Dedicated Oncology Infusion Nurse skilled in chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and central line maintenance. Committed to enhancing clinical quality and patient advocacy while fostering effective team collaboration. Oncology Certified Nurse with proven ability to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in diverse outpatient settings.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, California
09.2023 - Current
Safely administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biotherapy, IV medications, hydration, blood products, iron therapies, and supportive treatments according to treatment parameters, provider orders, and safety standards.
Conducted pre- and post-treatment assessments by reviewing laboratory results, vital signs, and overall clinical status to ensure patient safety and readiness for treatment.
Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, adverse effects, infection prevention, and symptom management to enhance understanding and compliance.
Coordinate care with oncologists, advanced practice providers, pharmacists and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe and timely treatment delivery.
Provided comprehensive oncology and hematology nursing care for adult patients in outpatient setting to facilitate effective treatment and recovery.
Infusion Registered Nurse
St.Joseph Candler Hospital
Savannah, Georgia
11.2018 - 09.2023
Delivered individualized oncology infusion and hematology nursing care to adult patients in an outpatient clinic setting.
Evaluated diagnoses, treatment regimens, laboratory values, symptoms, and clinical status to ensure safe treatment decisions and enhance individualized care.
Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, IV therapies, hydration, medications, and supportive treatments, ensuring adherence to protocols and facility policies for optimal patient outcomes.
Identified and communicated laboratory abnormalities, treatment concerns, and clinical changes to oncologists and interdisciplinary team members, facilitating timely interventions.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
St.Joseph Mercy Hospital
Pontiac, Michigan
05.2006 - 10.2018
Provided nursing care to patients in inpatient settings from 2006 to 2009.
Served as an outpatient oncology nurse from 2009 to 2018.
Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products , IV medications and supportive treatments in accordance with established protocols and safety standards.
Accessed and managed implanted ports, PICC lines, and other central venous access devices, maintaining line patency and implementing infection prevention practices to enhance patient safety.
Assessed patients for treatment toxicities, infusion reactions, neutropenia, fatigue, and other symptoms; implemented appropriate interventions and escalated concerns to ensure timely care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
St.Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
05-2006
Skills
Oncology infusion and travel Registered Nurse with 20 years of experience providing care to adult patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies across mostly outpatient and inpatient settings Certified Nurse with demonstrated adaptability across travel assignments and proficiency in Epic, Cerner, Paragon, Meditech and EMR systems
Symptom and toxicity management
Port, PICC and Central Line care
Oncology patient Advocacy, patient education and emotional support
Certification
RN licensure in South Carolina(Compact) and Michigan
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy
Basic Life support through American Heart Association