Kelley Tomaro
Litchfield,OH
Summary
Nurse Manager with extensive experience at MetroHealth Medical Center, specializing in oncology. Proven track record in staff supervision and quality improvement, achieving financial targets while enhancing patient care. Skilled in chemotherapy administration and critical thinking, fostering collaboration among interdisciplinary teams to drive successful patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Oncology Department
MetroHealth Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
Clinical Nurse
MetroHealth Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2023
- Responsible for direct patient care, administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biotherapy in an oncology outpatient center.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving overall efficiency within the unit.
- Reduced readmission rates by effectively assessing, planning, and evaluating nursing interventions for outpatient treatment.
Advanced Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Responsible for direct patient care, administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy and biotherapy in an oncology outpatient center
- A representative for our nursing council as well as our professional development recruitment retention and recognition committee.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology Unit
MetroHealth Medical Center
09.2006 - 02.2012
- Responsible for direct patient care on 24 bed Oncology/Family Medicine unit
- Demonstrates knowledge of medication, proper use of equipment, ability to provide wound care.
- Ability to initiate and maintain indwelling and IV catheters, access Mediports.
- Ability to perform role of charge nurse.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05-2006
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
Garfield, OH05-2000
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
- BLS Certified- AHA
Timeline
Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Oncology Department
MetroHealth Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse
MetroHealth Medical Center
11.2014 - 05.2023
Advanced Clinical Nurse
University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center
02.2012 - 11.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Oncology Unit
MetroHealth Medical Center
09.2006 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
High School Diploma -
Trinity High School
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