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Janelle Porter

Crookston,MN

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 31 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with oncology, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, anticoagulation, and wound care. Organized and dependable demonstrated to be successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Infusion Services/Anticoagulation

Altru Clinic
Crookston, Minnesota
04.2018 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided anticoagulation care to patients to promote education and safe care of high risk medication.

RN Health Coach

Altru Clinic
Crookston, Minnesota
03.2013 - 04.2018
  • Created individualized care plans for each patient based upon their health needs.
  • Discussed such topics as proper nutrition and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthier lives.
  • Developed anti-coagulation clinic with standard protocols and skills validation.
  • Provided anti-coagulation care to patients to promote education and safe care of high risk medication.
  • Met department Population Health Goals for diabetes, vascular care, and hypertension.

RN Chemotherapy Infusion

Altru Clinic
Crookston, Minnesota
06.2001 - 02.2013
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Clinic Nursing Supervisor/RN Chemotherapy

Altru Clinic
Crookstoon, Minnesota
08.1999 - 05.2001
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Chemotherapy RN

Altru Clinic
Grand Forks, ND
04.1997 - 07.1999
  • Administered IV fluids, chemotherapy and medications through peripherally inserted or central venous catheter to support long-term treatment of cancer.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
  • Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
  • Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs.
  • Administered medications/chemotherapy and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Renal/Medical

United Hospital
Grand Forks, ND
01.1992 - 06.1997
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical/oncology unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Registered Nurse, Medical

St. Alexius Hospital
Bismarck, ND
07.1991 - 12.1991
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Managed quality care for patients with cancer, lung diseases and end-stage renal disease.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05.1991

Skills

  • Microsoft One Drive (Excel, Sharepoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
  • Epic Systems
  • Population Health
  • Vascular Access
  • Anticoagulation
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Chemotherapy/Infusion Therapy

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - North Dakota
  • Licensed Registered Nurse - Minnesota
  • ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

RN Infusion Services/Anticoagulation

Altru Clinic
04.2018 - Current

RN Health Coach

Altru Clinic
03.2013 - 04.2018

RN Chemotherapy Infusion

Altru Clinic
06.2001 - 02.2013

Clinic Nursing Supervisor/RN Chemotherapy

Altru Clinic
08.1999 - 05.2001

Chemotherapy RN

Altru Clinic
04.1997 - 07.1999

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Renal/Medical

United Hospital
01.1992 - 06.1997

Registered Nurse, Medical

St. Alexius Hospital
07.1991 - 12.1991

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of North Dakota

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