REBECCA CRYSLER
Marietta,NY
Summary
Energetic and compassionate healthcare professional with strong ability to lead and inspire others seeking the role of hematology/oncology infusion nurse at Upstate Community. Proficient in patient care management and healthcare protocols, with solid skills in interdisciplinary team coordination and critical thinking. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Leader- Cancer Center Float Pool RN
Upstate University Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Quick adaptation and flexibility to highly function in various roles throughout the Ambulatory Cancer Center including hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, and GYN oncology.
- Collaborates, delegates, and communicates with all members of the healthcare team on all levels to ensure optimal patient care.
- Demonstrates leadership and facilitates teamwork to promote a positive work environment and achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Maintained thorough documentation of assessments, treatments, interventions, and responses for accurate recordkeeping purposes.
- Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify subtle changes in patients conditions that warranted intervention or escalation of care strategies.
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures, and autologous stem cell transplants for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology
ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTER
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills in an age specific population in a developmentally appropriate manner.
- Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop a plan of care unique to each patient’s needs, and evaluates patient’s response to plan of care.
- Provides detailed patient and family education on disease process, treatment plans, side effect management, as well as providing emotional support.
- Possesses vast skills in central and peripheral line care and management, safely administering chemotherapy and biotherapy, prioritizing based on patient acuities, and enhancing patient safety in the medical environment.
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology
UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Strong communication skills among healthcare professionals, patients and families including therapeutic and professional relationships.
- Delegates appropriate tasks to maintain a highly functioning unit.
- Effectively facilitates clinic and infusion using problem solving, critical thinking, and an experienced skill set based on patient assessment.
- Continuously works on expanding knowledge base on patient regimens and care plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Prioritizes patient care and needs based on patient acuity.
- Provides detailed and intricate education to patients and family members on diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship aspects.
- Precepts and educates new nurses to the unit using Upstate Hospital policies and procedures exhibiting leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrates teamwork throughout the unit to promote patient and staff satisfaction and ensure a smooth and efficiently run unit.
Registered Nurse,10E-Hematology/Oncology
UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Strong ability to analyze and interpret patient data and solve practical problems using clinical expertise.
- Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Orient and educate new nurses per Upstate Hospital policy and protocol while providing support and demonstrating leadership.
- Provide care for patients throughout all stages of the disease process, from new diagnosis to end of life.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY DELHI
Delhi, NY12.2015
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
CROUSE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
Syracuse, NY12.2010
Skills
- Oncology Certified
- Compassionate care
- Clinical assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Nurse leadership
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
OCN, BLS
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Leader- Cancer Center Float Pool RN
Upstate University Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Upstate University Hospital
09.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology
ST JOHN’S MEDICAL CENTER
05.2018 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology
UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2015 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse,10E-Hematology/Oncology
UPSTATE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2011 - 01.2015
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences
CROUSE HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING
OCN, BLS
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY DELHI
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