Overview
Work History
Education
Certification
Professional Affiliations
Professional Leadership and Contributions
Timeline
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Kathleen Hetsel

Kings Park,NY

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Radiation
Commack, NY
07.2001 - Current
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
05-2001

Associate of Applied Science - Food And Nutrition

Suffolk County Community College
Riverhead, NY
05-1995

Certification

  • New York State Licensed Registered Nurse
  • BLS certification
  • Oncology Certified Nurse

Professional Affiliations

  • Member of Oncology Nursing Society
  • Member of American Nurses Association

Professional Leadership and Contributions

  • Outpatient Practice Council : 2023-present
  • Review Radiation Oncology Patient Education Materials 2013-present
  • Outpatient Radiation Practice Council 2017-2023
  • Participant in SEEK program 2024
  • Patient Education task force 2025-present
  • Unit scheduler 2020-2023

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Radiation
07.2001 - Current

Registered Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
07.2001 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

SUNY Stony Brook

Associate of Applied Science - Food And Nutrition

Suffolk County Community College
Kathleen Hetsel