Jamye James
Pike Road
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment and collaborative partnership development. Strong critical thinking abilities drive effective problem-solving and treatment adjustments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and enhanced team performance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Central Alabama Radiation Oncology
Montgomery, AL
11.2018 - 06.2026
- Assisted Radiation Oncologist with HDR (High-Dose Radiation) Therapy treatments following established protocols and patient care standard for gynecological tumors.
- Assisted Radiation Oncologist with Space-OAR procedures for Prostate Radiation.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and best practices in radiation oncology procedures.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical skills and patient management techniques to enhance team performance.
- Led interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies accordingly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with Medical Oncology to develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate acute care needs.
- Administe radiation therapy treatments following established protocols and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with drug representatives regarding education materials to educate nursing staff on new products to facilitate best outcomes for patient side effects.
- Ensured a weekly schedule was sent out each week with nursing assignments and managed time off requests and overtime.
- Inventoried all supplies and ordered accordingly
- Served on the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee to enhance patient care delivery within the Radiation Oncology Practice.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Montgomery Cancer Center
Montgomery, AL
07.2005 - 09.2018
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to patient care protocols and regulatory standards.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on evolving needs and feedback.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new nurses to enhance clinical competencies.
- Facilitated performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to nursing personnel for skill development.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Auburn University
Auburn, ALBachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Patient assessment
- Patient evaluation
- Patient analysis
- Direct patient care
- Medication management
- IV therapy management
- Vaccination services
- Physical assessments
- Charting expertise
- Documentation
- Chronic disease management
- Patient evaluation
- Patient advocacy
- Patient assessments
Certification
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Central Alabama Radiation Oncology
11.2018 - 06.2026
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Montgomery Cancer Center
07.2005 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Auburn University Montgomery