oncology and internal medicine, Suspicion of Cancer and ID patients, evaluating symptoms and providing appropriate clinical guidance.
- Triage patient calls, prioritizing care needs and facilitating timely interventions based on established protocols.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with symptoms indicative of cancer, including detailed history taking and physical examinations.
- Coordinate and schedule diagnostic tests and procedures, such as imaging studies, biopsies and laboratory tests.
- Educated patients and families about the diagnostic process, potential outcomes and next steps.
- Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families facing the uncertainty of a potential cancer diagnosis.
- Advocated for patients to ensure they receive appropriate and timely diagnostic evaluations and follow-up care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Breast Center Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2015 - 02.2024
- Educated patients on chemotherapy, hormone therapy and targeted therapies to breast cancer patients.
- Collaborated with oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical exams and diagnostic evaluations.
- Educated patients and families about disease processes, treatment options and symptom management.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care to breast cancer patients undergoing surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during breast cancer surgeries, including lumpectomies, mastectomies and reconstructive surgeries.
- Educated patients and families about surgical procedures, post-operative care and recovery expectations.
- Empathetically providing support and advocating for patients and families.
- Participating in referring patients to other support services.
- Facilitating communication between other health professionals and services regarding care of individual patients.
- Providing nursing support for clinicians during all stages of assessment.
- Assists with preparing patient for tests, laboratory work and providing education on final results that lead to appropriate diagnosis and staging of cancer.
- Contacting patient to check in on how well they are tolerating treatment plan and collaborate with oncologist to make any changes.
- Follows patient throughout course of treatment, including monitoring if patient is hospitalized and providing check-in phone calls.
- Completes patient care requirements by assigning nursing and staff and following up on test results.
- Develops professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
- Administered medications via intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Conducted remote assessments of Breast Medical and Surgical Oncology patients, evaluating symptoms and providing appropriate clinical guidance.
- Triage patient calls, prioritizing care needs and facilitating timely interventions based on established protocols.
Float Pool/PRN Registered Nurse III
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2016
- Primarily focused on Postpartum, Lactation, Nursery and Internal Medicine
- Provided compassionate care to postpartum mothers and newborns, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being.
- Conducted assessments and administered medications as per physician orders, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Supported breastfeeding mothers with lactation consultations, troubleshooting latch issues, and providing education on breast pumping and milk storage.
- Educated families on newborn care practices, including bathing, feeding schedules, and safe sleep practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care plans and smooth patient transitions.
- Assisted in the nursery with newborn assessments, screenings, and care, including monitoring vital signs and responding to emergencies.
- Mentored new nursing staff and students, sharing expertise in postpartum care and lactation support.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient communities.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Performed all tasks with patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Prairie View A & M University
05.2009
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
05.2004
Skills
- Breast Cancer Patient Care
- Staff Mentoring
- Electronic Medical Record
- Telephone Triage and Remote Patient Assessment
- Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Care
- Early Cancer Detection and Patient Assessment
- Internal Medicine and Oncology Patient Care
- Medical and Nursing Coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, 772948
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2009, Present
- Certified Breast Center Nurse by ONCC, 600323
Timeline
Internal Medicine and Suspicion of Cancer Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
02.2024 - Current
Breast Center Nurse
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2015 - 02.2024
Float Pool/PRN Registered Nurse III
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science: Nursing -
Prairie View A & M University
Associate of Arts -
Houston Community College
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