Hope Downing
Danville,IL
Summary
Accomplished Oncology Nurse Educator at Carle Foundation Hospital for over 7 years, I excel in patient education, chemotherapy administration, and team leadership. Renowned for compassionate care and critical thinking, I've significantly enhanced nursing satisfaction and patient outcomes. Expert in chemotherapy protocols and Oncology Nurse Certified, my skills in team building and patient safety set me apart.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Educator
Carle Foundation Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Creat a warm, inviting and trusting environment by allowing an open door policy for staff to come to me with concerns, questions and needs to do their job effectively
- Mentor new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Provide in the moment coaching and feedback to healthcare staff to assure we are providing safe and effective care
- Assist staff with resolving and navigating work related issues
- Assist with 90-day performance evaluations
- Assist management with performing job interviews
- Trained new oncology nurses in becoming chemotherapy and biotherapy certified.
- Help assist with chemotherapy nurse staffing and scheduling
- Assist in development and review of department policies, procedures and competencies
- Collaborate and facilitate with inpatient and outpatient oncology staff such as medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, chemo pharmacists to plan chemotherapy admissions
- Collaborate with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Provide monthly oncology specific education to oncology staff members.
- Perform monthly unit audits such as hygiene reports, bedside shift report, quality rounding, fall prevention, infection prevention, hazardous drug safety, leadership rounding on patients and their families, and whiteboard audits/hourly rounding.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Oncology specific workshops.
- Facilitate and Instruct professional development classes for oncology nurses (Chemo Basics class and Oncology Nurse Fellowship) to help them grow in their role as well as improve nurse retention in the oncology field
- Remain current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs
- Continually improve knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
- Orient and educate new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Cultivate warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy and/or hospitalized care.
- Administer emergent chemotherapy in different levels of care within hospital setting.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper precautions to take while receiving treatment.
- Initiated patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2017 - Current
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulation.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs
- Cared for patients in 16-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Danville, IL05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL05.2015
High School Diploma -
Bismarck-Henning High School
Bismarck, IL05.2013
Skills
- Oncology Nurse Certified
- BLS, ACLS certificatied
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified
- Trustworthy, Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail, Creative Problem Solving, Critical thinking, Great time management
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Skills in Microsoft use , Excel, Canva, Cipher Rounding and Epic medical records
- Delegation, Infection Prevention, Patient safety
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection, Procedure Assistance, Patient Examination, Medication Administration, IV accessing, Implanted Mediport Accessing, Pleurx draining
- End-of Life care, Hospice
- Student Precepting, New nurse precepting/training
- Unit Nurse Leader able to provide support to teammates, build good team work and morale to provide the best care to patients
- Expert in Plum IV pump use
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Educator
Carle Foundation Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
06.2017 - Current
Oncology Certified Nurse
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lakeview College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Danville Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Bismarck-Henning High School
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