MONICA A. CUESTA
Miami,FL
Summary
To obtain a Registered Nurse position, which will create opportunities to expand practical experience at the same time provide quality healthcare and discharge duties effectively. Patient-oriented Nurse with five years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Radiation Oncology specialty.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Leon Medical Centers
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing thorough explanations of treatment procedures.
- Reduced treatment side effects by closely monitoring patients and administering appropriate medications as needed.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care throughout their radiation oncology treatments.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to strict safety guidelines during radiation therapy sessions.
- Improved communication between healthcare providers by acting as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and other medical professionals involved in the patients'' care.
- Ensured accurate radiation dosages through meticulous calculations and adjustments of oncology equipment settings.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional needs before, during, and after their radiation treatments to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families dealing with the challenges of cancer diagnosis and treatment, fostering resilience during difficult times.
Oncology Nurse
Mercy Hospital Miami
04.2022 - Current
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions
- Charting on the Electronic Record
- Medications Management
- Patient safety and infection control.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance patient care delivery, optimizing efficiency within the oncology unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Oncology And Radiation Associates
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Assessing, implementing, planning, or evaluation patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Reduced treatment side effects by closely monitoring patients and administering appropriate medications as needed.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care throughout their radiation oncology treatments.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing thorough explanations of treatment procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by adhering to strict safety guidelines during radiation therapy sessions.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Prepare treatment rooms, inventory supplies and instruments, and sets up patient for attention of physician
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records/documentation
- Contact other departments to schedule patients for diagnostic tests or treatment
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms
- Improved communication between healthcare providers by acting as a liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and other medical professionals involved in the patients'' care.
- Contributed to the development of evidence-based practice protocols for radiation oncology nursing care, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on department policies, procedures, and best practices for providing optimal patient care within the radiation oncology setting.
- Inventory and order medical, lab, or office supplies or equipment.
NURSE RN (per diem)
Hebrew Home Sinai, Inc.
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records
- Change dressings on wounds
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions
- Ordering medical diagnostic and clinical test
- Monitoring, reporting, and recording symptoms or changes in patient’s conditions
- Maintaining accurate, complete health care records and reports.
Medical Assistant
Oncology and Radiation Associates
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Performed efficient handling of administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, processing patients, billing and bookkeeping) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient medical histories and vital signs
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation, and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms, and equipment
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
- Provided patient care support as instructed by the physician
- Assisted physicians during the examination and procedures.
Medical Secretary
Oncology and Radiation Associates
01.2008 - 04.2016
- Greeted patients when they entered the practice and assisted with paperwork
- Performed data entry and data retrieval services, providing data for inclusion in medical records and for transmission to physicians
- Received patients, schedule appointments, and maintain patient records
- Verified accuracy of billing data and revise any errors.
Education
BSN Nursing -
Florida National University
Miami, FL08.2020
AS Nursing -
Florida National University
Miami, FL08.2018
Medical Assistant Certificate -
SUTECH
Los Angeles, CA08.2003
Skills
- Compassionate Nurse with great bedside monitoring, organization and prioritization skills
- Ability to understand and perform instructions in a timely manner
- Clinical and administrative expertise
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pain Control
- Emotional Support
- Oncology Knowledge
- Reacted calmly and effectively in emergency situations, and added the personal, caring touch that immediately put patients at ease
Certification
- Florida Department of Health Registered Nurse- RN 9501070
- Basic Life Support E-card 235419515648 Renew by 7/2025
- ONC Certification ONS ID#769146
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Leon Medical Centers
02.2024 - Current
Oncology Nurse
Mercy Hospital Miami
04.2022 - Current
NURSE RN (per diem)
Hebrew Home Sinai, Inc.
02.2021 - 06.2021
Radiation Oncology Nurse
Oncology And Radiation Associates
01.2018 - 02.2024
Medical Assistant
Oncology and Radiation Associates
05.2016 - 12.2018
Medical Secretary
Oncology and Radiation Associates
01.2008 - 04.2016
BSN Nursing -
Florida National University
AS Nursing -
Florida National University
Medical Assistant Certificate -
SUTECH