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Heather Sutcliffe

Wappingers Falls,NY

Summary

  • Registered nurse with six years of experience in med-surg, oncology, and telemetry. Expertise in wound care, tracheostomy care, and cardiac monitoring. Proven ability to maintain interdisciplinary relationships for effective patient care transitions. Proficient in electronic medical record systems including Cerner and Epic.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Poughkeepsie, New York
04.2019 - Current
  • Delivered nursing care in 30-bed oncology unit, specializing in chemotherapy and palliative treatments.
  • Managed operations as charge nurse, ensuring efficient care delivery for all patients.
  • Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy, monitoring side effects and infusion reactions meticulously.
  • Utilized central lines, ports, and peripheral IVs for medication administration and blood draws.
  • Provided tailored palliative care interventions for patients with advanced cancer diagnoses.
  • Mentored nursing students and precepted new graduate nurses on oncology best practices.
  • Contributed to policy development and quality improvement initiatives as active member of unit Council.
  • Participated in staff education programs to enhance oncology nursing skills and knowledge.

Staff Nurse

NYU Lagone Medical Center
New York, New York
01.2019 - 04.2019
  • Managed caseloads of up to six patients on medical-surgical floor, focusing on reconstruction surgeries.
  • Administered post-operative care for flap and reconstructive surgeries, performing Doppler assessments and monitoring wounds.
  • Provided comprehensive management of acute and chronic conditions, including COPD, renal failure, and heart failure.
  • Collaborated effectively with surgical teams, wound care specialists, and physical therapy for optimal patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
05-2018

Skills

  • Chemotherapy administration
  • Oncology management
  • Wound assessment
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Infusion therapy monitoring
  • Central line management
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Electronic medical records (Cerner, EPIC)

Certification

  • RN – New York State Registered Professional Nurse license - 755169
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED), American Heart Association
  • ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Vassar Brothers Medical Center
04.2019 - Current

Staff Nurse

NYU Lagone Medical Center
01.2019 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mount Saint Mary College

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