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
Silvis, IL
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
Austin, TX
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
Davenport, IA
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
Bettendorf, IA
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
Silvis, IL
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
Rock Island, IL
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, TN05.1992
Certification Army Lab Tech - Clinical Laboratory Assisting/Phlebomist
Fort Sam Laboratory Course
San Antonio, TX02.1980
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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