Monica Brown
Salem,OR
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in both the inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered-nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Functioned as Unit Based Teams labor co-lead for OFNHP nursing union working to improve safety, quality, health, and culture within workplace and improving patient outcomes
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated with nurse manager to maintain daily operations.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Cancer Institute- West
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Administered chemotherapy, biotherapy, and infusion therapy and monitored patients for potential reactions.
- Develop work schedules to ensure safe and effective nurse to patient ratios.
- Assessed needs of cancer patients and their families to improve outcomes and make necessary referrals.
- Conducted evaluations, RN staff meetings, disciplinary actions, and new staff hiring.
- Coordinating clinical staff and maintaining compliance of policies and procedures.
- Excellent computer skills including use of electronic medical records for patient care documentation.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse- Lead
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient, ensuring highest quality of care.
- Administered chemotherapy, biotherapy, and infusion therapy and monitored patients for potential reactions.
- Proficient in IV insertions, port-a-catheter, and PICC line maintenance.
- Reviewing and updating patient medication regimens and provide patient education regarding treatment, procedures, pharmacology, management of side effects, and community resources.
- Coordinating clinical staff and maintaining compliance of policies and procedures.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early signs of treatment-related complications or disease progression for prompt intervention by healthcare providers.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Oncology Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
11.2010 - 07.2014
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, cancer, and other conditions.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assessed patient status through clinical assessments and notified physicians of changes.
- Performed charge nurse duties by communicating new physician orders and evaluate staffing/ assignments and requirements for nursing unit.
- Collaborates with other members of health care team in planning and providing care.
- Administer chemotherapy, intravenous therapy, blood and blood products and monitored patient status.
- Performed well in high pressure and fast paced patient situations that included respiratory and cardiac arrest.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
03.2004 - 11.2010
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Documented patients plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and nursing interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications, intravenous therapy and hydration, as well as oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intradermal medications to patients in inpatient setting.
- Performed wound care, dressing changes, inserted catheters, and also peritoneal dialysis.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL10.2022
Skills
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy certification
- Central Line Management
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Case Management
- EMR / EHR
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA Education
- Cancer care coordination
- Immunotherapy experience
- Chemotherapy administration
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- BLS for Healthcare Provider
- ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - Current
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Providence Cancer Institute- West
08.2016 - 03.2021
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse- Lead
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
04.2011 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit/Oncology Nurse
Firelands Regional Medical Center
11.2010 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
03.2004 - 11.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University