Isabel Starkey-Jones
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Motivated and compassionate nurse with 5 years of inpatient nursing experience, specializing in oncology and palliative care. Proficient in chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and patient education. Dedicated to delivering exceptional care and support to patients and their families during challenging life events.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse- Hematology & Oncology
Pennsylvania Hospital
2023.02 - Current
- Acted as a weekend charge nurse for an 18 bed unit, delegating tasks and managing admissions and transfers to the floor
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood transfusions and closely monitored for side effects
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team including oncologists, social workers, physical and occupational therapists, dieticians, and respiratory therapists to determine patient care plans.
- Evaluate patient's vital signs, laboratory data, and clinical status to assess needs and provide emergency interventions as needed
- Accessed and maintained ports and central lines
Registered Nurse
Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse
2021.06 - 2023.01
- Provided care for hospice patients admitted from home or an inpatient facility with unmanaged symptoms such as pain, nausea, anxiety, or agitation
- Oversaw and delegated care to nursing assistants and LPNs
- Pronounced patients at time of death, performed post mortem care, and provided emotional support to family and loved ones
- Used psychological and interpersonal skills to manage emotionally charged situations.
Nurse Resident
Vanderbilt University Hospital
2019.07 - 2020.08
- Completed a new graduate nurse residency program on a Palliative Care unit
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients and identified patient needs
- Cared for patients withdrawing from mechanical ventilation and provided nursing care for patients post extubation
- Participated in rounds with palliative care physicians, social workers, chaplains, and child life specialists.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Belmont University
Nashville, TN08.2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA) -
Barnard College of Columbia University
New York, NY08.2017
Skills
- Accessing and maintaining ports
- Administering chemotherapy
- Precepting new graduate nurses and nurse externs
- Wound Care
- Palliative and pain management for end of life care
Certification
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse- Hematology & Oncology
Pennsylvania Hospital
2023.02 - Current
Registered Nurse
Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse
2021.06 - 2023.01
Nurse Resident
Vanderbilt University Hospital
2019.07 - 2020.08
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Belmont University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA) -
Barnard College of Columbia University
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certification
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
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