Michelle Holcomb
OWOSSO,MI
Summary
Lead Infusion Nurse with 19 years of experience in oncology infusion care. Skilled in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, central line access, and patient education. Directed nursing workflows, supervised staff, and coordinated with physicians and pharmacists to support safe, timely treatment.
Overview
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1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Infusion Nurse
Memorial Healthcare
Owosso, MI
04.2007 - Current
- Directed infusion workflows to maintain safe, timely administration of complex therapies.
- Supervised nursing staff, reinforcing IV access, medication verification, and patient monitoring standards.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams for infusion patients.
- Assessed patients before treatment, identifying contraindications, allergies, and therapy readiness.
- Monitored infusion reactions and implemented immediate interventions to support patient safety.
- Documented treatments accurately in electronic health records and maintained regulatory compliance.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and self-care strategies.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and maintained accurate documentation in electronic health records.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized care plans, and escalated changes to providers promptly.
- Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive medications using safe infusion protocols.
- Managed central line access, port care, and venous access troubleshooting.
- Mentored nursing staff on oncology infusion standards, safety practices, and patient communication.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
- Acted as a liaison between patients and their support networks by providing timely updates on treatment progress and addressing concerns or questions that arose during the treatment journey.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the risk of complications among immunocompromised patients receiving chemotherapy infusions.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of treatment-related complications or disease progression for prompt intervention by healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College
Owosso, MI06-2006
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- Immunotherapy administration
- Medication and IV administration
- IV insertion
- Infusion pump operation
- Central line management
- Port-a-cath care
- Blood transfusion
- Clinical decision making
- Direct patient care
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Certified Oncology Nurse since 2010
Timeline
Lead Infusion Nurse
Memorial Healthcare
04.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Baker College