Kimberly Waldron

• Assisted in implementing updated training protocol for infusion nurses
• Mediate necessary information from management team
• Minimize risk of medical errors by overseeing timely and accurate chart updates in MAR
• Manage patient safety through training staff on careful patient monitoring, consistent use of aseptic techniques, appropriate drug verification protocol, and persistent cleaning of our infusion area.
• Stabilize patients during emergencies with first aid and life support care
• Improve symptom management by educating patients and caregivers on treatment regimens and proper home management of side effects
• Improve staff morale by implementing staggered shifts, encouraging lunch breaks, creating a team-based mindset, and maintaining an open line of communication
• Maximize unit efficiency, keeping supplies well-organized for expected needs
• Collaborate with practitioners, pharmacy, radiology, clinical staff, office staff, and other management personnel to assure coordination of patient care as well as appropriate management of staff needs
• Assist with compliance for time-sensitive certifications for Infusion Nurses - OSHA, HIPPA, skills check-off, and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy certification.
• Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure quality patient care.

2012-2019: Physician Nurse

• Supported VCI physicians by ensuring orders were completed in a timely manner
• Entered Treatment regimens and support medications for patients as ordered by MD
• Educated patients and their caregivers on treatments, side effects, and expected outcomes
• Ensured documentation maintained per VCI policy
• Strong triage skills
• Assisted in training new physician nurses
• Able to cross cover at any office for any physician with ease.
• Provided service as weekend on-call nurse and weekend infusion clinic nurse

2006-2012 : Infusion Nurse

• Administered intravenous chemotherapy, biotherapy, and immunotherapy treatments to our cancer patients
• Proficient in port access, peripheral IV, SQ, and IM routes of administration
• Educated patients on treatment and expected side effects of treatment
• Managed 8-10 patients daily
• Focused on patient safety and compassionate care.

• Delivered care reflective of patients' rights, values, culture, and expressed needs, and incorporated family members to maximize support
• Alleviated patients' fears and anxiety with skillful application of professional clinical knowledge and expert interpersonal communication skills
• Tracked patients' vitals consistently by monitoring equipment and immediately notifying treating clinicians of decompensation concerns
• Administered medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects to quickly intervene in serious issues
• Contributed to team efficiency, optimal patient flow, and accuracy in treatments by maintaining accurate and detailed reports and records.