Lindsey Peterson
Summary
Patient-oriented Oncology Nurse with 7 years of experience in direct patient care. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
Registered Nurse
Interim HealthCare, Vent Care Residence
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Provide direct nursing care to critical care patients at a 1:1 patient:nurse ratio.
- Medication administration through various and multiple routes (PO, G/J tube, IV).
- Tracheostomy management, including tracheostomy cares, tracheostomy changes and suctioning (via in-line, PO and sterile).
- G/J tube management, including G/J cares and G tube changes.
- Catheter management, including catheter cares and catheter changes (suprapubic and indwelling).
- Tube feeding administration.
- Pain management.
- Wound cares.
- Frequent head-to-toe assessments.
- Diabetic management of patients.
- Knowledge and management of mechanical ventilators.
- Provide care to patients on short and long-term mechanical ventilation.
- Assist with bathing needs, housekeeping duties, food preparation, transportation needs, and socialization activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth, MN05.2015
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- EMR / EHR
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient assessment and treatment
- Wound Care
- End of life care
- Patient Education
- CPR/AED
- Oncological emergencies
- Medication Administration
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society, Lake Superior Chapter- Board Member
Certification
- Chemotherapy Administration Certification, Oncology Nursing Society - 2017 to present
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
11.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Interim HealthCare, Vent Care Residence
09.2015 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Saint Scholastica