Kelly Owens
Summary
Dedicated Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UF Health Shands Hospital, skilled in chemotherapy administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams, monitor side effects, and enhance patient outcomes through meticulous assessments and emotional support. Committed to delivering high-quality nursing care in challenging environments. Looking to further my experience in other areas of nursing.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Assessing patient before IV treatments.
- Explains procedures to patients and families.
- Administering medications (including chemotherapy), vitamins and other fluids through IV lines, ports and central lines.
- Collecting samples and reviewing lab results.
- Monitoring patients throughout infusions to identify issues early.
- Responding to side effects or reactions to treatments.
- Collaborated with other care team members and maintains detailed records of all patient care.
Apheresis Registered Nurse
Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Apheresis RNs are responsible for preparing patients, setting up and operating apheresis equipment.
- Monitoring patients during the procedure (plasma or red blood cell exchanges).
- Assess patients, educate them about the procedure, and monitor for potential complications.
- Apheresis RNs require knowledge of blood components, and an understanding of the equipment and procedures involved.
- Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals.
- Operate the apheresis machine, perform separations, and monitor the flow of blood components.
- Accurately document all aspects of the apheresis procedure, including patient assessments, vital signs, and interventions.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2021
- Assessing patient before IV treatments.
- Explains procedures to patients and families.
- Administering medications (including chemotherapy), vitamins and other fluids through IV lines, ports and central lines.
- Collecting samples and reviewing lab results.
- Monitoring patients throughout infusions to identify issues early.
- Responding to side effects or reactions to treatments.
- Collaborated with other care team members and maintains detailed records of all patient care.
IMC Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Assess patients' conditions, identify changes, and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitoring vital signs and other relevant parameters.
- Provides routine nursing care, such as starting IV's and dressing changes.
- Assist in critical situations such as administering CPR.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
Central Staffing Patient Care Assistant
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2015
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05-2014
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL05-2012
High School Diploma -
Bell High School
Bell, FL06-2010
Skills
- Collaboration with physicians
- Emotional support
- Immunotherapy administration
- Side effect monitoring
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion
- Port-a-cath care
- Chemotherapy administration
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Apheresis Registered Nurse
Lifesouth Community Blood Centers
07.2021 - 05.2022
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2016 - 07.2021
IMC Registered Nurse
UF Health Shands Hospital
02.2015 - 09.2016
Central Staffing Patient Care Assistant
UF Health Shands Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Bell High School
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