Reagan Whitt
Norman,OK
Summary
Energetic and dedicated Breast Nurse Navigator with eleven years of skilled Oncology experience. Played a key role in Multidisciplinary Team and training oncology nursing staff. Strong organizational skills and self-motivated to complete various roles within the clinic.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Breast Nurse Navigator
OU Health
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Implemented timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and continuity of care.
- Facilitated Tumor Board on a weekly basis to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Promoted evidence-based practice within the nursing team, contributing to improved quality of care delivery.
- Prepared up to thirty patient cases to be presented at Tumor Board weekly, along with coordination of care.
- Managed up to over thirty chemotherapy treatment plans daily in preparation for therapy.
Breast Oncology Clinic Nurse
OU Health
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, mid-level providers and pharmacists to quickly triage patients over twenty patients daily and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, testing, procedures and treatments.
- Coordinated care for chemotherapy, radiation, imaging, biopsies, blood transfusions, IV fluids for breast cancer patients.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
Infusion Registered Nurse
SSM Health Cancer Care
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Administered IV fluids, medications, immunotherapy and chemotherapy after establishing IV access up to five patients concurrently.
- Comprehensively reviewed treatment plan, labs and parameters of treatment as a charge nurse. Assigned patients to staff members.
- Educated patients on their medications, possible side effects, and self-care techniques to improve overall health outcomes.
- Communicated with oncologist regarding patient symptoms, chemotherapy reactions and applicable patient information.
Infusion Registered Nurse III
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
07.2013 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with physicians for patient admissions and triage patients
- Administered IV fluids, medications chemotherapy, immunotherapy and blood products
- Completed wound care, assess and treatment of drains and provided IV access care on ports and PICC lines
- Provided comprehensive verbal and written education on chemotherapy regimens.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to revise plan of care as patient condition warrants.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, Oklahoma05-2013
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- CPR Certified
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Training staff
- Medication and IV administration
Councils and Awards
- Breast Leadership Member
- Tumor Board Coordinator
- Lead Chemotherapy Nurse
- Unit Based Council Chair and Member
- Professional Development Council Secretary
- Daisy Award three time nominee
- Currently pursing Oncology Certified Nurse accreditation
Timeline
Breast Nurse Navigator
OU Health
09.2022 - Current
Breast Oncology Clinic Nurse
OU Health
07.2020 - Current
Infusion Registered Nurse
SSM Health Cancer Care
08.2018 - 07.2020
Infusion Registered Nurse III
Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
07.2013 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oral Roberts University
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