Laura La Rocca

• Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
• Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
• Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
• Evaluated patients'' responses to treatments and adjusted nursing interventions accordingly, optimizing clinical outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, ensuring the highest quality of care.

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• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
• Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing individualized rehabilitation plans.
• Maintained a safe and supportive environment for all patients during their rehabilitation journey, addressing any concerns promptly and professionally.
• Trained new nursing staff members in rehabilitation best practices, promoting consistency in patient care.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Applied critical thinking skills when analyzing complex medical conditions; collaborated with healthcare professionals through interdisciplinary rounds to devise patient-centered treatment plans.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of therapy equipment utilized within the facility; contributed suggestions for improvements or replacements when necessary.
• Promoted independence among patients by teaching self-care skills necessary for successful community reintegration following discharge from the facility.