France Tognazzi
Registered Nurse, MSN
Twentynine Palms,CA
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Nurse experienced in medical surgical, telemetry, and oncology health care settings. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence based practices and patient-centered care. Resourceful, collaborative, compassionate, and eager to share the success of the healthcare team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse - Oncology
Desert Regional MC - Comprehensive Cancer Center
Palm Springs, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
- Completed initial examinations and intake questions for each appointment.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Hi-Desert Medical Center
Joshua Tree, CA
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Documented patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Patient Care Technician - Float Pool/All Units
Highland Park Hospital
Highland Park, IL
12.2018 - 05.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
MSN - Nursing
Marquette University
Pleasant Praire, WI 08.2019 - 05.2021
Graduate Courses (42 Credit Hours) - Speech Language Pathology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE 08.2016 - 03.2018
BSE - Speech Language Pathology & Minor in Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE 08.2011 - 05.2016
Skills
Patient assessment and treatment
undefinedLicensure
RN License (Active Current)
7 September 2021 – 31 July 2023
#95259122 California
Certification
BLS/ CPR
Honors and Awards
Nursing Care Team Excellence Award 2019
Highland Park Hospital
Professional and Academic Membership
Oncology Nursing Society 2022
Timeline
BLS/ CPR
06-2022
ACLS
06-2022
PALS
06-2022
Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration
06-2022
Registered Nurse - Oncology
Desert Regional MC - Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Telemetry
Hi-Desert Medical Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
MSN - Nursing
Marquette University
08.2019 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician - Float Pool/All Units
Highland Park Hospital
12.2018 - 05.2021
CNA/PCT
08-2018
Graduate Courses (42 Credit Hours) - Speech Language Pathology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
08.2016 - 03.2018
BSE - Speech Language Pathology & Minor in Psychology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
08.2011 - 05.2016
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