JASMINE BASSO
Miami,FL
Summary
Registered nurse specializing in oncology for nine years, dedicated to guiding patients and families through complex diagnoses with compassion, clarity, and continuity of care. Passionate about delivering patient-centered support while coordinating multidisciplinary treatment to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brain Tumor Nurse Navigator
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL
07.2024 - Current
- Triage new patients and provide timely scheduling and coordination of appointments.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide best care and options for patients.
- Educate patients on treatment plan, improving understanding and adherence to care protocols.
- Guide families on each step of treatment plan, providing support and an open line of communication.
- Serve as a bridge between providers to keep a proper communication line between all specialty care.
- Refer and coordinate appointments for specialists as needed based on treatment plan and symptoms.
- Collect data and analyze patient volume in order to improve and grow the brain tumor program.
- Create a database to include data of all brain tumor surgical cases and treatment plans.
Chemotherapy Infusion Registered Nurse
Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, FL
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Administer chemotherapy, biotherapy agents, blood products, hydration, and electrolytes treatments while monitoring responses or hypersensitivity reactions.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Educate on the course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Facilitate patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Served as resource nurse on the floor to assist all nurses with problem solving, patient care, or discharge planning.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students as well as new incoming nurses.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined any changes in plan of care.
Pediatric Chemotherapy Infusion Registered Nurse
University Of Miami - Alex's Place
Miami, FL
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Review physician orders and safely administer chemotherapy, biotherapy agents, and blood products.
- Create a compassionate environment by providing physiological support and advocating for patients and family members.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering appropriately ordered treatment.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and intrathecal injections for optimal patient care delivery.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Worked in collaboration to provide patient with necessary resources outside of our facility.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
University of Miami
Miami, FL01.2017
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- High level of autonomy
- Family advocacy
- Bilingual
- Adaptable
- Fast learner
- Computer Skills
Certification
- Compact Registered Nurse License - 04/2025-04/2027
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- APHON Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider
- ONS Chemotherapy Provider
References
- Sylvia Mendez, Nurse Specialist, Alex's Place,
Smendez2@med.miami.edu, 305-243-1106
- Karla Gonzalez, Supervisor, Miami Cancer Institute, Karla.gonzalezferregur@baptisthealth.net, 305-878-6737
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Brain Tumor Nurse Navigator
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Chemotherapy Infusion Registered Nurse
Miami Cancer Institute
09.2021 - 06.2024
Pediatric Chemotherapy Infusion Registered Nurse
University Of Miami - Alex's Place
04.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing, BSN
University of Miami