Mathew Rop
Danbury,CT
Summary
Seasoned Oncology Nurse with a proven track record at Nuvance Health, adept in chemotherapeutic drug administration and providing unparalleled family support. Excelled in reducing readmissions by 25% through effective patient education and care planning. Demonstrates exceptional psychosocial care and proficiency in medical documentation, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse
Nuvance Health
Danbury, CT
03.2023 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy to patients, as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician, with a detailed review of orders to reduce medical errors.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, changes in condition, treatments administered and progress notes in electronic health records.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients by responding quickly to their needs while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment.
- Managed complex pain management issues utilizing appropriate pharmacological interventions when necessary.
- Accessed and maintained intravenous accesses, including implanted ports, PICC lines, mid lines, and peripheral lines.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet, and lifestyle modifications, decreasing readmissions by 25%.
- Assisted physicians with procedures as needed during rounds or bedside examinations, leading to timely interventions of orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
meridian equator hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Coordinated and interpreted radiological scans, EKGs and other diagnostic screenings to diagnose patient conditions.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Demonstrated high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and adaptability in fast-paced and unpredictable medical environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kabianga
Kericho,kenya11-2017
Skills
- Care planning
- Urgent care
- Access port care
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Psychosocial care
- Family support
- Chemotherapy drug administration
- Oncological emergencies
- Medical documentation
- Oncology treatment planning
- Side effects management
- Symptom management
- Immunotherapy
- End-of-life care
- Progress monitoring
Certification
- oncology certification by ONS
- ACLS certification by AHA
- BLS certification by AHA
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Nuvance Health
03.2023 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Kenyatta University
12.2021 - 02.2023
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
meridian equator hospital
06.2018 - 12.2019
- oncology certification by ONS
- ACLS certification by AHA
- BLS certification by AHA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kabianga
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