Joyce Chumo
Fort Riley,KS
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate nurse with seven years of clinical experience in Medical-Surgical, Oncology, and Hematology care, including a focus on Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), I offer extensive expertise in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Since February 2021, I have played a crucial role in supporting patients through chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation, overseeing treatment plans, educating patients, coordinating appointments, managing central lines, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Also, I lead quality improvement initiatives by auditing documentation, educating staff, and maintaining accurate records to support seamless patient care and continuity. In addition, completed certification course HCPro ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship to learn and attained knowledge as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist to applied on my role to improve patient outcome through accurate documentations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bone Marrow Transplant ( BMT) and Hematology/ Oncology (Hemo/Onco) Unit
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)
Fort Sam Houston, TX
02.2021 - 07.2024
- Provided meticulous care to Hematology patients by thoroughly reviewing chemotherapy plans, adhering to protocols, administering chemotherapy and closely monitoring for adverse reactions
- Collaborated with hematology team to optimize care and treatment outcomes.
- Conducted exhaustive evaluation of patients' condition pre- and post- chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation
- Cooperated with healthcare professionals to create customized healthcare plans based on evidence-based treatments
- Provided extensive pre-transplant education to patients and families, encompassing potential side effects and emphasizing post-transplant care.
- Administered stem cell infusions while closely monitoring patients throughout the transplantation procedure in strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and uncertainties during the transplant journey.
- Demonstrated track record of successful transplant outcomes and high patient satisfaction
- Developed efficient teamwork and collaborative abilities, ensuring smooth coordination with different healthcare experts during the delivery of holistic patient treatment.
- Performed nursing documentation audits to ensure optimal patient care, while educating staff on quality improvement.
Medical -Surgical / Telemetry Unit
BAMC Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston, TX
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Proficiently administered a range of medical interventions including IV fluids, oral medications, blood transfusions, and subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Monitored patients using advanced medical equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction devices, and implemented strict isolation protocols to ensure a safe and controlled healthcare environment.
Oncology/ Medical- Surgical -Department
Penrose Hospital
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Perform initial patient assessments upon admission and work with the physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients
- Manage average patient load of 5 patients in a unit with 30 beds
- Perform routine assessment, document the patient plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcome
- Provide comprehensive instruction on discharge plans to sustain continuity of care upon discharge and drive the outcome goal
- Collaborate with other health disciplinary to coordinate the care of the patients
- Utilize clinical expertise administer medications and injections, Administer IV therapy, assess the port, change the dressing on central line, successfully insert and remove NG-tube
- Manages and monitor the chemo patients for the side effects under the supervisions charge nurse
- Floated to other units as needed.
Skilled Nursing Facility
Brookdale Bear Creek
Colorado Spring, Co
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Employed the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care, ensuring seamless coordination with physicians, PT/OT, social workers, and families
- Verified insurance coverage for patients in collaboration with the admission department, facilitating a smooth transition for patient care and ensuring optimal treatment
- Thoroughly documented pertinent information related to nursing care, care plans, and observations to maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records
- Executed admissions and discharges of residents, managing the entire process efficiently
- Provided functional direction, supervision, and direct assistance to LPNs and CNAs, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Creighton University
Hastings, NE12.2017
Master of Public Health -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08.2015
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Itta Bena, MS05.2014
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Itta Bena, MS05.2014
Skills
- Infection Control
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Delegation and Motivation
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Written Communication
- Intake and discharge
- Active Listening
- Professionalism
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Clinical Documentation
- Task Prioritization
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- ICD-10
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Self Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support April 2022- April 2026
- Advance Cardiac Life Support - December 2023- December 2025
- Register Nurse - Texas License Board of Nursing May 2020- September 2025
- HCPRO ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship - Completed on August 2024
Volunteeringactivities
- Mission of Mercy Annual Dental Care - Grand Island, Nebraska April 2017
- Wellsprings Pregnancy and Health Center - Hasting, Nebraska March 2017
- Crossroads Health Promotion Project- Hastings, Nebraska May - August 2017
- Children ministry leader for fifth-grade girls, Beaverton 4 square Church, OR April 2015- march 2016
- Children Ministry leader for Pre-school at Vocational Bible School, Community Bible Church, SA, TX May 2022, May 2023
Professionalorganizationsandactivities
- Quality Improvement and Documentations at BAMC BMT/ Hemo/ Onco unit August 2022- July 2024
- Unit Practice Council at Penrose Hospital Oncology department
- Hand hygiene PI Project at Penrose Hospital Oncology Department June 2018-January 2020
- Creighton University Student Nursing Association January 2017- December 2015
- Gateway Ambassadors Leadership Program August 2010- May 2014
- Medical Professional Preparation Program (MP3) August 2010-December 2013
Academicandathleticshonors
- Iota Tau Chapter of STTI ANC Research Award, Creighton University Class of 2017
- Valedictorian graduate Class of 2014
- President's Scholar (4.0 GPA) August 2011 - May 2013
- Female Athlete of the Year 2011-2014, Mississippi Valley State University November 2011- May 2014
- Most Outstanding Track Performer indoor & Outdoor, Women's Track & Field January 2012- May 2014
- Women's Cross Country, Southwest Athletic Conference Championship November 2012 - May 2013
Posterpresentations
- Use of Alcohol Caps to Prevent Central-Line Associated Bloodstream Infections, Penrose St. Francis Hospital at Oncology Department, Colorado October 2017
- MS-INBRE Annual Research Symposium, University of Southern Mississippi February 2013
- International Research Symposium in Environmental Health, Jackson State University September 2012
- LSMAMP National Research Symposium, Jackson State University October 2011
Research
- National Wind Resource Center Summer Research Institute Program, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, 06/2014, 08/2014, Using the ligand-liposome to target atherosclerotic lesions and measuring the target specificity using a fluorescent microscope. Found out that there are high accumulations of ligand-liposome's on the lesion and few accumulations in the mice treated with only liposome's and dye.
- Mississippi IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (MS-INBRE), Jackson State University, Jackson, MS, 05/2012, 08/2012, Evaluated the quantification and the concentration of Harmful Alga Blooms (HABs) in Lake Enid using remote sensing and Laboratory Analyses. Identified the most abundant species of Alga blooms and toxic in the Lake. To identify the stress protein in the Distinctive sequences features of Schistosoma Japonicum.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Bone Marrow Transplant ( BMT) and Hematology/ Oncology (Hemo/Onco) Unit
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)
02.2021 - 07.2024
Medical -Surgical / Telemetry Unit
BAMC Fort Sam Houston
03.2020 - 02.2021
Oncology/ Medical- Surgical -Department
Penrose Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2020
Skilled Nursing Facility
Brookdale Bear Creek
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Basic Life Support April 2022- April 2026
- Advance Cardiac Life Support - December 2023- December 2025
- Register Nurse - Texas License Board of Nursing May 2020- September 2025
- HCPRO ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship - Completed on August 2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Creighton University
Master of Public Health -
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry -
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
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