Paige McElhare
Levittown,PA
Summary
Dedicated oncology RN with experience providing direct patient care, end-of-life support, and family education in fast-paced medical settings. Strong in patient advocacy, teamwork, and critical thinking, with a focus on safe, compassionate care. Proven ability to monitor infusion reactions, escalate concerns, and support interdisciplinary care planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fox Chase Cancer Center
03.2022 - Current
- Managed up to 5 oncology patients per shift, performing complete and focused assessments, implementing patient care and physician orders, and documenting assessments, interventions, and responses in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment expectations, side effects, and symptom management strategies.
- Monitored infusion reactions, escalated concerns promptly, and implemented appropriate nursing interventions.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Provided comfort-based care and managed symptoms for oncology patients at end-of-life.
- Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient's needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Worked as Charge Nurse: coordinated patient care assignments, balanced staffing needs, managed admissions, responded to emergencies, and supported the nursing staff on the medical oncology units.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Completed a 12-month residency program and an evidence-based practice project specific to oncology.
Nursing Assistant
Fox Chase Cancer Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Monitored vital signs, intake, output, and patient condition changes, escalating concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, repositioning, and mobility support while preserving dignity and comfort.
- Documented care activities and observations in electronic medical records to support accurate clinical communication.
- Supported oncology patient transport, transfers, and unit readiness to maintain smooth daily workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA12-2021
Nursing Transfer - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05-2019
Skills
- IV medication administration: including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and blood products
- Physical assessments
- Epic documentation
- Accessing and maintaining central venous access devices
- Foley catheter insertion and maintenance
- NG tube insertion and maintenance
- Chest tube maintenance
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy maintenance
- Enteral feeding maintenance
- Line and drain care
- Patient education
Certification
- Registered Nurse License, Pennsylvania #:RN753906
- BLS Certified, American Heart Association
- ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fox Chase Cancer Center
03.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Fox Chase Cancer Center
08.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Holy Family University
Nursing Transfer - Nursing
Bucks County Community College