HEATHER GRAVES
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Saint John's Health Center
11.2024 - Current
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Oncology Clinical Registered Nurse III
UCLA
01.2024 - Current
- Assess patient lab results and consult with physicians on results
- Consult with on-site physicians to ensure safe and appropriate treatment for patients
- Monitor patients for infusion reactions and provide emergency care if necessary
Nurse Coordinator/Registered Nurse IV
City of Hope
11.2018 - 12.2023
- Consult with physicians to assess, plan, evaluate, and implement patient care plans
- Train new hire nurse coordinators and existing nurse coordinators on new techniques
- Provided all patients with oral and intravenous chemotherapy counseling
- Administrator of Nucleus inventory management system
- Provided support for infusion nurses: planning schedule, managing emergencies, etc
- Acted as liaison between floor nurses and physicians to reduce the physician’s workload
- Developed new procedure with Dr to increase efficacy in infusion patient care
Quality Clinical Safety Coordinator
Antelope Valley Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2018
- Improved Leap Frog score from F with hospital-wide quality improvement plans
- Administered Root Cause Analysis investigations with other department peers
- Ensured compliance with all government agencies and Joint Commission standards
- Oversaw command center operations for government surveys
- Improved mortality rate by assessing all mortalities and code blue charts
- Investigated and managed third-party queries
- Played critical role in securing a 3-million-dollar hospital quality improvement grant
- Reviewed medical charts to ensure compliance with DHS
- Managed flu vaccination clinic ensuring all employees were up to date on vaccines
Oncology Registered Nurse
West Hills Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided professional nursing care for patients in an inpatient setting
- Administered chemotherapy, hydration and other medications
- Accessed implanted ports and maintained central line catheter devices
Oncology Registered Nurse
West Florida Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Provided exceptional direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Collaborated with other health care team members to implement treatment plans
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
National University
03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
12.2013
Skills
- Pain control
- Healthcare technology
- Blood transfusion
- End-of-life care
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- Chemotherapy administration
- Symptom management
Credentials
- BSN
- RN
- OCN
License
California Registered Nurse License, 03/31/26
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)- Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
Timeline
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Saint John's Health Center
11.2024 - Current
Oncology Clinical Registered Nurse III
UCLA
01.2024 - Current
Nurse Coordinator/Registered Nurse IV
City of Hope
11.2018 - 12.2023
Quality Clinical Safety Coordinator
Antelope Valley Hospital
09.2015 - 11.2018
Oncology Registered Nurse
West Hills Hospital
07.2014 - 09.2015
Oncology Registered Nurse
West Florida Hospital
04.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of West Florida
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)- Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
Master of Science - Nursing
National University
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