Maria Gurgone, RN, BSN, OCN
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Professional certified oncology nurse with 34 years of clinical experience largely working with chemotherapy,
hematology/oncology, stem cell transplant patients. Striving to practice with an emphasis on patient-centered care, quality care, teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Certified Inpatient Oncology Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
07.1989 - Present
- Collaborate and effectively communicate with physicians, APNs and Nurse Practitioners to provide optimal patient care with a focus in compassion
- Advocate for patients and their families by supporting basic rights, beliefs and values
- Administer chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, blood products, IV antibiotics. medications and carry out additional supportive care as prescribed
- Assist research team with FDA clinical trials by collecting specimens (blood labs, stools, etc) in a timely manner per protocols
- Expertise in caring for central lines, PICC lines and Port a Caths including dressing change and troubleshooting
- Comprehensive patient care, monitoring
- Assisting in emergency situations to assure effective crisis management
- Educating patients and families with regard to inpatient treatments and discharge planning
- Prepare and balance a 6 week work schedule for a staff of 30+ night shift nurses
- CHARGE NURSE
- Supervise staff on a 40 bed unit, delegating work assignments to staff
- Communicate with management and staffing office to achieve optimal staffing
- Maintain regulatory compliance
- Participate in monthly charge nurse meetings, daily huddles, and attend UVC meetings
- PRECEPTOR
- Responsible for training newly hired staff nurse
- Serve as a mentor throughout their employment
- Train existed staff to optimally function in the charge nurse role
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Xavier University
Chicago, IL06-1989
Certification
- Registered Nurse license (RN) Illinois
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- BLS current
Timeline
Certified Inpatient Oncology Nurse
University of Chicago Medical Center
07.1989 - Present
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. Xavier University
- Registered Nurse license (RN) Illinois
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- BLS current
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