Oncology and trauma nursing professional with comprehensive experience in personalized patient care, decision making, end of life/hospice care, coordination with healthcare teams, and execution of treatment plans.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Increase patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate nursing care during challenging treatments.
Consistently adhere to medication administration policies, minimizing the risk of errors or adverse events involving high-risk medications such as chemotherapy agents.
Enhance patient comfort during infusion procedures by providing attentive care and addressing individual needs.
Reduce treatment complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly notifying the oncologist.
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Ortho/Trauma Unit
Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
08.2021 - 10.2024
Responsible for the direct care of acutely ill pediatric patients, focusing on assessment, medication administration, intervention for change in status, patient and family education, and patient advocacy
Primary collaborator with multidisciplinary team to create individual plan of care for each child
Responsible for safely administering chemotherapy per individual patient protocols and monitoring for adverse effects
Proficient in understanding the specific needs and care of the immunocompromised oncology population
Nurse’s Week 2021 and 2022 Rising Star Award nominee
Charge nurse and preceptor from 2022-2024
Skin Care champion that led quarterly assessments on patients skin
Taught hospital wide classes quarterly on end of life and hospice care
Lead for the Clinical Excellence Committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05.2021
Skills
Central line management
Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
Compassionate care
Vascular access devices
IV insertion
Clinical documentation
Chemotherapy administration
Emotional support
Blood transfusion
Symptom management
Clinical decision making
Compassionate and caring
Wound care
Certification
Active nursing license, number 0001304042
BLS certified through RQI, PALS certified through the American Heart Association
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certified through APHON
Doula certified through Madriella Doula Network
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Nurse
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Ortho/Trauma Unit