Registered Nurse III
Johns Hopkins Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Hi, I’m
Linda Stewart
Ellicott City,MD
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate oncology Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Providing education throughout patient's hospital stay and assisting in discharge planning.
Work History
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Registered Nurse III
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Utilize critical thinking skills on a solid tumor oncology floor to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improve patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participate as unit lead on the HAAP Prevention Task Force to decrease Hospital-acquired pneumonia through increased oral care. The unit's oral care numbers increased by 30% from the implementation of the project.
- Provide support to patients and families during difficult medical decisions and end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions such as wound care, insulin administration, and post-chemotherapy care.
- Document treatments given, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies.
- Precept new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
National Spine and Pain Center
Physician Liasion
01.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Tracked key performance indicators related to physician referrals, enabling more informed decision-making regarding resource allocation.
- Discovered new referral source which added to a 10% increase in physician referrals.
- Q1 2020 increased new patient referrals by 15% compared to the prior year.
Mission Pharmacal, Inc.
Territory Sales Manager
01.2017 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Promoted four products to Women's Health professionals.
- Increased sales of CitraNatal Prenatal vitamins by 15%.
- Won the Binosto sales growth contest by increasing sales with new physicians.
- Analyzed sales data to identify opportunities for improvement and implemented targeted action plans accordingly.
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions
Sales Representative
07.2015 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Sold pharmaceuticals for Merck and Pfizer.
- Ranked 25th out of 456 sales representatives in the nation and 15th out of 125 in the region.
- Consistently achieved over 100% of goal for portfolio.
- Increased ranking 72 places within the nation and 9 places within the region.
Novartis Pharmaceuticials
Senior Sales Consultant
03.2007 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Promoted and sold 3 antihypertensive products.
- Increased market share by initiating new sales marketing approach for territory pod.
- Won the Diovan Deep Drive Contest for greatest growth in Diovan sales volume.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Education
University of Maryland School of NursingBaltimore, MD
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2023
University Overview
- 3.55 GPA
Loyola College MarylandBaltimore, MD
MBA from Marketing
05.2000
Towson UniversityTowson
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
05.1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Planning
- Family Education
- Precepting
- Patient Discharge
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- EPIC use
- Chemotherapy administration
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Sigma Theta Tau International
Timeline
Physician Liasion
National Spine and Pain Center
01.2019 - 03.2020
Territory Sales Manager
Mission Pharmacal, Inc.
01.2017 - 12.2018
Sales Representative
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions
07.2015 - 12.2016
Senior Sales Consultant
Novartis Pharmaceuticials
03.2007 - 09.2010
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Loyola College Maryland
MBA from Marketing
Towson University
Bachelor of Science from Accounting
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