Rachel Wheeler
Brooklyn,NY
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
2023.09 - Current
- Delivered high-acuity care to oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, and surgical interventions on a 37-bed unit.
- Worked closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to manage complex patient cases.
- Provided compassionate, evidence-based care to oncology patients across various stages of cancer treatment, including diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care.
- Responded to acute changes in patient condition, including cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, and acute trauma situations, utilizing advanced skills in resuscitation and stabilization.
- Administered and titrated medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, and analgesics based on patient response and hemodynamic parameters.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care for patients with advanced cancer, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families.
- Educated patients and families on disease process, medication side effects, neutropenic precautions, and discharge instructions to promote self-care and adherence.
Nursing Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
2022.08 - 2023.09
- Learned organizational skills such as time management and organization while caring for up to 12 patients in a shift.
- Provided a safe, welcoming environment for children and their families by offering emotional support and assistance with the admission process.
Student Nurse
Hamden, CT
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Effective communication
- Medical terminology
- Time management
Clinical Assistants Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
2022.05 - 2022.08
- Prepared PICU rooms for admissions.
- Assisted with central line care, medication administration under supervision, and infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, ensuring age-appropriate communication and trauma-informed care.
- Relayed important information or changes to primary nurse.
- Formulated and presented power points to entire healthcare team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT01.2023
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2019
Skills
- Oncology care
- Surgical care
- Pediatric care
- Ventilator care
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Sedation management
- Respiratory care
- Arterial lines
- Cardiac resuscitation
- Epic utilization
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2023.09 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2022.08 - 2023.09
Clinical Assistants Program
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2022.05 - 2022.08
Student Nurse
2021.08 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Quinnipiac University
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School