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Melissa Lashua

Melissa Lashua

Sequim

Summary

Accomplished Nurse Coordinator with a proven track record at Olympic Medical Cancer Center, enhancing patient confidence through effective treatment coordination and chemotherapy/immunotherapy education. Drawn to clinical leadership and collaborative team decisions, I've mentored and supported workflow efficiency and teammate comradeship. Skilled in fostering multidisciplinary care coordination.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Brings positive attitude and commitment to growing the success of Olympic Medical Cancer Center.

Equipped with problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational goals and strategies with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Coordinator Medical Oncology

Olympic Medical Cancer Center
01.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced workflow efficiency by implementing new check out procedures and streamlining wrap up instructions to the proper care team.
  • Encouraged successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Addressed complex clinical situations by applying critical thinking skills and leveraging interdisciplinary collaborations among OMC departments.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Performed triage on cancer/hematology patients and determined severity of side effects and illnesses.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients and coworkers regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging diagnoses to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for managing chemotherapy treatments.

Oncology Infusion Nurse

Jefferson Healthcare Center
07.2016 - 11.2020
  • Contributed to clinic efficiency by coordinating appointment scheduling, managing patient flow, and assisting with administrative tasks as needed.
  • Collaborated with the pharmacy team to ensure timely and accurate preparation of chemotherapy medications, minimizing wait times for patients in the infusion center.
  • Enhanced patient comfort during infusion procedures by providing attentive care and addressing individual needs.
  • Reduced treatment complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly notifying the oncologist.
  • Consistently adhered to medication administration policies, minimizing the risk of errors or adverse events involving high-risk medications such as chemotherapy agents.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients and other healthcare providers, facilitating effective communication and coordination of services throughout complex cancer treatments.
  • Maintained a safe and sterile environment through strict adherence to infection control protocols and proper equipment handling.
  • Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' responses to therapy or detecting potential complications related to cancer treatments.

Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant

Jefferson Healthcare Center
05.2014 - 07.2016
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
06-2018

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Peninsula College
Port Angeles
06-2016

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Schedule management
  • Treatment coordination
  • Healthcare documentation
  • Medical Oncology telephone triage
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Process/protocol improvement
  • Staff coaching and mentoring
  • Patient education about disease and treatments

Certification

  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
  • CPR/AED Certification

Interests

  • Backpacking, Peak bagging, and Hiking
  • Enjoy most activities that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Kayaking/Paddle boarding
  • Endurance running
  • Street bicycling
  • Motorcycle riding (street and dirt bike)
  • Trail walking and river splashing with my three dogs


Timeline

Nurse Coordinator Medical Oncology

Olympic Medical Cancer Center
01.2021 - Current

Oncology Infusion Nurse

Jefferson Healthcare Center
07.2016 - 11.2020

Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant

Jefferson Healthcare Center
05.2014 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Olympic College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Peninsula College

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