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Kim Manzo

BSN, RN, CRNI, VA-BC
Plainfield,NJ

Summary

Attentive nursing professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and compassion during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in the IV infusion therapy setting as well as continued placement of vascular access devices.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Summit Health
06.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients and their support networks by providing timely updates on treatment progress and addressing concerns or questions that arose during the treatment journey.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
  • Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
  • Evaluated patients responses to treatments and adjusted nursing interventions accordingly, optimizing clinical outcomes.
  • Contributed to the development of department policies and procedures by offering insights from clinical experience, promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement in oncology nursing practice.
  • Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
  • Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
  • Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
  • Successfully placed intravenous access devices as well as accessing port-a-cath devices. Assessed and maintained central venous access devices such as peripherally inserted catheters as well as Hickman catheter for chemotherapy infusions as well as non- oncology infusions.
  • Administered injections for non-oncology as well as oncology patients as a part of their treatment.

Vascular Access Nurse

Overlook Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Evaluate patients for vascular access when consulted
  • Efficiently performed venipuncture or intravenous access such as an ultrasound guided IV on patients who were difficult to access
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide the most appropriate vascular access for patients
  • Place vascular access like Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), Midline, or Powerglide Pros as needed by patients based on the evaluation of the patient
  • Perform continuous monitoring of the vascular access while the patient is in the hospital.

Staff Nurse ICU/CCU/Neuro

Overlook Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2020
  • Updated patient charts using Epic with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of critical care patients in challenging acute environment
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Staff And Charge Registered Nurse

Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2008
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including all bariatric and all general surgical procedures
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients daily
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
09.2013 - 06.2016

Diploma - Nursing

Muhlenberg School of Nursing
Plainfield
09.1998 - 01.2002

Associate of Science - Nursing

Union County College
Cranford
09.1993 - 01.2002

Skills

BLSundefined

Certification

Certified Registered Nurse Infusion

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Summit Health
06.2023 - Current

Vascular Access Nurse

Overlook Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Walden University
09.2013 - 06.2016

Staff Nurse ICU/CCU/Neuro

Overlook Medical Center
05.2008 - 06.2020

Staff And Charge Registered Nurse

Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 05.2008

Diploma - Nursing

Muhlenberg School of Nursing
09.1998 - 01.2002

Associate of Science - Nursing

Union County College
09.1993 - 01.2002

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