Pamela Gatlin

Leadership and Communication

• Maintain professional competencies and attended development courses related to continuing medical education.
• Serve as Supervisor in the Oncology Clinic in the absence of assigned Nurse Manager.
• Deliver educational information to colleagues and nursing students using PowerPoint presentations and in-service trainings
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members such as the Captain, Lieutenant, Associate Warden, Warden, Assistant Health Service Administrator, Director of Nursing, and Assistant Director of Nursing when coordinating guidance with procedures to provide care.
• Quickly respond to situations effecting the safety and security of staff and inmates, utilizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
• Created and initiated an assignment system in the Oncology Clinic that rotates nurses fairly, throughout the clinic, to assist in the efficacy of the department.
• Collaborate with other team members to update nursing policy and procedures and initiate improvements to the department.
• Provide pertinent patient information to physicians and nurses in handoff communication to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform as a key resource to colleagues for questions or concerns relating to Vascular Access Devices.
• Document relevant information in patients’ bureau electronic medical records (BEMR) accurately and effectively.
• Supervise, mentor, and orient new staff to organization’s policies and procedures.
• Proficient in documentation via email, memorandum, telephone, and public address system in a professional manner.
• Plan and implement procedures to assist with providing care to COVID positive and quarantined patients in order to perform treatments safely for staff and patient.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for peers on Vascular Access in relation to PICC line, chest ports, and peripheral IVs.
• Float to other departments when necessary to perform correctional and nursing duties efficiently, due to staff shortages.
• Organize patient scheduling to ensure continuity of care and effective operations of the clinic
• Confer with Informatics Nurse to recommend improvements of current features within the electronic medical records system
• Coordinate with registered medication programs to ensure patient education, compliance, and delivery of medication
• Conduct internal audits of designated areas to guarantee compliance with the standards for the American Correctional Association, Joint Commission, and the Occupation Safety and Health Association.
• Create and improve orientation packets for new staff and orient individuals to the department, ensuring understanding.
• Maintain safety and security by conducting routine surveillance and monitoring inmates daily and performing safety checks, maintaining key and equipment control
• Utilize personal protective equipment as needed when treating patients with chemotherapy or patients on quarantine or isolation.
• Assist with the administration of the COVID vaccination and booster injections, collecting consent and providing education and documenting appropriately.
• Extensive experience and current certification in the administration of chemotherapy and immunotherapy in the Oncology Center of Excellence Infusion Clinic
• Perform blood transfusions and IV medications following policy and procedure.
• BLS certified
• Participate with Tumor Board and schedule patients as directed by Oncologist.
• Execute patient assessments, teaching prior to, during, and after administration of medication
• Experience with PICC line insertion, maintenance, and removal.
• Respond and participate in emergency situation s and mock drills, pertinent providing feedback and suggestions.
• Collaborate with pharmacist and other disciplines to ensure continuity and quality patient care.
• Cultivate a thearapuetic and compassionate milieu for patients receiving chemotherapy in infusion clinic.
• Record all patient discussions and transactions in patients medical chart for future reference.
• Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
• Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs, webinars, and workshops.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

• Assisted Orthopedist in a clinical setting, gathering equipment, supplies for treatment and procedures.
• Completed dressing changes, provided wound care, and advised patients of proper wound management.
• Conducted routine TST and Flu vaccination clinics.
• Performed UVB therapy as prescribed, ensuring patient safety.
• Assisted Cardiologist with cardiac stress tests.
• Apply cardiac monitors and submit data.
• Assisted Dermatologist as needed with skin biopsies and other procedures.
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
• Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care by assisting Cardiologist with cardiac stress tests.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.