Joy Stanfield
Fair Oaks,CA
Summary
Service-driven Infusion Nurse promoting over 4 years of expertise in helping patients successfully complete treatment. Knowledgeable in infusion medication administration and drug side effects. Background working in clinic settings for 8 years . Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in clinical and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse/Infusion Nurse
Sierra Hematology And Oncology
03.2020 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Minimized discomfort during needle insertion by utilizing proper techniques and offering distraction methods as needed.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Supported optimal vascular access device function by assessing patency regularly and troubleshooting issues promptly when identified.
- Optimized efficiency in clinic setting by coordinating schedules with other nurses for seamless patient flow.
- Ensured strict adherence to protocols for medication administration and documentation, reducing errors and enhancing overall quality of patient care.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Medical Center LA
08.2008 - 06.2015
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Chiles College
Manila, Philippines04.1993
High School Diploma -
Divine Word University
Tacloban City, Philippines03.1988
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Patient Assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care Planning
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse- License Number- 668691
- Expiration date -July 31,2025
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Infusion Nurse
Sierra Hematology And Oncology
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Medical Center LA
08.2008 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mary Chiles College
High School Diploma -
Divine Word University
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