Laiza Graziotti
Parker,CO
Summary
Dedicated Infusion Registered Nurse committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care that supports patients through every stage of treatment. Skilled in managing the complete nursing process by assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while emphasizing patient education and self-management. Focused on creating a positive, personalized experience for each patient by fostering trust, promoting wellness, and ensuring care tailored to diverse age groups.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Oncology Nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
06.2022 - Current
- Expertly administers chemotherapy, hydration, and medications under physician supervision, ensuring accurate dosage, technique, and timing for optimal patient outcomes.
- Manages treatment logistics and compliance, including securing pre-authorizations, obtaining consent forms, and completing chemotherapy charge documentation with precision.
- Assesses patient condition and lab results to facilitate dose modifications, collaborating with physicians and adhering to protocols for safe and effective symptom management.
- Demonstrates advanced infusion skills, including venipuncture, central line access, and ambulatory pump programming, while educating patients and caregivers on home pump use.
- Managed fast paced infusion clinic with 21 infusion chairs
- Assisted with acting team lead, with scheduling, ordering supplies etc.
- Maintains thorough documentation of nursing assessments, medication administration, and patient education, ensuring continuity of care and regulatory compliance.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
IV Infusion Registered Nurse
North Valley Med Spa
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Successful demonstration of safe IV and products equipment
- Exceptional customer service and a team player
- Maintains efficient and appropriate client flow
- Assesses clients for appropriate for IV infusions
- Flexible with demands of Med Spa clinics
- Performs venipunctures at a high rate
- Communicates all pertinent information to appropriate personnel
- Documents all elements of infusion with Aesthetic Records
- Administered/mix IV fluids and injections
- Educated customers care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Registered Oncology Nurse
Cancer & Blood Specialist of Arizona / Arizona Oncology
10.2017 - 12.2021
- Delivered chemotherapy and managed side effects in outpatient settings.
- Provided patient education and case management.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols for cytotoxic agents.
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff.
- Maintained efficient patient flow and coordinated multidisciplinary care.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to allergic reactions to chemotherapy
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
RN Case Manager
Hospice of the Valley
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and developed care plans.
- Managed pain and symptoms for end-of-life patients.
- Provided emotional support and education to families and caregivers.
- Facilitated transitions between care environments.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
RN, Outpatient Infusion Clinic
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Delivered infusion therapies and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for care planning.
- Ensured safe and effective medication administration.
- Managed discharge planning and patient education.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN, Infusion/Chemotherapy/Hematology Clinic
NAVHCS
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Administered chemotherapy and blood products.
- Supported patients and families with end-of-life decisions.
- Coordinated referrals and case management.
- Implemented closed IV system for improved safety.
Registered Nurse
Arizona Oncology
11.2012 - 05.2014
- Delivered chemotherapy and managed patient care.
- Maintained central venous access devices.
- Mentored junior nurses and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to allergic reactions to chemotherapy
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ10-2025
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient management and safety
- Care planning
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Chemotherapy administration
- Symptom management
- Drug administration
- Cancer patient management
- Immunotherapy
- Records documentation
- Family support
- Patient assessment and treatment
- Physician communication
- Access port care
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Registered Oncology Nurse
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
06.2022 - Current
IV Infusion Registered Nurse
North Valley Med Spa
01.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Oncology Nurse
Cancer & Blood Specialist of Arizona / Arizona Oncology
10.2017 - 12.2021
RN Case Manager
Hospice of the Valley
05.2017 - 10.2017
RN, Outpatient Infusion Clinic
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10.2016 - 04.2017
RN, Infusion/Chemotherapy/Hematology Clinic
NAVHCS
06.2014 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse
Arizona Oncology
11.2012 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University