Jessica Horton
Union,KY
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified Oncology RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 7+ year record in field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021 - Current
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy before administering treatment.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Administer chemotherapy, blood transfusions, electrolyte replacement, fluids, and DLI to oncology patients.
- Managed acute infusion reactions such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylaxis and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times associated with diagnosis and treatment.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients receiving chemotherapy by following established safety protocols.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, prior to chemotherapy infusions.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
08.2016 - 05.2021
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary rounds with the healthcare team to discuss patient progress and plan of care.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to oncology patients in a busy hospital setting.
- Monitored laboratory values closely for any abnormal results that may require immediate action by the physician.
- Perform Bone Marrow Transplants and CAR-T therapy to oncology patients in the hospital setting
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented all changes in patient condition.
- Initiated palliative measures such as pain management strategies when indicated.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Counseled patients on the importance of follow up visits after discharge from the hospital.
- Performed treatments such as chemotherapy, blood transfusions, and other specialized procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH04-2022
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emotional Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Cancer patient management
- Chemotherapy drug administration
- Administration of blood products
- Patient records documentation
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Infection control standards
- Monitoring vital signs
- BMT trained
- Chemotherapy Certified
- Charge Nurse Trained
- Nursing Preceptor
- CAR-T trained
Certification
- ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified Since 2016
Accomplishments
- Performed the first CAR-T infusion at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- Daisy Award Nominated in 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
05.2021 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
08.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Cincinnati