Lea Yorke
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate Oncology Staff Registered Nurse with background in providing patient-centered care in high-stress environments. Specialize in administering chemotherapy, managing symptoms and side effects, and providing emotional support for patients and families. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Noteworthy impact includes improved patient satisfaction scores through tailored care plans.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical and Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Orange
07.2024 - Current
- Performed radiation safety assessments and monitored patients for adverse effects of radiation treatments.
- Provided patient education on the risks, benefits, expectations, and side effects associated with radiation therapy.
- Developed comprehensive nursing care plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
- Assisted Radiation Oncologists in performing complex medical procedures involving radiotherapy treatments.
- Implemented strategies to promote physical comfort during radiotherapy sessions such as positioning techniques or administration of analgesics and sedatives when appropriate.
Infusion, Medical, and Radiation RN (Float)
Calaway-Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Administered chemotherapy medications according to oncology protocols.
- Performed laboratory tests such as CBCs, INRs and PTs, urinalyses., in accordance with physician orders.
- Initiated IV access for hydration therapy or chemotherapy administration.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients in collaboration with hospice services when appropriate.
- Facilitated coordination between primary providers, specialists, home health agencies, community resources., as needed.
- Assisted physicians during complex procedures such as biopsies or tumor removals.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary meetings involving case management decisions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Acute Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Advent Health Parker
Parker, Colorado
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered chemotherapy medications according to oncology protocols.
- Initiated IV access for hydration therapy or chemotherapy administration.
Outpatient Oncology Infusion RN; Part-Time Employee
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
Thorton, Colorado
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Hematology Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant RN; Full-time Acute Care RN
UCHealth at University of Colorado Anschutz Hospital
Aurora, Colorado
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program: July 2022-July 2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Birth Doula
Birth Partners of UNC Memorial Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Loyal, compassionate Birth Doula providing emotional, physical, and educational support to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.
Senior Caregiver
Home Instead Company
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided personalized in-home care at family homes, senior communities, and rehab facilities
- Developed strong relationships with 3+ clients with severe dementia, Parkinson’s, or severe impaired mobility.
Research Assistant
UNC Mother Infant Research Studies
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated alongside a multidisciplinary team setting consisting of senior researchers, graduate, and undergraduate students
- Assisted the principal investigator with various activities and trained new undergraduate students in lab responsibilities and safety protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing
05.2022
Skills
- Radiation safety
- IV drug therapy management
- Time management abilities
- Student Precepting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient Care Assessment
- Critical Care Nursing
Certification
- California RN License, RN95369094
- Compact RN License, North Carolina Board of Nursing, 348631
- ONS/Chemotherapy and immunotherapy Administration Certificate, 22136
- ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate, 23-133
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 245419330103
Relatedexperience
- Birth Doula, Birth Partners of UNC Memorial Medical Center, 06/01/21, 05/01/22
- Senior Caregiver, Home Instead Company, 08/01/20, 03/01/21
- Research Assistant, UNC Mother Infant Research Studies, 08/01/19, 03/01/20
Leadership Experience
- BSN Peer Mentor, UNC Chapel Hill, School of Nursing, 05/01/21, 05/01/22
- Invest in Nursing Scholar –Externship, 03/01/21, 05/01/22
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Medical and Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Infusion, Medical, and Radiation RN (Float)
Calaway-Young Cancer Center at Valley View Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Acute Medical-Surgical Oncology RN
Advent Health Parker
10.2023 - 04.2024
Outpatient Oncology Infusion RN; Part-Time Employee
Rocky Mountain Cancer Center
04.2023 - 10.2023
Hematology Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant RN; Full-time Acute Care RN
UCHealth at University of Colorado Anschutz Hospital
07.2022 - 10.2023
Birth Doula
Birth Partners of UNC Memorial Medical Center
06.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Caregiver
Home Instead Company
08.2020 - 03.2021
Research Assistant
UNC Mother Infant Research Studies
08.2019 - 03.2020
- California RN License, RN95369094
- Compact RN License, North Carolina Board of Nursing, 348631
- ONS/Chemotherapy and immunotherapy Administration Certificate, 22136
- ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate, 23-133
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, 245419330103
Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction -
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing
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