Madelyn Del Pozo, RN-BSN

Register Nurse Oncology Department

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Provided preventative care to residents to manage skin-related conditions such as pressure ulcers
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Range of motion exercises
• Check vital signs, weight
• Catheter care
• Assist patients with everyday tasks like bathing,dressing,feeding, sitting/standing,and using the bathroom
• Assist doctors during patient examinations
• , Provide emotional support for patients and their loved ones
• Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.
• Enteral tube feeding
• Administered medications and monitored responses
• Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

• Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
• Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
• Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.