Experienced with care coordination, patient advocacy, and healthcare team management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive efficient operations and high-quality patient care. Knowledge of developing and implementing care plans to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion RN Supervisor
Newberg & West Clinics, Providence Cancer Institute
07.2024 - Current
Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and enhancing patient care quality.
Served as unit educator, fostering RN education for new infusion protocols, equipment, and best practices.
Maintained safe nursing care by enforcing policies and procedures and managing staffing levels.
Implemented LeanTaas iQueue software to improve infusion capacity management, maximize safe staffing, reduce wait times by 15%, and improve patient satisfaction
Collaborated with interdisciplinary leaders to standardize workflows across Providence Cancer Institute.
Managed hiring, onboarding, and orientation for RN candidates.
Investigate safety events and collaborate with departments for reviews, sharing insights at meetings.
Advocate for patient and nursing team safety.
Lead monthly RN team meetings and arrange guest speakers for educational topics.
Collaborate with Human Resources for caregiver concerns and documentation.
Prepare for Joint Commission surveys and ensure compliance.
Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
Oncology Infusion RN & Charge Nurse
West & Newberg Clinics, Providence Cancer Institute
11.2015 - 06.2024
Infusion RN with competence in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, blood product administration, and other supportive medications
Charge RN for a team of 10 RNs
Excelled in patient assessment, symptom management, and patient education
Weekly RN Triage shift managing approximately 30 incoming calls per day from patients and care teams
Unit Education coordinator from 2016-2020
Medical Oncology: Registered Nurse, Relief Charge
Providence St. Vincent, 5W Oncology
07.2013 - 10.2015
Effectively managed care for 5-6 inpatient oncology, comfort care, or inpatient hospice patients
Demonstrated competency in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration
Relief Charge RN for 2 years for 17 bed unit
Member of Unit Partnership Council
Provided patient education and discharge planning
Capstone: Senior Practicum Rotation
Providence St. Vincent, 5W Oncology
01.2013 - 05.2013
Completed over 250 hours of practicum hours in Oncology Unit
Observed surgeries, bone marrow biopsies, and invasive procedures
Providence Scholar Recipient, signed contract to work full-time with Providence for 3 years upon graduation
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Portland
Portland, OR
05.2013
Skills
Patient-centered oncology care
Clinical assessment & Symptom management
Patient education and counseling
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Nursing documentation & Epic EHR
Adaptability and flexibility
Critical thinking
Strong problem-solving skills
Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
Collaborated with leaders to Pharmacy launch Oncology Nurse Triage & Oncology Nurse Navigation Integration
Collaborated with Pharmacy team in the development of Pharmacy & Nursing Shared Governance Committee
Development of Peer Education Projects for Infusion RNs
Implementation of New Iron Infusion Reaction Protocol
Senior Pharmacy Technician at Providence Cancer Institute Franz/Willamette FallsSenior Pharmacy Technician at Providence Cancer Institute Franz/Willamette Falls