Jerilyn Arnold, BSN RN OCN
Frisco,TX
Summary
Committed Oncology Certified Nurse of 18 years with a strong clinical background caring for adult oncology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Proactively facilitate clinical operations, initiate tasks, and support healthcare team, while prioritizing excellent patient care. Champion patient and family education by providing compassionate, inclusive care that encourages self-sufficiency, while remaining the patients' leading advocate. Recipient of the prestigious Dallas-Fort Worth Top 100 Nurses award in 2017, and two-time Daisy Award nominee.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinic Nurse Supervisor
Texas Oncology-Plano East Market
09.2021 - Current
- Provide clinical oversight for three offices with 18 direct-report employees
- Evaluate clinical staff's performance and seek educational programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge, and delivery of care
- Motivate clinical staff to pursue advanced education and training and collaborate with market leadership to identify skill needs
- Arrange adequate staffing/FTEs for each clinic, while maintaining effective operating costs for the market within budgetary parameters
- Ensure clinical operations and practices are consistent with organizational objectives
- Educate patients and families on treatment, expected outcomes, and home care, serving as an advisory resource to patients and families to promote optimal quality of life
- Monitor and evaluate patient satisfaction, physician metrics, and quality assurance measures
- Serve as mentor/preceptor to all clinical staff and provide day-to-day guidance to less experienced employees
- Participate in hiring, firing, and employee discipline
Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse
Texas Oncology-Plano Presbyterian
10.2010 - 09.2021
- Implemented new methods of symptom management
- Assessed and reported patients' physical and emotional states to providers
- Recognized and treated cancer-related issues
- Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals to provide excellent patient care
- Provided education and supportive resources to patients and families to promote positive outcomes
- Explained treatment options and expectations to patients and the families
- Monitored and recorded patients' progress
- Maintained accurate charting of the patient's response to treatment and other recommended interventions
Staff Nurse
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit
02.2008 - 06.2021
- Charge Nurse of 24-bed Acute Care Inpatient Oncology Unit
- Outpatient Infusion Services Nurse
- Level IV Clinical Advance Practice Nurse
- Interdisciplinary clinical practice Model Co-Chair
- Nursing Practice Council
- Magnet Champion
- Colorectal Cancer Committee
- Skin Team Representative
Staff Nurse
Medical City of Plano, Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit
06.2005 - 04.2009
- Nursing Practice Council
- Oncology Journal Club
- Skin Cancer Screening Volunteer
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College
McKinney, TX05.2006
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Staff & Patient Advocacy
- Organization & Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient & Family Education
- Healthcare Regulations Compliance
- Staff Training & Development
- Clinical Documentation & Patient Care Coordination
- Chemotherapy Administration
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- National Technical Honor Society
- Dallas-Fort Worth Top 100 Nurses (2017)
- Excel Award for Superior Client Care from Baylor Medical Center Frisco (2005)
- City Light Award for Exceptional Client Care from Medical City of Dallas (2004)
- Collin College Emerging Scholar
Hobbies and Interests
- Long Distance Running
- Formula 1 Racing
- Political Thriller Novels
- Cruising
- Painting
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) Multistate Compact License: 728583 Texas Board of Nursing, 06/2006 to Present
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, 2008 to Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, Expires 2025
Timeline
Clinic Nurse Supervisor
Texas Oncology-Plano East Market
09.2021 - Current
Senior Oncology Clinic Registered Nurse
Texas Oncology-Plano Presbyterian
10.2010 - 09.2021
Staff Nurse
Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit
02.2008 - 06.2021
Staff Nurse
Medical City of Plano, Medical/Surgical/Oncology Unit
06.2005 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Associate of Science - Nursing
Collin College
- Registered Nurse (RN) Multistate Compact License: 728583 Texas Board of Nursing, 06/2006 to Present
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, 2008 to Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association, Expires 2025
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