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Michelle Finer, BSN, RN-BC, OCN

Mahopac,NY

Summary

Patient-oriented Infusion Nurse experienced handling stressful situations with poise. A calm presence devoted to helping patients through education and emotional support.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infusion Nurse

CareMount Medical
Brewster, New York
01.2021 - Current
  • Prepare and administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Ensuring enough supplies are on hand for daily infusions (ordering supplies as needed).

Staff Nurse

Putnam Hospital Center
Carmel, NY
05.2013 - 01.2021
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

Staff Nurse, Oncology Floor

White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains, New York
08.2004 - 05.2013
  • Administered various medications PO/IV and monitored responses, including chemotherapy, blood products and TPN.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
  • Cared for foley catheters, NGT, ostomy, wound vacs and central lines.
  • Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pace University
Pleasantville, NY
06.2004

Skills

  • Proficient in starting IV's, accessing life-ports, caring for PICC lines
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Therapeutic phlebotomy
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Certification

New York State Registered Nurse License #552613

Oncology Nurse Certified (ONC)

Board Certified Medical Surgical Nurse (ANCC)

Completion of Cancer Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Course

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Infusion Nurse

CareMount Medical
01.2021 - Current

Staff Nurse

Putnam Hospital Center
05.2013 - 01.2021

Staff Nurse, Oncology Floor

White Plains Hospital Center
08.2004 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pace University

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