Jennifer Thrasher
Vancouver,Washington
Summary
Healthcare professional known for delivering comprehensive and empathetic patient care in acute care settings. Adept in managing diverse patient populations and swiftly adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Valued team player with strong focus on achieving optimal patient outcomes and enhancing team efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-surgical Oncology Acute Care RN
Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR
04.2020 - Current
- Achieved optimal patient outcomes by carefully monitoring conditions, delivering comprehensive support, and teamwork.
- Contributed to systemic, interdisciplinary and ongoing program evaluation to reach desired patient-centered outcomes.
- Controlled patients' pain through pharmacologic, diversional, and alternative interventions and monitoring outcomes.
- Optimized patient treatments as part of collaborative, multidisciplinary care teams.
- Controlled infection risks with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Modified patients' treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and new physician orders.
- Maintained patient comfort and advocated for needs through entire continuum of care to optimize patient experiences.
- Assessed patient needs and risk factors after careful interpretation of patient health history.
- Promoted family support by building rapport and discussing illnesses, treatments and discharge plans.
- Administered blood and related products regularly, and monitored patients for signs of adverse reactions and life-threatening side effects.
- Assessed labs, administered premeditation drugs, and educated patients on chemotherapy agents prior to administrations.
- Administered chemotherapy agents and monitored for side effects.
- Incorporated evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery.
- Completed patient chart updates in [Software] and verified proper transcription of physicians' orders.
- Controlled patients' pain and managed sedation through pharmacologic interventions.
- Maintained patient care data, including documenting assessments, interventions and responses.
- Helped diagnose conditions likely to lead to rapid deterioration and instability.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Concordia University
Portland, OR12-2019
Associate Of Arts - undefined
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon03-2018
Associate Of Science - undefined
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon09-2016
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Chemotherapy administration
- Evidence-based practices
- Intravenous therapy
- Central line management
- Management of oncologic emergencies
- Vital signs monitoring
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Accurate documentation
- End-of-life care
- Blood transfusion
Timeline
Medical-surgical Oncology Acute Care RN
Oregon Health Sciences University
04.2020 - Current
Associate Of Arts - undefined
Portland Community College
Associate Of Science - undefined
Portland Community College
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
Concordia University