Rebecca Blackwell
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with over 26 years of clinical leadership in acute care, collaborating with healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient and family care through teamwork.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Outpatient Surgery/Infusion Nurse
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
Fort Pierce, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Administer chemotherapy and other diverse infusions to patients (IVIG, blood transfusions, iron infusion, IV antibiotics, Remicade, and others).
- Train new staff on chemotherapy infusion procedures and safety standards.
- Pre- and post-operative care is provided to surgical patients.
- Pre-admission testing for outpatient surgeries.
- Outpatient lab draws.
- Delegate tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
Clinical Nurse Manager M/S, Ortho,Oncology
HCA Florida Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Fort Pierce, USA
06.1999 - 01.2022
- Supervised 69-bed medical surgical, oncology, orthopedics, and COVID cohort unit.
- Provided leadership and guidance to nursing staff to maintain high-quality patient care.
- Conducted performance evaluations to assess competencies and identify development needs.
- Educated new staff on procedures and protocols to ensure effective onboarding.
- Delivered chemotherapy education for newly certified nurses to enhance patient safety.
- Managed staffing and scheduling to optimize unit operations and resource allocation.
- Ensured compliance with Joint Commission standards through regular audits and assessments.
- Oversaw unit supplies and equipment management to meet operational demands.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing-Registered Nurse
Indian River State College
Fort Pierce, FL05-1999
Skills
- Dependable and flexible work ethic
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Service recovery strategies
- Nurse leadership and management
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification, 26 years, 11/04/2025
- ANCC Med Surg Board Certification, 10 years, 12/2025
- ACLS Certification, American Heart Association, 10/2026
- PALS Certification, American Red Cross, 12/2025
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association, 12/2026
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator Outpatient Surgery/Infusion Nurse
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Manager M/S, Ortho,Oncology
HCA Florida Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
06.1999 - 01.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing-Registered Nurse
Indian River State College
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