Conduct thorough patient assessments in high acuity setting, including those from correctional and mental health facilities
Prioritize and coordinate patient care in a constantly changing and fast paced environment
Ensure strict adherence to infection and wound care protocols
Monitor vital signs and administer medications and treatments while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with facility protocols
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans and update each care plan daily notifying the team of any changes in status
Transitional Cardiac Unit RN Clin. III
VCU Healthcare
Richmond, VA
06.2024 - 10.2024
22 Bed unit with a nurse ratio of 8 to 1 with a patient population primarily consisting of cardiac, neuro, respiratory, renal, urology, bariatric, oncology, organ transplant prep-op, and general medicine
Maintain patient care, meeting all the needs of the patient and the unit while also having an overall goal when possible of ensuring that the patient be discharged in the quickest amount of time possible that is safe for the patient
Fast paced environment requiring constant dynamic communication techniques with continuous monitoring for responses and needed feedback
Everyday anticipation with the probability of discharging your full patient assignment with also the anticipation of receiving and completing a full admission process of new patient assignment
Radiation Oncology RN
Sentara Healthcare
Charlottesville, VA
10.2020 - 03.2024
Solely managed the radiation oncologist's patient schedule, anticipated needs of the department, patients and families, and rapidly made adjustments for emergent needs
Provided meticulous care to all patients throughout the various phases of treatment (including: education, addressing any concerns, and symptom management)
Managed all ST and LT disability applications, renewal, and life insurance documentation
Expedited medication prior auths and handled all appeals
Ensured the processing of DME's and processed patient referrals (i.e, case management, dietary, financial aid, PT/OT, outpatient rehab, and other specialists)
Handled the scheduling of all Xofigo XRT therapies; Pre and post-op SpaceOar implants
Organized and communicated the comprehensive scheduling required for successful XRT seed implant
Strictly monitored all patients receiving testosterone therapy and ensured the communication of any adjustments or prompt discontinuation
Medical Oncology RN
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
Charlottesville, VA
07.2011 - 10.2020
Diligently anticipated both unit and patient needs throughout every shift ensuring excellent patient safety and quality outcomes
Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate integrated and comprehensive care while developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care
Closely monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes on patient conditions in a high acuity working environment
Floated to various units throughout the hospital as needed (units include: Telemetry, step-down ICU, Infusion center, ED, Med-Surg, and Ortho)
Awarded for providing exceptional care to oncology and palliative care patients and families
Medical Surgical RN
Chippenham Medical Center
Richmond, VA
03.2010 - 12.2010
Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and their families to provide comprehensive and quality care
Interpreted assessment and laboratory findings to establish or adjust patient care as well rule out any changes that require physician attention
Prepared individualized teaching tools for support to patients and their family
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