Nicole Acker
Registered Nurse
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional experienced in utilizing patient data to monitor transplant outcomes, support compliance reporting, and drive quality improvements in cellular therapy programs. Knowledgeable about EMR charting and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
09.2024 - Current
- Managed complex cases involving transplant related complications
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare team to ensure optimal care delivery throughout treatment journeys.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Reviewed compliance with FACT accreditation policies to maintain transplant program accreditation
- Ensures that transplant documentation met regulatory standards for audits and reporting
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
New Brunswick, New Jersey
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Served as a resource for staff development, providing training on oncology nursing best practices and new technologies in the field.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to offer comprehensive care for cancer patients and their families.
- Understanding of transplant outcomes, conditioning regimens, engraftment, GVHD, and relapse rates
- Familiarity with cellular therapy protocols
- Administered investigational treatments in clinical trials for patients
- Collaborated with research teams to ensure accurate execution of clinical trials
- Conducted patient documentation and adverse event reporting in compliance with regulatory standards
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center
Miami, FL
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Specialize in nursing care of patients receiving bone marrow transplants
- Ensure efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Performed care and maintenance of central lines
- Primary care, assessment, and evaluation of post transplant complications including infections and chronic/acute GVHD
- Provide pre and post transplant education to patients and families
- Provide chemotherapy and radiation treatment education
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices consistently to ensure quality care delivery and positive outcomes for patients.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, leading to improved clinical outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
- Contributed valuable input during interdisciplinary team meetings by sharing insights from direct patient interactions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Staff Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemtry Unit
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Portsmouth, Virginia
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Managed caseload of six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Assess barriers to care
- Written communication and documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 05.2025 - 05.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY 05.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
Electronic medical records
Microsoft office
Clinical documentation
Data validation
Problem-solving
MS Excel
Data collection
Verbal and written communication
Trend analysis
Data utilization
Medical records management
Quality improvement
Certification
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate
Timeline
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate
09-2026
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
05.2025 - 05.2025
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
VCU Health System
09.2024 - Current
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
08.2023 - 01.2024
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center
06.2020 - 06.2022
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2019 - 01.2020
Staff Nurse-Medical Surgical Telemtry Unit
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
07.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dutchess Community College
05.2016 - 05.2018
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