Kimberle Cheatham
Cypress
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse with proven ability to provide patient care in fast-paced environment. Calm and level-headed when handling high-stress situations. Uses strong communication skills and humor to develop professional relationships with patients and families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Clinical RN
MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2016 - Current
- Monitor lab values and treat for abnormalities
- Access and de-access chem-ports
- Administer chemotherapeutic agents
- Dressing changes for central venous catheters and peripherally-inserted catheter
- Demonstrate knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use
Sarcoma Staff RN
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Ensured efficient and coordinate clinic flow
- Delivered direct patient care
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service
- Triaged lab values and notify MD if critical
- Triaged phone messages and respond to email notifications
- Assisted with multi-disciplinary conference bi-weekly
- Educated patients on chemotherapy protocols/regimens
- Established a compassionate environment for patients and family
Team Lead RN
Oncology Consultants
04.2013 - 07.2014
- Administered chemotherapy
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks
- Mixed chemotherapy drugs
- Assisted MD with clinic, test and procedures
- Maintained Lynx system for drug administration
- Scheduled return appointments
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Ordered supplies for infusion
Staff RN
North Cypress Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Administer chemotherapy
- Transfusion of blood products and platelets
- Administration of IV hydration
- Accessed chemo-ports and maintained IV skills
- Maintained PICC lines
Staff RN
Burzynski Clinic
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Administered chemotherapy
- Trained family members on anti-neoplastons
- Accessed chemo-ports and maintained IV skills
Staff RN
UMC Department of Medicine
07.2008 - 08.2011
- Consult with patients regarding prescription refills
- Conduct phone triage with medical intervention
Staff RN
Baptist Heiderman Cancer Center
11.2005 - 06.2011
- Administer chemotherapy and growth factors
- Assist
Hematology Clinic Charge Nurse
UMC Cancer Institute
01.2004 - 07.2008
- Maintain clinic schedule Monday thru Friday
- Consult with doctor's regarding critical labs
- Order chemotherapy protocols
Staff RN
04.2001 - 12.2003
Staff RN
UMC Pavilion
06.2000 - 04.2001
- Administered chemotherapy on a daily basis
- Mixed chemotherapy agents
- Monitored lab values/blood products
Staff RN
UMC Neuroscience/Neurosurgery ICU
07.1999 - 06.2000
- Regulated central lines, A-lines, CVP pressure
- Monitored VS, I/O's and neuro-checks daily
- Performed IV accesses and assisted with patient care
Staff RN
UMC Kidney Unit
07.1999 - 06.2000
- Administered hemodialysis in clinic and ICU setting
- Monitored BP and weight during dialysis
- Infused antibiotics and blood products
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Skills
- End-of-life care
- Geriatric care
- Compassion and empathy
- Pediatric care
- Team supervision
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Oncology Certification of Nursing (OCN)
Timeline
Outpatient Clinical RN
MD Anderson Cancer Center
04.2016 - Current
Sarcoma Staff RN
MD Anderson Cancer Center
07.2014 - 04.2016
Team Lead RN
Oncology Consultants
04.2013 - 07.2014
Staff RN
North Cypress Medical Center
08.2011 - 06.2012
Staff RN
Burzynski Clinic
08.2011 - 06.2012
Staff RN
UMC Department of Medicine
07.2008 - 08.2011
Staff RN
Baptist Heiderman Cancer Center
11.2005 - 06.2011
Hematology Clinic Charge Nurse
UMC Cancer Institute
01.2004 - 07.2008
Staff RN
04.2001 - 12.2003
Staff RN
UMC Pavilion
06.2000 - 04.2001
Staff RN
UMC Neuroscience/Neurosurgery ICU
07.1999 - 06.2000
Staff RN
UMC Kidney Unit
07.1999 - 06.2000
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Alcorn State University
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