Maryaunt Lekelefac

The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute

• I am currently employed in the Hematology Oncology department, where I provide nursing care to patients with various types of cancer, including lymphomas, myeloma, leukemia, plasmacytoma, sickle cell disease, and more. My responsibilities include administering chemotherapy and other medications, managing treatment side effects, educating patients and families about cancer and its treatments, offering emotional support, and collaborating with healthcare team members to create comprehensive care plans. Additionally, I document patients' progress and contribute to research and quality improvement efforts.

• At Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana, I worked on the cardiac/tele unit, caring for patients with a range of cardiac conditions including arrhythmias, heart failure, and myocardial infarctions. provided nursing care for patients pre- and post-procedure care for interventions such as cardiac ablations, stent placements, and valve replacements.
• Virginia Mason hospital, Seattle Washington: worked here as a float pool nurse providing care for patients on trauma units, bone and joint, Neuro/ brain and spine, med.surg. tele unit and PCU.

Worked on the Medical surgical Unit

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• 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.
• Managed care from admission to discharge.

• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.