Misty Covey

• Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
• Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
• Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
• Reduced patient anxiety by developing trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
• Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
• Reduced patient anxiety by developing trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
• Evaluated patients' responses to treatments and adjusted nursing interventions accordingly, optimizing clinical outcomes.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
• Streamlined the infusion process by effectively coordinating patient schedules with other providers.
• Contributed to the development of department policies and procedures by promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement in oncology nursing practice.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest advancements in oncology nursing practice.
• Mentored corpsmen on the unit, providing guidance, support, and hands-on training to enhance their clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence in delivering patient care.
• Served as the Super User for MHS GENESIS on the unit, providing expertise and support to staff for efficient use of the electronic health record system

• Strengthened the accuracy of clinical studies with careful attention to detail while abstracting relevant patient data.
• Improved data accuracy by meticulously reviewing and abstracting clinical information from medical records.
• Contributed to improved patient care by providing accurate, reliable, and timely clinical data for research purposes.
• Safeguarded patient privacy by strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations throughout all phases of the abstraction process.

• Ensured accurate and timely completion of study documentation and minimizing data discrepancies.
• Served as a liaison between the research team and outpatient/inpatient RN's fostering effective communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the study.
• Managed complex patient care situations in the clinical trial setting by applying critical thinking skills and evidence-based practices.
• Developed comprehensive nursing education sheets for new clinical trial drugs, providing essential information to support safe administration, patient education, and adherence to trial protocols.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
• Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
• Collaborated closely with department heads to identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives.

Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.

• Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
• Reduced patient anxiety through clear communication and therapeutic relationship-building techniques.
• Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
• Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of treatment-related complications for prompt intervention by healthcare providers.
• Evaluated patients' responses to treatments and adjusted nursing interventions accordingly, optimizing clinical outcomes.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating continuity of care among healthcare providers.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on the latest advancements in oncology nursing practice.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.

• Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
• Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
• Delivered targeted education to nurses on new procedures, ensuring understanding, compliance, and effective integration into clinical practice to enhance patient care quality.
• Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
• Implemented a patient assignment algorithm to optimize workload distribution, enhance team efficiency, and ensure balanced, high-quality patient care.
• Created schedules for nurses, taking into account sick days and vacation time.
• Mentored junior staff members, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous improvement within the clinical team.
• Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
• Conducted regular performance assessments and provided constructive feedback to staff members, promoting high-quality service delivery.
• Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

• Educated patients on their medications, possible side effects, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
• Contributed to enhanced emergency preparedness efforts by participating in regular drills simulating various medical emergencies within the infusion center setting.
• Provided timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment in electronic medical records.
• Served as a mentor for new staff members, guiding them through the orientation process and sharing best practices in infusion nursing care.
• Administered blood products according to established guidelines while carefully monitoring for potential transfusion reactions.
• Collaborated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of required medications for efficient patient care provision.
• Ensured patient safety and comfort by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked infusion suite.
• Reduced complications by closely monitoring vital signs and administering medications as ordered.
• Managed intravenous access devices including troubleshooting issues such as occlusions or infiltration for optimal patient care delivery.
• Promoted infection control measures by diligently following proper hand hygiene protocols and utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of infusion nursing.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.