Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Linda Underwood, OCN, RN

Colona,IL

Summary

Objective 1: To deliver comprehensive nursing care throughout each stage of cancer treatment.


Objective 2: To provide evidence-based patient education regarding chemotherapy side effects and self-care management strategies, in order to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

Genesis Hospital Silvis / West Campus
03.2019 - Current
  • Chemotherapy/Biotherapy administration including investigational protocols as per physician's orders
  • Administration of IV fluids, medications and blood products through Venous Access Devices and or peripherally inserted central venous catheters
  • Educated patients on Chemotherapy post side effects and management of side effect
  • Mentored novice nurses to build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their careers, ultimately benefiting the healthcare organization and the patients they serve.

Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Staff RN

St Davids South Austin HCA
11.2016 - 03.2019
  • Relief Charge Nurse to 40 Bed unit
  • Management/teaching of : wound care, colostomies, surgical drains, epidural/intrathecal pain management
  • Pain management via various types of patient controlled analgesia devices
  • Performed transfusions of: Chemotherapy/biotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, and electrolyte replenishments
  • Patient care of Autologous and Allogenic marrow transplants
  • Assist with bone marrow recovery
  • Orientated new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
  • Patient assignments 4 patients to a RN, during high census 5 patients with 1 CNA per unit

Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion/Radiation/Oncology Staff Nurse

Genesis Medical Center Davenport
06.2000 - 11.2016
  • Took role as Charge RN during growth of Outpatient Infusion Center
  • Outpatient Relief Charge RN
  • Active participation in creation of Cerner application that specifically focused on documenting infusion therapy
  • Active Participant in organizing Outpatient Unit
  • 3-11 Charge RN Oncology 30 Bed Unit
  • Per Diem Radiation RN which involved initial examinations,intake questions, and education to radiation treatments
  • Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart

Chemotherapy Infusion RN

Regional Hematology Of Quad Cities, PC
10.1997 - 06.2000
  • Preparing chemotherapy doses: mixing and administration as per physicians' orders. Chemotherapy Regimens of 20 to 30 daily
  • Initiating patient care meetings with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants
  • Supported patients with customized teaching tools, i.e. chemotherapy calendars, specific information to toxicities and management of adverse reactions
  • Promotion of kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills
  • Assistance in Bone Marrow Biopsy procedures
  • Lab Manager
  • Proficient in peripheral and central venous access for lab draws and infusion

Home Health Nurse

Illini Home Health
04.1995 - 10.1997
  • Providing physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
  • Home Antibiotic and Total Parental Nutritional Therapy
  • Wound care, teaching to self wound care
  • Diabetic management, insulin administration within Medicare guidelines
  • Patient load 8 to 10 patients daily
  • Consolidation of medications where possible and using pill organizers that can be filled for a week or a month. simplified for elderly

Salried Home Health RN

Olsten Kimberly Quality Care
08.1994 - 04.1995
  • Informing physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits
  • Companies First Salaried Home Health Case Management RN Coordinator
  • Cases ranging from 27-35 visits per week
  • IV Clinical Specialist
  • Supervision of Private Homemaker and Home Health Aides
  • Skills testing for RN's and Home Health Aides
  • Patient teaching to self subcutaneous injections
  • Wound care
  • Diabetic Management



Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
05.1992

Certification Army Lab Tech - Clinical Laboratory Assisting/Phlebomist

Fort Sam Laboratory Course
San Antonio, TX
02.1980

Skills

  • Educating about chemotherapy's negative effects, consequences, and non-pharmaceutical solutions for wellness
  • Proficient in central venous access devices
  • Medication Administration via Intrathecal, Intravenous, peripherally
  • Basic Telemetry
  • Technical skills such as , wound care, managing medical equipment, and performing diagnostic tests
  • Effective communication, active listening, empathy, and building rapport with patients and their families
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and the ability to work in a team environment Providing safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care

Certification

  • Oncology Certified Nurse
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Affiliations

  • Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
  • American Nursing Association
  • Infusion Nursing
  • Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Timeline

Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse

Genesis Hospital Silvis / West Campus
03.2019 - Current

Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Staff RN

St Davids South Austin HCA
11.2016 - 03.2019

Outpatient Chemotherapy Infusion/Radiation/Oncology Staff Nurse

Genesis Medical Center Davenport
06.2000 - 11.2016

Chemotherapy Infusion RN

Regional Hematology Of Quad Cities, PC
10.1997 - 06.2000

Home Health Nurse

Illini Home Health
04.1995 - 10.1997

Salried Home Health RN

Olsten Kimberly Quality Care
08.1994 - 04.1995

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Tennessee State University

Certification Army Lab Tech - Clinical Laboratory Assisting/Phlebomist

Fort Sam Laboratory Course

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