Michelle Gutierrez
TULSA,Oklahoma
Summary
Skilled Infusion Nurse with over 11 years of experience in oncology, coordinates and administers infusion activities to deliver compassionate patient care. Coordinates and performs infusion nursing care for patients in an outpatient clinic and works cooperatively with patient, family and multidisciplinary team to establish priorities and goals of patient care. Monitors patient and processes to identify areas for performance improvement to enhance quality of care delivery and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists And Research Institute
07.2014 - Current
- Administered IV fluids, chemotherapy/immunotherapy agents through peripheral IV catheters, PICC lines or ports in accordance to physician's orders to treat oncology patients.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
Clinical Nurse I
Saint Francis Hospital
02.2012 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Used EPIC to track patient status, treatments and outcomes while maintaining complete data confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Administered chemotherapy/biotherapy agents inpatient, blood products, and other IV therapies as ordered by the physicians.
- Participated in the rigorous care of bone-marrow transplant patients (inpatient and outpatient) before and after transplant.
- Cared for inpatient hospice patients and became familiar with palliative measures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK12.2011
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Tulsa, OK05.2007
Skills
- Multilingual; fluent in English and Spanish Familiar with some French and ASL
- Intramuscular/subcutaneous Injections
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- IV Infusion/chemotherapy Treatments and caring for CVC (central venous catheters)
- Patient Care implementation and monitoring
- Chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy infusions
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Familiar with multiple cancer disease processes
- Infusion Medication Administration
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- EMR Systems
- Hematology Oncology
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of two nurses in the development of the Patient Education Blue Book and translating it into Spanish for our Hispanic patients; in this book it describes what cancer is, side effects, and how to manage these symptoms effectively.
Certification
- OCN certified since 2016
- BLS certified (valid from April,2023- April, 2025)
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate (expires 01/24/2025)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Oklahoma Cancer Specialists And Research Institute
07.2014 - Current
Clinical Nurse I
Saint Francis Hospital
02.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Union High School
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