Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
RegisteredNurse

Kaitlin Frangos

Plantation ,FL

Summary

Registered Nurse holding a Bachelor of Science, with field experience beginning in 2018. Currently enhancing skills through ongoing education and ONS involvement, aiming to re-enter oncology nursing. Focused on delivering compassionate and effective care while upholding the highest standards of integrity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGISTERED NURSE

Mount Sinai Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient safety and streamlined nursing workflows.
  • Mentored junior nurses in best practices for clinical procedures and patient interaction techniques.
  • Implemented evidence-based protocols to improve adherence to clinical guidelines and standards of care.
  • Managed complex cases, coordinating resources to support comprehensive patient-centered care delivery.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and identify necessary interventions.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently conducting vital sign assessments and recording accurate data in electronic health records.
  • Improved data quality in electronic health records through thorough audits and corrections of inaccuracies.
  • Improved patient retention through attentive follow-up calls and personalized care plans.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans for each resident.

REGISTERED NURSE

Comprehensive Hematology/Oncology
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Mixing and Administering chemotherapy agents (Taxol, Carboplatin, Herceptin, Doxorubicin)
  • Chemotherapy dosage calculations
  • Performed reviews of clinical summaries for patient disability claims
  • Billing and insurance
  • Medication authorizations
  • Triage nurse for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments.
  • Working with compassionate drug companies to obtain patient assistance.
  • Research Nurse administering medications and carefully documenting outcomes according to protocol.
  • Communicating clinical protocols to patients
  • Conveying patient data to research coordinators
  • Using analytical skills to provide qualitative and quantitative data to research coordinators.
  • Patient evaluation, assessment, and teaching
  • Triage and chemotherapy cycle scheduling
  • Administering injections (Procrit, Prolia, Xgeva, Zarxio, N-Plate, Sandostatin, Faslodex)
  • Chemotherapy continuous infusion pump programming and care
  • Accessing ports/ PICC care/IVs for infusions
  • Precepting new RN Hires (port/IV/ PICC/charting/triage/mixing/calculations)
  • Working closely with Hematologists/Oncologists/ Physician Assistants’
  • Extensive knowledge of chemotherapy agents (reconstitutions, common and adverse/ side effects, drug interactions, etc.)

REGISTERED NURSE

PINELLAS CANCER CENTER/THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE OF HOPE AND INNOVATION
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Mixing and Administering chemotherapy agents (Taxol, Carboplatin, Herceptin, Doxorubicin)
  • Chemotherapy dosage calculations
  • Patient evaluation, assessment, and teaching
  • Triage and chemotherapy cycle scheduling
  • Administering injections (Procrit, Prolia, Xgeva, Zarxio, N-Plate)
  • Chemotherapy continuous infusion pump programming and care
  • Accessing ports/ PICC care/IVs for infusions
  • Precepting new RN Hires (port/IV/ PICC/charting/triage/mixing/calculations)
  • Working closely with Chemo authorizations/ Medication verification and reordering
  • Working closely with Hematologists/Oncologists/ Physician Assistants’
  • Extensive knowledge of chemotherapy agents (reconstitutions, common and adverse/ side effects, drug interactions, etc.)

LPN/RN

FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS
02.2019 - 10.2020
  • Administering chemotherapy agents (Vidaza, Velcade)
  • Administering injections (Procrit, Prolia, Xgeva, Zarxio, Neupogen)
  • Accessing ports
  • Accessing PICC lines and ports for lab draws and infusions
  • Performing phlebotomy’s
  • Triaging patient’s
  • Assessing labs for triage
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient vital signs and assessments

STUDENT NURSE

WINDMOOR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY/BAYCARE BABY
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • PLACE/ BRANDON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
  • Worked under the supervision of an RN
  • One on one interactions with mental health clients
  • Led groups on psychoeducation and medications
  • Performed bedside care
  • Created individual care plans
  • Safely administered medication
  • Performed wound care/ dressing changes
  • Tracheal suctioning
  • Tube feedings
  • Demonstrated use of personal protective equipment
  • LPN PROGRAM/ 2019-2020-RN PROGRAM

MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

SONOBELLO BODY CONTOUR CENTERS
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • Performed non-invasive skin tightening treatments to post-op patients
  • Assisted Plastic Surgeons in pre-op assessments
  • Collaborate with plastic surgeons and dermatologists to provide patients with preoperative and postoperative skin care.
  • Compile and record medical charts, reports, or correspondence.
  • Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records.
  • Complete insurance or other claim forms.
  • Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
04.2024

Associate Degree - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
09.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Galen College of Nursing
09.2018

Licensed Full- Specialist - undefined

Aveda Institute
09.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Lakeland Senior High School
06.2010

Skills

  • Critical thinking and clinical judgment
  • EHR and EMR proficiency
  • Care plan management and development
  • Communication skills
  • IV therapy and medication administration
  • Patient education and assessments
  • Continuous learning
  • Leadership and time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Empathy and positivity

Certification

  • Registered Nurse- License #9547965
  • ACLS Certification- January 2024-2026
  • BLS Certification – October 2023-2025
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification October 2023-2026

Accomplishments

  • Registered Nurse- License #9547965
  • ACLS Certification- January 2024-2026
  • • BLS Certification – October 2023-2025
  • • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy certification October 2023-2026

Timeline

REGISTERED NURSE

Mount Sinai Medical Center
10.2023 - 10.2024

REGISTERED NURSE

Comprehensive Hematology/Oncology
05.2022 - 10.2023

REGISTERED NURSE

PINELLAS CANCER CENTER/THE ONCOLOGY INSTITUTE OF HOPE AND INNOVATION
10.2020 - 05.2022

LPN/RN

FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS
02.2019 - 10.2020

STUDENT NURSE

WINDMOOR MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY/BAYCARE BABY
03.2017 - 09.2018

MEDICAL AESTHETICIAN

SONOBELLO BODY CONTOUR CENTERS
03.2015 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate Degree - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Galen College of Nursing

Licensed Full- Specialist - undefined

Aveda Institute

High School Diploma - undefined

Lakeland Senior High School
Kaitlin Frangos