Kelly Balfour
Whidbey Health
CLINTON
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Oncology nurse with significant experience in administering chemotherapy and managing patient care in infusion settings. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable in adapting to changing needs and skilled in patient education, symptom management, and IV therapy. Known for compassionate care, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.
Work History
Oncology Infusion RN
6 Months- Administered chemotherapy and supportive medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Enhanced patient safety with maintaining adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
- Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
Medical Oncology RN
6 Months- Engaged with multidisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes and optimize discharge planning.
- Coordinated efforts of interdisciplinary teams to create holistic treatment plans addressing the needs of patients with various comorbidities.
- Coordinated transitions for patients among different care levels, focusing on maintaining service continuity and optimizing treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive information on treatment options, diagnoses, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers, fostering ongoing care consistency.
- Facilitated effective communication among healthcare providers, optimizing collaboration for improved patient outcomes.
Radiation Oncology RN
1 Year 5 Months- Delivered comprehensive information to patients and families regarding treatment protocols, potential side effects, and effective self-care techniques.
- Performed detailed evaluations of patients' physical and emotional requirements to facilitate holistic care during radiation therapy.
- Improved patient satisfaction through effective communication, ensuring concerns were addressed and treatment procedures thoroughly explained.
- Facilitated training sessions for family members and caregivers to enhance understanding of patient care instructions.
Oncology RN
3 Months- Ensured patient safety during administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive medications in outpatient clinic as travel RN.
- Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of cancer treatments and therapies, emphasizing symptom management expertise.
- Oversaw management and care of PICC ports and peripheral lines, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated exceptional assessment capabilities to evaluate complex situations.
- Oversaw management of hypersensitivity signs and symptoms to ensure safe handling of adverse reactions.
- Pursued additional classes through ONS to maintain certification status.
- Facilitated transition from Gerald Champion Cancer Center to Christus Health, ensuring seamless operational continuity.
- Mentored oncology staff in proficient administration of chemotherapy regimens.
Oncology RN
8 Months- Proficiency in safely administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive medications, as well as chemo injections and therapeutic phlebotomy in an outpatient clinic setting as a Travel RN
- Thorough knowledge of cancer treatments and therapies as well as expertise in symptom management
- Advanced experience in the management, access and care of PICC, Port and Peripheral lines
- Excellent assessment skills
- Familiar with hypersensitivity signs and symptoms to safely address adverse reactions
- ONS Certified
- Superior communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, their families and care staff
Oncology RN
5 Months- Provide safe comprehensive chemotherapy along with immunotherapy medications in a clinic setting.
- Work with patients and families on medication education and clinical expectations for chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment
- Aid in ordering supportive medications for prevention of chemotherapy side effects
- Care coordination with other specialties needed throughout patients care
- Safely address any hypersensitivity reactions per protocol
- ONS Certified
Dialysis RN
8 Months- Oversaw all aspects of dialysis treatment administered by CCHT's
- Monthly care plans, medication reviews, chart audits, lab reviews, foot checks and rounding with the provider to ensure the patients receive the most current and thorough treatment based on results.
- Provide teaching and instruction to patients to optimize their dialysis experience
Staff RN
1 Year 4 Months- Staff RN in correctional setting for AZ Department of Corrections
- Oversaw vaccinations, daily pill call, daily diabetic patient management, medical emergencies, and daily nurse line for yard that contained approximately 435 inmates.
- Assisted MD with POC's, daily Provider Line assessments as well as small medical procedures performed in house.
- IPC RN duties included IV therapies, wound care, pain management, diabetic patient management, totalcare to patients paralyzed or unable to care for themselves. (IPC is the equivalent of a Medical Surgical Unit in a Correctional setting).
- Provided teaching and education to inmates for their individual healthcare needs.
Infusion RN/Case Manager
3 Years 4 Months- Specialty Infusion for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Line care for PICC's, Central Lines, PIV's, and Ports
- Therapies administered include: Anti-Infectives, Nutrition - both parenteral and enteral, Cardiac Inotropes, Iron, Immunoglobulins, Hydration as well as chemotherapy elastomeric pump disconnect.
- Provide teaching and instruction to patients in both hospital and home settings.
Registered Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Utilized nursing diagnoses and provided care to patients with chronic and acute health problems.
- Trained new staff on quality control protocols.
- Followed and implemented infection control policies.
- Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
- Handle medical emergencies for both staff and inmate populations.
- Ability to work and communicate with security and medical staff to effectively care for hundreds of inmates with minimal personnel.
Registered Nurse
3 Months- Chronic patient care in prison infirmary unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatments and care
- Monitoring for 30+ patients per shift.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Provided nursing care while following strict nursing protocol within the correctional nursing setting.
- Assessed physical, medical, social and psychological status of patients.
- Specialized in wound management and all IV therapies
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
1 Year 4 Months- Managed caseload of 20+ clients, providing patient education, treatments, IV therapies and wound care.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
- Provided on-call care at all times of day and night.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Skills
Experienced with Epic
Onco
ECube Clinicals
Chairside
Meditec
OASIS
EOMIS
and Allscripts charting systems.
Significant experience in Infusion
Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration
Case Management
Wound Care
Corrections
Dialysis & Home Health.
Prior Phlebotomy experience prior to RN history.
Certification
- Arizona Registered Nurse - License RN181203, Active, Good Standing, Multi-State privileges since 08/2013.
- BLS - Current - exp 2028-06
- ONS - ONS ID #850139, 2026-12
Timeline
Oncology Infusion RN
Whidbey Health
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
Medical Oncology RN
Monument Health
07.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Oncology RN
Christus Health
11.2024 - 02.2025Read More
Radiation Oncology RN
Billings Clinic
02.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Oncology RN
Novant Health Cancer Institute
01.2024 - 09.2024Read More
Oncology RN
Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers
07.2022 - 12.2022Read More
Dialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Care
11.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Staff RN
Centurion
07.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Infusion RN/Case Manager
Coram
04.2016 - 08.2019Read More
Registered Nurse
Central Arizona Detention Center
03.2015 - 04.2016Read More
Registered Nurse
Corizon
12.2014 - 03.2015Read More
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 12.2014Read More
Eastern Arizona College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
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