Conduct weekly meetings with patients to review goals and objectives
Maintain comprehensive records of patient treatment plans for tracking purposes
Serve as a liaison between physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers in order to facilitate communication among teams
Attend professional conferences and seminars to foster evidence based nursing practice changes
Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
Explain policies, procedures and services to patients
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times
Establish solid relations with leadership and staff by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges
Educating patients on radiation treatments and side effects
Triage patient needs, assessments, and provide psychosocial support
Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
07.2001 - 07.2012
Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Sloan Kettering Institute, Cell Biology DepartmentPOSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Sloan Kettering Institute, Cell Biology Department
Site Supervisor at New York Cancer & Blood Specialist (Affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Site Supervisor at New York Cancer & Blood Specialist (Affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)