Kinsha Trotter
Red Oak,TX
Summary
Patient-focused Oncology Nurse experienced in infusion therapy centers. Calm and smart individual remains polished and gentle even under extreme stress. Promoting exceptional communication, central line administration and mentoring skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
USMD Cancer Center
04.2021 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- The navigator assists with coordination of appointments and care throughout the patient's cancer journey.
- The navigator will assess patient needs using social determinants and make appropriate referrals to support services.
- The navigator will assess patient needs using social determinants and make appropriate referrals to support services.
- Facilitates shared decision making, ensuring the patient, family and care giver are fully informed of treatment intent, treatment and outcomes.
- Facilitates clear and concise communication among providers, departments and patient.
Charge Nurse/ RN
South Central Cancer Center
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Skilled at obtaining peripheral intravenous access on patients
- Knowledgeable on the signs and symptoms of a compromised access
- As a charge nurse, provide support and supervision of other nurses in patient care and day to day operations
- Deal extensively with patient assistance programs and insurance to secure oral chemotherapy as well as other medications for patients
- Competent and skilled at triaging patients that call or come to the clinic with acute issues.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts for future reference.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Travel Nurse
Trustaff
05.2014 - 04.2015
- Served as a registered nurse on medical surgical and telemetry floors where needed
- From this experience, able to form rapport with other staff easily and adjust to new situations while providing patient care and assessments in a variety of situations
- Confident in ability to handle crisis situations as they arise safely and effectively.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
05.2006 - 05.2014
- Initially began as a staff nurse providing care to numerous patients requiring varying levels of care
- Performed physical assessments, patient teaching, medication management, and wound care
- Eventually promoted to charge nurse and supervised and assisted the nursing staff while also continuing to provide patient care
- Key Accomplishments
- Skilled in obtaining peripheral intravenous access
- Competent in triaging and assisting with acutely ill patients
- Proficient in accessing and maintaining infusaports, midlines and picc lines
- Experienced in full body nursing assessments
- Experienced in EMR charting
- Mostly Cerner based with some in experience in EPIC
- Adept at identifying potential and life-threatening complications of chemotherapy and advanced illnesses to intervene in a timely manner
- Experienced in leading staff meetings to address a variety of topics including staff duties, new protocols and policies, and workplace tensions
- Skilled with care of wounds, ileostomies, tracheostomies, and nephrostomies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05.2006
Skills
- Industry Best Practices
- PICC Lines
- Patient Health Information Access
- Physician Communication
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Records Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Drug Administration
- Patient Education
- Chemotherapeutic Drug Administration
- Support and Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Care Planning
- Routine Examinations
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification
Oncology Nurse Biotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
LEAN Certification
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
USMD Cancer Center
04.2021 - Current
Charge Nurse/ RN
South Central Cancer Center
04.2015 - 04.2021
Travel Nurse
Trustaff
05.2014 - 04.2015
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
South Central Regional Medical Center
05.2006 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Southern Mississippi
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