Jessica Dakan
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Experienced Oncology/Infusion Nurse seeking promotion to Staff Nurse III. Offers clinical expertise, strong leadership skills, and technical knowledge. Proficient in patient care, medication administration, assessment, and monitoring in the outpatient setting. Committed to patient safety, quality improvement, and ethical standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RN II
Kaiser Permanente Oncology/Infusion
Sacramento, CA
06.2010 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, IV therapy, and central line care.
- Observed strict safety measures, including sterile technique and High-Alert medication protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians in executing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Carried out physician orders for lab tests, treatments, and medication administration accurately and safely.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures, such as intrathecal chemotherapy, lumber puncture, bone marrow biopsy, and paracentesis.
- Administered oral, intravenous, and intra-muscular medications including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and managed patient reactions.
- Educated patients on medications, chemotherapy agents, side effects, and treatment options.
- Developed education materials and facilitated a weekly class to prepare new patients for chemotherapy.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, policies and procedures, and standards of care as an advanced preceptor.
- Ordered, collected, and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Assessment and management of chemotherapy side effects in both direct patient care and telephone triage.
- Reflected effective leadership and communication skills in the relief charge and team lead roles.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team, including physicians, pharmacists, nurse navigators, dieticians, and medical assistants.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families facing difficult decisions about cancer care.
RN II
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Sacramento, CA
07.2007 - 06.2010
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions, and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to monitor patient's condition.
- Administered medications safely as prescribed by physician.
- Provided direct patient care, assessing and responding to patient needs, including physical comfort, emotional support, and medical and nursing interventions.
- Provided post-operative care to surgical patients including wound care, dressing changes, pain management, and infection control measures.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations; utilized critical thinking skills to provide appropriate interventions.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis, medications, treatments, and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Oakland, CA05-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV05-2005
Skills
- IV Therapy
- Home Infusion Care
- Oncology Telephone Triage
- Charge Nurse/Team Lead experience
- Central Line Care
- Strong Communication skills
- Effective Leadership skills
- Advanced Preceptor
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
Accomplishments
- Daisy Team Award 2023
- Kaiser Super Star Award 2020
Timeline
RN II
Kaiser Permanente Oncology/Infusion
06.2010 - Current
RN II
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Samuel Merritt University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Fairmont State University
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