Harpreet Dhillon
NEWARK,CA
Summary
Highly trained, hematology- oncology nurse with wide range of patient education and nursing skills. Proficient in advanced knowledge of oncology drugs and education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse-Chemotherapy infusion nurse/Nurse educator
Stanford Health Care / Oncology
02.2022 - Current
- Chemotherapy administration
- Oncology drug teaching, potential side effects, medication direction and appointment schedule.
- Strong knowledge of IV delivery methods.
- Excellent skills in accessing implanted ports. Starting peripheral IVs and utilizing centrally placed peripheral access devices.
- maintain and care of PICC lines. Central lines and peripheral IVs.
- Direct patient on diet plan, exercise, and self-management of home medication.
- Extensive teaching of family members.
Licensed vocational nurse
Stanford Health Care / Oncology
12.2018 - 02.2022
- Performs and assists providers with routine and/or specialized clinical procedures within the LVN scope of practice and department policies, in a timely manner
- Administer ordered medications, Start peripheral IVs, Access Chest/Chemo ports, Give IV hydration, Iron infusion and vaccines (Testosterone, Aranesp, Lupron, Zarxio, Neupogen, Faslodex, Prolia, Xgeva, Firmagon ) in a safe accurate, professional and timely manner following policies and procedures
- Do phlebotomies for hemochromatosis and polycemthemia patients
- Performs routine screenings and places orders for patients who are due for quality measures program point of care testing in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure-
- Retrieves voicemails and incoming faxes and handling at least once per hour
- Preparing forms and managing prior authorizations throughout the shift, completing incoming work by the end of the shift
- Maintains exam rooms and nurses’ stations; stocking supplies, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and instruments after use on every patient
- Transports specimens according to policies and procedures in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensures equipment is working properly, notifying the appropriate person of needed repairs in a timely manner
- Collaboratively performs departmental duties to ensure OSHA, infection control and accrediting body compliance, including, but not limited to, checking refrigerator/freezer temperature, checking medication/supply expiration dates, autoclave sterility checks, departmental lab QA, in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure
- Worked with themultidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LVN clinical supervisor
Amity home health
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Coordinate care for the patient
- Supervise LVN and HHA field staff as indicated
- Provide in service education per DON direction
- Assist RN in admission process and plan of care
- Notify Physician of change in patients’ condition
- Maintain patients records according to company’s policy
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medication management, medications, plan of care and treatment plans according to policy and procedure Manuel
- Participate in on- call after hours on-call schedule
- Baywood court health canter Castro valley
LVN Charge nurse
08.2010 - 06.2017
- Count Narcotics each shift change dispenses to Patients as per MD order
- Logs appropriately
- Admission Carry Out orders, Follow ups with Pharmacy
- Administer Medication, Inhaler as per MD order
- Monitor Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
- Implements Physician Order, provide Wound care, Wound VAC, G-Tube feeding & Care, Oxygen Therapy, Colostomy Care
- Notify to MD for any acute change & follow ups with MD, LABs etc.
Licensed Vocational nurse
Amity home health
05.2012 - 12.2014
- Evaluated for any safety hazards within the environment
- Proficient in working with tracheotomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube, catheters, wound care
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts
- Provided comfort while developing and encouraging independence
- Educated patients and families regarding importance of health promotion and disease prevention.
Education
LICENSES Registered nurse in state of Florida and California Certified Through American Heart Association Licensed Vocational Nurse in -
Skills
- Constructive Feedback
- Competency Assessment
- Technology Advancements
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Administer IV chemo medication, bio/immunotherapy drugs/ IV iron infusions/ IV fluids/hydration
- Wound Care Foley Catheter- Insertion as per MD order &care
- Infection Control Standards precautions PT/INR Testing, Draw labs
- Colostomy Care Finder Stick Testing for DM
- Wound VAC Gastric Tube Feeding & Care
- Specimen Collection
- Insert peripheral IV line Iron infusions
- Access Chest/Chemo ports IV hydration
- Blood draw also follow up with lab to get results
- Therapeutic phlebotomies for patient with Hemochromatosis
- Triage Patient Calls, Misc
- PICC line/midline dressing
- Oxygen Therapy
- Foley Catheter- Insertion as per MD order &care
- PT/INR Testing, Draw labs
- Finder Stick Testing for DM
- Gastric Tube Feeding & Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Chemotherapy infusion nurse/Nurse educator
Stanford Health Care / Oncology
02.2022 - Current
Licensed vocational nurse
Stanford Health Care / Oncology
12.2018 - 02.2022
LVN clinical supervisor
Amity home health
02.2016 - 02.2019
Licensed Vocational nurse
Amity home health
05.2012 - 12.2014
LVN Charge nurse
08.2010 - 06.2017
LICENSES Registered nurse in state of Florida and California Certified Through American Heart Association Licensed Vocational Nurse in -
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