Meloddie Brooks
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."
Jackie Robinson
Summary
Dedicated Oncology Nurse proudly offering more than 30 years' expertise in the healthcare field. A buoyant personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive patient outcomes. Valuable asset to organizations that provide chemotherapy and immunotherapy infusion services. Reliable and compassionate with outstanding listening, patient charting and physician interaction skills. Considered medication administration expert. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering Inpatient Nursing expertise with Stem Cell/Bone Marrow Transplant/CART/Oncology specialty. Also a Skilled and Caring Infusion Nurse promoting over 3 years of expertise in helping patients successfully complete treatment. Knowledgeable in infusion medication administration and drug side effects. Background working in clinic settings and working with homebound patients. Patient-oriented Infusion Nurse experienced handling stressful situations with poise. A calm presence devoted to helping patients through education and emotional support. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering 6 years of expertise with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Oncology specialty in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations (Clinical Trials, CAR-T Cell/BMT/PSCT infusions) with telemetry, insulin drips, and cardiac med infusions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Charge Nurse, PCU/BMT Nurse
UCSD Healthcare, Jacobs Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Outpatient Clinic Infusion Nurse (on-call)
UCSD Healthcare, Moore's Cancer Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Clinical Nurse III, Med-Surg/BMT
University Of California San Diego Medical Center
12.1995 - 10.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Developed, implemented and monitored clinical protocols and standards of care.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer, and other diseases.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
Staff Nurse
LAC+USC Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.1993 - 11.1995
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
12.1991
- Dean's List Spring 1990
- Dean's List Summer 1991
- Dean's List Autumn 1991
- cum laude graduate
- Elected to Secretary for Student Body in 1989
- Sigma Theta Tau Member
- Elected to Secretary for Student Body in 1990
Associate of Science - Nursing
06.1991
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Blood Products/ Stem Cell-Bone Marrow/CAR-T Infusions
- Swan-Ganz, PICC, Groshong, Hickman, Broviac, Peripheral IV Expert
- Accurate Documentation and Data Collection
- Medical Record Auditing
- Oral & IV Medication Distribution
- Monitor & Treat Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Shared Governance and Clinical Instruction
- Staff Scheduling and Safe Work Assignments
- Patient Admitting and Discharge Planning
- Staff Training/Management and Team Development
- Hazard Elimination, Chemotherapy Infusion
- Seizure Disorders, Strokes, Altered Mental Status
- Calm and Composed, Issue Resolution
- Patient Advocacy and HIPPA Education
- Emergency Diagnostics, Code Blue Leader
- Coaching and Mentoring towards clinical advancement
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Charge Nurse Duty Delegation/Unit Oversight
- Therapy and Counseling, Death & Dying
- Resource Assignment
- Preventable Diseases
- Training and Development
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Heart Failure
- Compassionate and Patient
- Test Interpretations
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced unit compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure ,blood glucose levels in response to medical administration, and chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to 36 patients in Oncology environment.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in PCU/BMT procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
Affiliations
- Active Board member of San Diego Oncology Nursing Society : President 2015, Vice President 2014, Treasurer 2008-2010, Program Chair 2011-2013, FundRaising 2017-2018, ONS Board Member at Large 2016, Membership 2020-2022
- Member of San Diego Chapter Oncology Nursing Society 2000-present
- Member of Hawaii Chapter Oncology Nursing Society 2022-present
- Member of National Oncology Nursing Society (#10274) 2000-present
- Sigma Theta Tau Society Gamma Alpha Chapter (#017702) 1992-2010
Certification
- BLS - AHA Basic Life Support- 04/25/2023-04/25/2025
- Board of Registered Nurse California License 480739 -08/31/1992-02/29/2024
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Renewal - 04/20/2000-04/20/2025
- OCN Oncology Certified Nurse-10/01/2008-10/01/2020
- Blood & Marrow Transplant Training - 10/01/1996-10/01/2021
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Training - 10/01/2016-10/01/2021
- ONS Chemo Trainer - 03/01/2000-03/01-2004
Additional Information
Active board leader in multiple committees both on unit-base and hospital-wide forum.
-Hospital-Wide UCSD ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Trainer 2000-2004
-Unit-Base Shared Governance Board President 2007
-Unit-Base BMT/PCU Skills Day Trainer 2008-2021
-Hospital-Wide & Unit-Base Clinical Competency Champion 2000-2018
-Hospital-Wide & Unit-Base Diabetic Champion 2010-2016
-Hospital-Wide & Unit-Base Patient Education Champion 2018-2021
-Unit-Base Clinical Practice President 2016
-Hospital-Wide Nursing Board of Leaders 2016
Showcase Professional Publications/Speaker Podium Presentation/Evidence-Based Projects.
-American California Nurse Leaders "Shared Governance Model" California, October 2007
-Oncology Nursing Society San Diego Chapter "My Experience at National Oncology Congress Conference in Las Vegas" Nevada, May 2007
-International Forum of Quality and Safety in Health Care "Avoiding Costly Error-Mislabeled Specimens" France , April 2008
-International Forum of Quality and Safety in Health Care "Steroid Induced Hyperglycemia in BMT Patients" France, April 2008
-BMJ Group Quality/Safety in Health Care "A Unit Base Shared Governance Model of Nursing Leadership" France, April 2008
-University of California San Diego "Increase Diagnosis of Diabetes in BMT Patients" October 2012
-University of California San Diego "Fall Prevention Tool" October 2014
-University of California San Diego "Safer Advancement of Med-Surg BMT unit 4:1 ratio to Progressive Care Unit BMT 3:1 ratio" October 2016
-Oncology Nursing Society San Diego Chapter "What are the benefits of becoming and Oncology Certified Nurse" California, October 2018
-University of California San Diego "Infection Control of Blood Stream Infection with New Central Line Dressing Kits" October 2019
-Oncology Nursing Society San Diego Chapter "SDONS Membership Recruitment and Retention" California, October 2020
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Tagalog
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Swim/Surf, Golf, Garden, Cook
4 things I enjoy the most on my downtime from work. I love to cook/bake a variety of delicious foods, especially taking ingredients from my vegetable garden. Now that I've relocated to Hawaii, I find myself swimming and golfing more because of the beautiful amenities this island has to offer.
Timeline
Charge Nurse, PCU/BMT Nurse - UCSD Healthcare, Jacobs Medical Center
10.2016 - 01.2022
Outpatient Clinic Infusion Nurse (on-call) - UCSD Healthcare, Moore's Cancer Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
Clinical Nurse III, Med-Surg/BMT - University Of California San Diego Medical Center
12.1995 - 10.2016
Staff Nurse - LAC+USC Medical Center
01.1993 - 11.1995
Loma Linda University, School of Nursing - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Loma Linda University, School of Nursing - Associate of Science, Nursing
Swim/Surf, Golf, Garden, Cook
4 things I enjoy the most on my downtime from work. I love to cook/bake a variety of delicious foods, especially taking ingredients from my vegetable garden. Now that I've relocated to Hawaii, I find myself swimming and golfing more because of the beautiful amenities this island has to offer.
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