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Melissa Haines

Indian Land

Summary

Dynamic RN Clinical Supervisor with extensive oncology experience at Levine Cancer Institute. Proven expertise in staff supervision and regulatory compliance, ensuring high-quality patient care. Proven leader in team management and patient care improvement, utilizing strong communication and clinical judgment skills. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient outcomes through strategic problem-solving and collaboration. Experienced in fostering a positive team environment to drive performance and efficiency. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and achieving measurable results.Passionate about advancing oncology nursing practices.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Clinical Supervisor- Ballantyne

Levine Cancer Institute
03.2019 - Current
  • Supervised clinic and infusion staff, including RNs, LPNs, and RMAs, daily.
  • Managed scheduling and PTO requests for all clinical personnel.
  • Provided educational updates on oncology-related issues to ensure policy compliance.
  • Maintained compliance with competencies and licenses for clinical staff.
  • Served as daily resource for infusion and clinic needs, addressing patient concerns and troubleshooting.
  • Covered staffing vacancies in medical oncology office and infusion department.
  • Responded promptly to life-threatening situations with appropriate interventions.
  • Ensured strict adherence to infection control policies and procedures.

RN 1 Infusion

Levine Cancer Institute Ballantyne @ Atrium Health
03.2018 - Current
  • Providing professional nursing care to adults receiving chemotherapy and other therapies for breast, lung, pancreatic, bladder, head and neck and gyn cancers as well as multiple myeloma, lymphoma and sarcoma.
  • Administer chemotherapy agents, biotherapy agents and immunotherapy agents as well as blood products as ordered.
  • Access various types of intravenous catheters and placement of peripheral lines.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care.
  • Provide triage and follow-up to those seen in outpatient infusion suite.
  • Initiate and disconnect CAD pumps for home infusion of chemotherapy.

Oncology Infusion Nurse Level 3

St Peter's Hospital
02.2007 - 03.2018
  • Administer chemotherapy agents, biotherapy agents and immunotherapy agents as well as blood products as ordered.
  • Access VAD or establish PIV line for patient infusion.
  • Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
  • Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care.
  • Know and recognize signs and symptoms of possible adverse reactions and respond appropriately.
  • Provide triage and follow-up to those seen in outpatient infusion suite.
  • Participate as assigned Nurse to clinical trial patients in our care.
  • Lead and participate in research and quality assurance projects yearly for Nursing Day of Inquiry.

Education

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING

ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE
05.2001

Skills

  • Oncology certified nurse
  • Immunotherapy/Chemotherapy Certified
  • Gateway Leadership
  • Staff supervision
  • Problem solving
  • Clinical judgment
  • Infection control
  • Intravenous access
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

OCN CERTIFICATION

Timeline

RN Clinical Supervisor- Ballantyne

Levine Cancer Institute
03.2019 - Current

RN 1 Infusion

Levine Cancer Institute Ballantyne @ Atrium Health
03.2018 - Current

Oncology Infusion Nurse Level 3

St Peter's Hospital
02.2007 - 03.2018

BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING

ROBERTS WESLEYAN COLLEGE