Rhonda Sciandra
North Tonawanda,New York
Summary
Dedicated Oncology & Med/Surg Nurse proudly offering more than 20 years' expertise in the healthcare field. A buoyant personality coupled with excellent skills helping to promote positive patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Cancer Care Of WNY
Cheektowaga, NY
05.2009 - 01.2020
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving Radiation Therapy, chemotherapy and wound care in outpatient treatment facility.
- Recorded all patient discussions and transactions in charts (electronic and paper) for future reference.
- Completed initial health histories/examinations and intake questions for each appointment.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions with weekly assessments on over 100 patients with 3 providers.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Nursing Lab Instructor
Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
11.2009 - 06.2012
- Observed students to assess progress with laboratory work and assign grades.
- Monitored students during labs and instructed on proper Nursing standards and protocols.
- Demonstrated skills and safety procedures to students during laboratory sessions.
Research Nurse
Dent Neurological
Amherst, NY
11.1999 - 11.2000
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Performed and monitored Phase II/III clinical trials for a hemoglobin modifier prior to Radiation Therapy.
- Accessed various IV ports for administration.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sisters Of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, NY
05.1984 - 06.1998
- RN 12/88 - 6/99
- LPN 5/84 - 12/88
Education
Nursing
University At Buffalo
AmherstAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY12.1988
Skills
- Patient Examination/Assessment
- IV/IM Administration & port access
- Patient Health Information Access
- Medical Procedure Preparation/Sterile Technique
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Medent & Aria charting
Timeline
Nursing Lab Instructor
Niagara County Community College
11.2009 - 06.2012
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Cancer Care Of WNY
05.2009 - 01.2020
Research Nurse
Dent Neurological
11.1999 - 11.2000
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Sisters Of Charity Hospital
05.1984 - 06.1998
Nursing
University At Buffalo
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Erie Community College
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