Melissa Rondon
Davie,FL
Summary
Compassionate nurse with vast experience in oncology. Expertise in patient and multidisciplinary team education. Proven ability to enhance patient care and compliance with protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Leukemia Clinical Trials Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
05.2022 - 04.2026
- Provided direct nursing care to research study participants through all stages of treatment on protocol and follow up.
- Educated patients and caregivers on research protocol regimens, treatment plans, lab results, medication administration, and side effect management to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Trained and educated inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary teams on research protocols by developing in-services and completing presentations.
- Collaborated with principal investigators and research teams in developing and reviewing potential research protocols, ensuring alignment with study objectives.
- Triaged patient calls concerning medications, symptoms, and test results, facilitating timely responses and appropriate care interventions.
- Completed research patient visits and assisted investigations with toxicity assessments and patient compliance.
- Facilitated the orientation process for incoming preceptees, providing comprehensive training and resources.
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, Florida
07.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided quality patient care to patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases in fast paced hospital setting.
- Facilitated patient and family education on treatment plans and side effects, enhancing understanding and adherence to protocols.
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy via Port and PICC lines using sterile techniques, proper chemotherapy precautions, and universal precautions.
- Reviewed patient lab reports, communicated status updates to physicians, and modified treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Administered medications orally, through injections, through IV lines, and central lines and administered blood products and assessed for transfusion reactions.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, administering sedation drips and PCA infusions to ensure patient comfort and dignity.
Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Unit Volunteer
Cleveland Clinic
Weston, Florida
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Promoted a positive patient experience by checking on each patient and providing blankets, toiletries, and reading materials
- Worked along side the nurse manager during rounds on patients
- Transferred patients to the lobby after they were discharged
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL05-2019
Skills
- Patient education
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Patient assessment
- Chemotherapy administration
- Research protocol development
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- Florida State Registered Nurse- Licenses No: 9514054
- New York State Registered Nurse- Licenses No: 833171
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Leukemia Clinical Trials Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
05.2022 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse, Hematology/Oncology
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
07.2019 - 01.2022
Telemetry and Medical/Surgical Unit Volunteer
Cleveland Clinic
04.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida International University