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NATALIE MACHADO

Summary

Dedicated Pediatric Oncology Nurse with 12 years of experience, specializing in the administration of chemotherapy and biotherapy. Proven expertise in providing compassionate care to pediatric patients and their families. Passionate about mentoring and educating new nurses in the intricacies of pediatric oncology, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinic Nurse Supervisor

Kidz Medical/Intracare Health Services
03.2022 - Current
  • Serve as the Lead Clinic Nurse.
  • Precept new nurses on best practices, contributing to the development of a highly skilled nursing team.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments on febrile and neutropenic patients and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Facilitate the preparation and coordination of weekly chemotherapy orders to ensure timely and accurate treatment for patients.
  • Administer chemotherapy and biotherapy with a strong emphasis on safety protocols.

ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Premise Health - Discovery Wellness Center
03.2018 - 12.2020
  • Performed annual wellness exams.
  • Treatment, management and follow up of patients with acute & chronic conditions.
  • Collaborated with onsite Nutritionist & Lifecoach to promote employee wellness.
  • Proficient in ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic exams.
  • Ordered appropriate specialty referrals.
  • Provided care through live video visits utilizing the EPIC platform.

ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

South Florida Internists Group
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Performed annual wellness exams.
  • Performed pre-operative medical clearance exams.
  • Treatment, management and follow up of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
  • Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic exams.
  • Ordered appropriate specialty referrals.

SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE, ALEX' S PLACE

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Served as Charge Nurse- Supervised clinic flow.
  • Assisted Anesthesia team with pediatric sedations & recovery.
  • Served as Nursing Magnet Unit Practice Council Co-Chair.
  • Managed Weekly Hyper Transfusion List.
  • Safely administered chemotherapy, medications, and blood products.
  • Expert in central line access and peripheral intravenous access.
  • Coordinated & assisted physicians with lumbar punctures and bone marrow aspirates/biopsies.

REGISTERED NURSE

Miami Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Infusion Unit
09.2008 - 03.2012
  • Provided direct patient care in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Expert in central line care and access.
  • Safely administered chemotherapy, medications and blood products.
  • Coordinated and assisted Physicians with lumbar punctures and bone marrow aspirates.
  • Provided teaching to patient and families about illness, medications, and procedures.
  • Provided assistance to colleagues.

REGISTERED NURSE

Miami Children's Hospital - Hematology/ Oncology/BMT Unit
06.2006 - 09.2008
  • Provided direct patient care in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Expert in central line care and access.
  • Safely administered chemotherapy, medications and blood products.
  • Coordinated and assisted Physicians with lumbar punctures and bone marrow aspirates.
  • Provided teaching to patient and families about illness, medications, and procedures.
  • Provided assistance to colleagues.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
05.2006

Credentials And Certifications

  • Florida RN/ARNP License, 9250758, Active
  • Family Nurse Practitioner, AANP, 2016
  • Certified Pediatric Nurse
  • Basic Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
  • APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider


Emrs

  • Epic
  • Cerner
  • Athena
  • Practice Fusion
  • Advanced MD


Timeline

Clinic Nurse Supervisor

Kidz Medical/Intracare Health Services
03.2022 - Current

ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

Premise Health - Discovery Wellness Center
03.2018 - 12.2020

ADVANCED REGISTERED NURSE PRACTITIONER

South Florida Internists Group
05.2017 - 01.2019

SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE, ALEX' S PLACE

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
03.2012 - 08.2015

REGISTERED NURSE

Miami Children's Hospital - Ambulatory Infusion Unit
09.2008 - 03.2012

REGISTERED NURSE

Miami Children's Hospital - Hematology/ Oncology/BMT Unit
06.2006 - 09.2008

Master of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
NATALIE MACHADO