Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized plans of care for each patient.
Developed individualized patient oncology treatment plans based on identified needs and medical history.
Oncology Nurse Clinician
Maxim Healthcare/Trusted Health
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 11.2023
Completed chemotherapy and supportive care injection administration per protocol
Educated patients on diagnosis, IV chemotherapy, oral chemo regimens, medication side effects, and symptom management
Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
Oncology Nurse Navigator
University of Chicago Medicine
Chicago, IL
08.2018 - 08.2021
Educated patients on disease processes, treatment options, and coordinated care across disciplines within the UCM community and outside cancer centers
Assisted with clinic flow, performed phone triage regarding patients' health concerns, medication refills, and prior authorizations for oral chemotherapy and specialty medications
Determined patients' eligibility for clinical trials, consented patients, educated patients regarding clinic trial treatments and schedules.
Registered Nurse Clinician
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
07.2017 - 07.2018
Responsible for the safe administration of various chemotherapy agents while providing quality care, including efficient patient assessments, inserting IV's and accessing ports, managing emergency reactions, and providing patient education related to treatment and side effects
Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans
Modified treatment dosages by assessing patients, evaluating lab results, and consulting protocols.
Registered Nurse
St. Mary's Medical Center-Pediatric Oncology
WPB, FL
07.2016 - 07.2017
Delivered high quality patient care and support, including verification and administration of chemotherapy, infusion therapy and biotherapy, and clinical trials to patients with various oncology and hematologic malignancies
Reviewed and updated patient medical regimens, educated patients and parents regarding treatment, procedures, pharmacology, management of side effects of treatment, and available community resources
Utilized nursing skills including IV starts, PICC lines, access and deaccess ports, foley care, NG tubes, PEG/J- tubes, JP drains, and TPN.
Preventive Medicine Specialist
United States Army
Fort Hood, TX
10.2010 - 07.2015
Performed epidemiological investigations of acute and chronic diseases
Implemented and managed immunization and vector control programs to reduce the spread of specific diseases
Prepared preventive health reports, including problem descriptions, analyses, alternative solutions, and recommendations.
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