Jennifer Bellew
Keansburg,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with career history in Oncology and Medical-Surgical Nursing. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication and a respectful attitude.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
EDISON, NJ
07.2014 - Current
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities to ensure provision and improvement of safe quality patient care.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after receiving chemotherapy and radiation.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy through inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Counseled and provided listening ear and emotional support to patients and their family members.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Managed patients and family members through palliative care and hospice.
- Managed care from admission to discharge
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
EDISON, NJ
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
HMH JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Plainfield 12.2013
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Time Management
- Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
- Team-player
- Organization and Prioritization
- Patient Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- IV Administration and Management
- Blood Product Transfusion/ Therapeutic Phlebotomy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
07.2014 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
HMH JFK Muhlenberg School of Nursing
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