Michelle Buffington
Taunton,MA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with strong expertise in oncology and gastroenterology. Demonstrates proficiency in the treatment of breast cancer, chemotherapy administration, patient education, and symptom management. Strong focus on team collaboration and shared decision making. Reliable and adaptable, with compassionate approach to patient support and commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Care New England
12.2018 - Current
- Work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary breast oncology team to provide comprehensive, evidence based care.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, as it relates to breast oncology and treatment side effects.
- Assess breast cancer risk and provide evidence based recommendations in lifestyle modifications and medication use for risk reduction.
- Provide coverage of the outpatient infusion unit and respond to urgent needs and hypersensitivity reactions.
- Survivorship care planning.
- Provide care for patients with metastatic breast cancer, including pain management and symptom control.
- As a teaching associate of Brown university, I mentor and educate nurse practitioner, physician assistant and medical students
Nurse Practitioner
PrimaCare Gastroenterology
09.2011 - 11.2018
- Provide outpatient care including diagnosis, treatment and follow up care for patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions.
- Provide individualized medical treatment for patients with acute and chronic liver disease including management and treatment of Hepatitis C
Registered Nurse, GYN/Oncology Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2011
- Total patient care through primary nursing, covering up to a six patient assignment.
- Worked closely with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to manage and implement care for Gynecology, Oncology, hospice/end of life care, Post-partum, first trimester ante-partum, and medical/surgical patients
- Fulfilled the role of charge nurse. Responsibilities including; staffing requirements, floor assignments, resource for other nurses and nursing assistants.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05-2004
Skills
- Advanced patient assessment and diagnosis
- Medication management
- Side effect and pain management
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Support and education
- Clinical trial management
- Patient education and counseling
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - (APRN) - (Current in Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC) - (Current)
- Registered Nurse (RN) license - (Current)
- Advanced Practice Provider Breast Certification- 4/2024
- BLS/ACLS- renewed 6/2024
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Care New England
12.2018 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
PrimaCare Gastroenterology
09.2011 - 11.2018
Registered Nurse, GYN/Oncology Nurse
Women and Infants Hospital
06.2004 - 07.2011
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - (APRN) - (Current in Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
- Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP-BC) - (Current)
- Registered Nurse (RN) license - (Current)
- Advanced Practice Provider Breast Certification- 4/2024
- BLS/ACLS- renewed 6/2024
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
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