Years of nursing and nursing related professional experience
Naomi Lorenz Hale
Registered Nurse
West New York,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
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Work History
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York , NY
11.2020 - Current
- Cared for patients in the radiation oncology department which spans three floors at Main campus, and one floor at Koch campus, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions in both infusion and simulation setting.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assisted in rapid responses and medical code on unit (sepsis, stroke, MI).
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing both through peripheral access and central line access.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management and skin care during radiation treatment, post radiation treatment healing objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further department education through participation in teaching in the radiation therapist school and the radiation oncology CEU program.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment regarding radiation therapy and associated medical treatments.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity through participation in RadOnc RISQ and TASK, and RadOnc practice council.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Vaccinated patients and staff to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza, covid, and other illnesses of concern.
- Participation in unit based activities as co-chair for RadOnc UBC (current).
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology
Mercy Medical Center
Rockville Centre , NY
07.2018 - 02.2021
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic oncologic and sickle cell anemia conditions.
- Cared for patients in 16-bed unit, supporting my fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Charge nurse role.
- Access, Management of, and care of patients with central lines (mediport, PICC, CICC).
- Completion of IV placement, central line access and blood draws.
- Experienced in blood and blood product administration.
- Experienced with oral and IV chemo administration
- Pain management for oncology and post surgical patient.
- Provision of care to, and maintenance of, patients with complex tubes and drains (CBI, PEG, NG, trache, and chest tubes).
- Assisted in rapid responses on unit (sepsis, stroke, MI).
- Collaborate and communicate with members of care team (MD, pharmacy, nurse aides, lab, ancillary staff) to ensure timely and effective care
- Familiar with palliative care and symptom management.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet oncology care goals.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, unit procedures and nursing best practices.
- Established staff schedules and assignments based on facility needs and nurse availability for short-stay inpatient chemotherapy administration.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering chemotherapy medications.
Primary Desk Nurse/Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Laser And Skin Surgery Center Of New York
New York , NY
01.2013 - 07.2018
- Primary desk nurse for 12 physician based surgical, dermatologic, aesthetic practice.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
- Used EMA to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results.
- Assessed health status of over 20 patients per day by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
- Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to patients' preferred pharmacies.
- Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Responsible for: logging biopsy results and lab results, alerting physicians of critical results for biopsies and lab tests; educating patients of biopsy results
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Laser And Skin Surgery Center Of New York
New York , NY
01.2010 - 07.2018
- Assisting physicians with Mohs surgery, assisting with surgical closures of Mohs wounds, and wound care for complex surgical wounds.
- prepping patients for surgical procedures.
- post-operative care of dermatologic surgical patients.
- delivery of local anesthetics and topical application of anesthetics. Mixing of tumescent anesthesia for endovenous ablation procedures.
- application of topical chemotherapy medication for treatment of skin cancers/precancerous lesions,
- knowledge of laser treatments for various dermatologic conditions.
- knowledge of sterile technique and clean technique.
- prepare and assisting in aesthetic injectables (fillers and botox) and laser procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care both in surgical and non-surgical setting.
- knowledge of and use of electronic records (EMA).
- treatment of patients across the life span from pediatric to elderly lifespan.
- training of nurses in surgical and laser procedures,
- knowledge of and participation in the role of scrub nurse and circulating nurse in both endovenous ablation procedures, Mohs surgical procedures and closures, and dermatologic surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Volunteer
NYRR
New York , NY
01.2010 - Current
- Participation in NYC half, NYC marathon, Brooklyn half as a registered nurse both on the race course and at finish-line tents.
- Assisted in helping runners off the course and providing medical assessments, triage, providing care, and escalating care.
- Taking vital signs, utilization of Bair huggers, ice dunking tanks, acu-check fingersticks, i-Stat utilization, IV fluid administration, dressing wounds, oxygen administration, nebulizer treatments, insulin administration, triaging runners to acute care area of tent or ambulances if further care is needed.
- Collaboration with other members of the medical team (director, race director, safety, EMTs and paramedics) to ensure safety of participants.
- Safe discharge of patients to continue on racecourse or home post intervention.
Volunteer
American Red Cross of Greater New York
03.2010 - 07.2010
- Working in the store, assisting in the coordination of classes, communicating with teachers and students, and ensuring that the appropriate student skills accreditation cards were made.
NURSING ASSISTANT/STUDENT NURSE INTERN
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
The Bronx , NY
10.2008 - 01.2010
- Assisting in the care of leukemia/lymphoma patients.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Employed mobility devices and Hoyer equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
The Bronx, NY05.2009
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Accurate Documentation
- Operational Procedures
- Asepsis Standards
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Condition Monitoring and Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Intravenous Infusions
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Unit Oversight
- Reaction Observation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Delegation and Motivation
- Invasive Procedures
- Medical Emergency Response
- Anesthetic Administration
- Post-Surgical Suturing, Staples, and Removal
- Pain Management Techniques
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Verbal and Written Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Oncology
Mercy Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2021
Primary Desk Nurse/Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
Laser And Skin Surgery Center Of New York
01.2013 - 07.2018
Volunteer
American Red Cross of Greater New York
03.2010 - 07.2010
Registered Nurse
Laser And Skin Surgery Center Of New York
01.2010 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse, Volunteer
NYRR
01.2010 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT/STUDENT NURSE INTERN
Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
10.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Mount Saint Vincent
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