Patricia Kell, RN
Monaca,PA
Summary
Compassionate and Dedicated Registered Nurse with 22 years of Oncology experience. Background includes service to patients in their homes, as well as clinics. Skilled in patient assessment and education. Excel at communication, teamwork and empathy, ensuring optimal patient care and positive outcomes. Adept to multi-tasking and working with multiple patients and health care providers simultaneously. Seeking a full time position that matches my skills and background.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation Collaborative RN
AHN Cancer Institute
Monaca, PA
06.2017 - Current
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and their families.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Collaborative Practice Oncology RN
UPMC
Pittsburg, PA
05.2016 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in the planning of patient care.
- Assessed, monitored, and documented patient's condition and response to treatments.
- Counseled patients on side effects of chemotherapy treatments and other related issues.
- Conducted daily rounds with physicians to discuss current status of assigned patients.
Oncology Infusion Nurse
UPMC UPMC Cancer Center
Beaver , PA
12.2005 - 02.2012
- Provided chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and biologic therapy infusions to oncology patients.
- Monitored patient for adverse reactions during infusion treatments.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plan.
- Evaluated laboratory results and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Counseled patients on side effects associated with chemotherapy drugs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members including physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and pharmacists regarding patient care plans.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Good Samaritan/Catholic Hospice
Beaver , PA
- Assessed patients' physical and psychological needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored progress in meeting goals.
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Performed initial assessments of new patients to determine hospice eligibility.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Conducted regular visits with assigned patients in their home setting or at long-term care facilities to assess health status changes.
- Developed effective communication strategies with families to provide support throughout the course of illness to end of life
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing
Sewickley, PA06-2002
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Collaboration/Patient Management
- Compassion and Empathy
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Patient and Family Education
Certification
- RN 2025
- BLS 2026
Timeline
Radiation Collaborative RN
AHN Cancer Institute
06.2017 - Current
Collaborative Practice Oncology RN
UPMC
05.2016 - 06.2018
Oncology Infusion Nurse
UPMC UPMC Cancer Center
12.2005 - 02.2012
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Good Samaritan/Catholic Hospice
Diploma - Nursing
Sewickley Valley Hospital School of Nursing
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