Jayme Dandeneau BSN,RN,OCN
Foster,RI
Summary
My experience in oncology has provided me the deep understanding of the complex medical, emotional, and logistical challenges cancer patients face. I've developed strong communication and advocacy abilities, ensuring patients feel heard and empowered to participate in their care decisions. I have a passion for oncology, navigation and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Oncology Nurse Navigator
Roger Williams Medical Center Department Of Medicine
Providence, RI
06.2022 - Current
- Assessed, coordinated and guided patients from diagnosis, surgery and to treatment completion
- In a retrospective case review in years 2022 & 2023 with the addition of a nurse navigator in year 2023. We were able to show that hospital lengths of stay reduced from 6.47 to 4.44 days and reduced ER visits within 30 days from 15 to 7 post surgical intervention.
- Provided support and reassurance to patients and families in difficult situations, fostering healing and mitigating compliance concerns
- Established effective communication channels with patients, enabling smooth and quality care.
- Using a multidisciplinary approach we effectively communicated with a team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Organized patient care plans for oncology services, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, pain management and palliative care.
- Implemented Geriatric Surgical metrics which allowed for enhanced communication, reduced surgical complications and re-admissions ultimately improving surgical outcomes for our geriatric population.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Day Kimball Hospital
Putnam, CT
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Proficiently clarified patient diagnoses and provided explanations for treatment plans using easily comprehensible terminology.
- Facilitated access to clinical trials by providing information about eligibility requirements and enrollment processes.
- Provided support and reassurance to patients and families in difficult situations, fostering healing and mitigating compliance concerns
- Established effective communication channels with patients, enabling smooth and quality care.
- communicated multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in a patient's care.
- Organized patient care plans for oncology services, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, pain management and palliative care.
Infusion Nurse Manager
IntraFUSION
Texas City, TX
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed the day-to-day operations of a busy infusion center, including staffing and scheduling.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Led and motivated multiple employees through supervision, training and coaching of duties and daily operational activities.
- Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
- Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Eastern Connecticut Hematology & Oncology
Norwich, CT
05.2008 - 02.2016
- Administered and monitored chemotherapy regimens, biotherapy agents, supportive care medications, hydration therapy and blood products.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy before administering treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment.
- Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving treatment
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Kent County Hospital
Warwick, RI
04.2004 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Day Kimball Hospital
Putnam, CT
06.2002 - 02.2004
Education
OCN
08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New England Technical
East Greenwich, RI06.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI06.2002
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical Research Knowledge
- Palliative Care
- Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Care Coordination
- Psychosocial Support
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
- Publications: Geriatric Surgery Verification Program Implementation in a Community Hospital Setting: A Nurse Navigator's Perspective ~ February 2024 Vol 15, No 2 JONS ~ Journal of Oncology Navigation Survivorship
- Presented at the 2023 ONS Congress ~ San Antonio TX
Timeline
Surgical Oncology Nurse Navigator
Roger Williams Medical Center Department Of Medicine
06.2022 - Current
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Day Kimball Hospital
08.2020 - 03.2022
Infusion Nurse Manager
IntraFUSION
03.2016 - 01.2019
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Eastern Connecticut Hematology & Oncology
05.2008 - 02.2016
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Kent County Hospital
04.2004 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Day Kimball Hospital
06.2002 - 02.2004
OCN
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New England Technical
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Rhode Island
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