Mónica M. Colón Vázquez
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with nearly 10 years of diverse clinical experience in specialty settings. Skilled in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and adapting quickly to new clinical environments. Eager to bring critical-thinking, communication, and clinical assessment skills to a new nursing specialty while continuing to provide safe, evidence-based care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Provided direct care to patients with cancer and bone marrow transplant including administration of chemotherapy treatments.
- Educated patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment and self-care needs.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
Orlando, FL
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Outpatient Oncology Nurse
Cancer South Institute
Ponce, PR
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Accessing port
- Blood Collection for Bone Marrow Biopsy, Hereditary Cancer Testing, Peripheral Pathology, Residual Disease Test
- Management of side effects of chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy administration: IV, SubQ, continuous infusion
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Hato Rey, PR
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient condition on a daily basis.
- Assisted with bone marrow harvesting procedures under the direction of a physician.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bella Vista Hospital
Mayagüez, PR
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University West of Florida
12-2027
Master Degree - Nursing Administration
Ana G. Méndez University
10-2022
Certification - Oncology
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
05-2016
Skills
- Oncology nursing care
- Clinical documentation
- Ethical practice
- Central line management
- Blood transfusion procedure
- Chemotherapy administration
- Critical thinking
- Direct patient care
- IV & Port management
- Patient assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Acknowledgements
- Knowledge of programs: OncoEMR, Celgene, Citrix
- Preceptor Certification
- ACLS / BLS
- Chemotherapy Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Orlando Health Dr. Phillips Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
Outpatient Oncology Nurse
Cancer South Institute
09.2021 - 03.2023
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Bella Vista Hospital
05.2017 - 05.2019
Certification - Oncology
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University West of Florida
Master Degree - Nursing Administration
Ana G. Méndez University