KELLY M. MARCHETTI
Pepperell,USA
Summary
Experienced nurse with extensive oncology background, specializing in telephone-based patient assessment, care coordination, and clinical decision-making. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and a proven track record of achieving results. Highly adaptable to changing needs and reliable under pressure. Proficient in patient communication, emergency response, and electronic health record systems. Recognized for exceptional empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Telephone Triage Nurse - Cancer Center
Massgeneral Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Managed approximately 35 to 40 incoming calls, emails and faxes per shift.
- Managed chemotherapy and immunotherapy side effects.
- Relayed triage communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely and accurate telephone triage service
- Met with new patients for chemotherapy teach sessions.
- Procured all oral chemotherapy and targeted therapies including acquiring prior authorizations.
Staff Nurse - Naka Infusion Center
Emerson Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered chemotherapy/immunotherapy and supportive care to 5-7 patients per day.
- Properly calculated chemo/immunotherapy doses.
- Followed hospital practices and procedures when administering medications.
- Managed central and peripheral lines; including inserting piv's and accessing mediports. Maintained central line dressings.
- Provided education and symptom management to all patients.
- Collaborated with all aspects of patient care team to provide support.
- Managed side effects of intravenous and oral chemotherapy.
Staff Nurse – Cancer Center (infusion)
Lowell General Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Administered chemotherapy/immunotherapy and supportive care to 7-8 patients per day
- Properly calculated chemo/immunotherapy doses
- Followed hospital practices and procedures when administering medications
- Managed central and peripheral lines, including starting / discontinuing and dressing changes
- Provided education and symptom management to all patients
- Collaborated with all aspects of patient care team
- Managed side effects of intravenous and oral therapies
Research RN – Breast Oncology
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
12.2016 - 07.2018
- Evaluate and assess subjects suitability for inclusion in clinical trials
- Review protocols regarding nursing implications
- Managed approximately 50 patients on clinical trials
- Review clinical trials protocols with patients and family members
- Follow patients through clinical trials
Staff Nurse - Outpatient Oncology
Virginia Cancer Specialists
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Calculated doses of chemotherapy, mixed and administered all drugs according to protocols
- Started and maintained peripheral IV’s, medi-ports, central lines, and PICC lines
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy to 8-10 patients daily, and monitored reactions
- Managed the nurse triage line two days per week
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient care
- Created supportive environment for patients and family members
- Provided formal education to all new patients receiving both IV and oral chemotherapy
- Participated in research protocols
- Oriented and mentored new nurses
- Assisted physicians with intrathecal chemotherapy
Staff Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Provided quality nursing care to a large, transient group of patients of all ages
- Coordinates with the radiology staff members regarding patient care issues
- Reports to the technologist or radiologist of any unusual patient needs
- Performs specialized nursing duties: administering IV sedation and analgesia for procedures
- Close monitoring of patients vital signs during procedures
Staff Nurse – Emergency Department
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Provided emergency medical care to an average of 12 critically ill patients per shift within a 60-bed Emergency Services Department
- Ensured the provision of quality emergency medical care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing practice
- Performed patient assessment and nursing diagnosis
- Evaluated episodic and acute responses to broad classifications of physical/psychosocial issues
- Managed the planning and implementation of interventions
- Coordinated patient referrals and discharge planning activities
Staff Nurse – Oncology Step-down
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
03.2010 - 07.2011
Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
05.2008 - 03.2010
Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
Metro West Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2008
Education
Masters of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts05.2014
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts12.2006
Licensure And Certification
- State of Massachusetts, Active
- State of Florida, pending
- BLS Certified, active
Timeline
Telephone Triage Nurse - Cancer Center
Massgeneral Cancer Center at Emerson Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse - Naka Infusion Center
Emerson Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2023
Staff Nurse – Cancer Center (infusion)
Lowell General Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2021
Research RN – Breast Oncology
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
12.2016 - 07.2018
Staff Nurse - Outpatient Oncology
Virginia Cancer Specialists
10.2013 - 05.2016
Staff Nurse - Interventional Radiology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2013 - 09.2013
Staff Nurse – Emergency Department
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
07.2011 - 02.2013
Staff Nurse – Oncology Step-down
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
03.2010 - 07.2011
Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
05.2008 - 03.2010
Staff Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit
Metro West Medical Center
05.2007 - 05.2008
Masters of Science - Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Massachusetts
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts
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