Jemellee Demegillo, BSN RN
Falls Church,VA
Summary
Dynamic Oncology Nurse Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in patient care coordination and team leadership. Proven ability to mentor staff and enhance treatment protocols for improved patient outcomes.
Results-driven nursing professional with extensive experience in oncology care. Expertise in critical thinking, effective communication, and patient care coordination. Committed to fostering collaborative environments that elevate patient care standards and drive team success.
Dedicated nurse leader skilled in problem-solving and mentorship within oncology settings. Known for developing innovative solutions to complex healthcare challenges while inspiring teams to achieve excellence in patient care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Supervisor
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
03.2009 - Current
- Gained extensive expertise in clinical documentation, patient care coordination, patient care coordination.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies, and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully mentoring, motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Acted as a team leader on a 12 hour shift, group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Nurse Clinician, Oncology/BMT Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, MD
02.2006 - 01.2009
- Led patient care initiatives, improving treatment protocols and enhancing patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines and enhancing quality of care.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for patients.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, offering emotional support to their families during difficult times.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff, promoting professional growth and enhancing overall team effectiveness.
- Improved patient safety by conducting regular risk assessments and initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities, ensuring seamless transitions of care between hospital settings and community-based services for patients in need.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered chemotherapy, blood products fluids and medications and biological agents
Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Singapore
Singapore
09.1999 - 01.2006
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices and clinical procedures.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, enhancing workflow efficiency in high-volume settings.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections, including chemotherapy and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous charting and double-checking dosages.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by providing empathetic, compassionate care to diverse populations.
- Promoted a culture of safety by strictly adhering to infection control measures and reporting any potential hazards or concerns.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans regularly, making adjustments as needed based on individual patient needs and progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for comprehensive patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Staff Nurse- Pediatric Oncology Outpatient
Kandang Kerbau Womens's And Children's Hospital- Singapore
Singapore
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment and improve patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying critical changes and responding appropriately in high-pressure situations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections including chemotherapy medications and monitored responses.
- Administered blood products for Thalasemia patients
- Assisted physicians in performing spinal tap procedure and administering intrathecal chemotherapy to children.
Staff Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital, Iloilo City, Philippines
Philippines
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that elevated patient care standards within the unit.
- Led infection control measures, significantly reducing hospital-acquired infection rates through effective training programs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors' College
Iloilo City, Philippines03-1994
High School Diploma -
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City, Philippines03-1987
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient records documentation
- Recording vital signs
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Support and education
- Psychosocial care
- Clinical trial management
- Patient education
- Bone marrow transplant care
- Medical documentation
- Family support
- Care planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Progress monitoring
- Palliative care
- Nutrition support
- Urgent care
- Records documentation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Physician communication
- Access port care
- Radiation therapy support
- Chemotherapy drug administration
- Patient management and safety
- Oncological emergencies
- Drug administration
- Oncology treatment planning
- Side effects management
- Chemotherapy administration
- Patient assessment and treatment
- Symptom management
- Cancer patient management
- Pediatric oncology nursing
- Cancer care coordination
- Geriatric oncology care
- Pain control
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- Blood transfusion
- CPR/AED
- ACLS certification
- Cardiac monitors
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking Abilities
- Basic life support
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- CPR certification
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Decision-making
- Patient care assessment
- Monitoring vital signs
- Electronic health records
- Relationship building
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Physical assessment
- Vitals monitoring
- Clear patient communication
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical care nursing
- Safety protocols
- Delegation and motivation
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
Certification
- Nursing License - recently renewed with VA Board of Nursing (5/2026)
- ACLS Training and Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Supervisor
Inova Fairfax Hospital
03.2009 - Current
Nurse Clinician, Oncology/BMT Unit
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2006 - 01.2009
Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Singapore
09.1999 - 01.2006
Staff Nurse- Pediatric Oncology Outpatient
Kandang Kerbau Womens's And Children's Hospital- Singapore
06.1997 - 06.1999
Staff Nurse
St. Paul's Hospital, Iloilo City, Philippines
06.1997 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors' College
High School Diploma -
West Visayas State University