Rhonda Scott
Beach Park,IL
Summary
Motivated Oncology Nurse offering 13 + years' experience providing exceptional treatment and compassionate care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Supporting patients and family members through education, active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
Grayslake, United States
10.2021 - Current
- Access Ports, insert peripheral IV's, maintain PICC lines and perform central line dressing changes.
- Administer Intravenous chemotherapy for Oncology patients, along with preventative medications to prevent reactions and side effects.
- Administer blood products and antibiotics
- Accurately document treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered IV chemotherapy for Oncology patients, along with preventative medications to prevent reactions and side effects and blood products.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston, IL
05.2006 - Current
- Provided patient care, medical/oncology unit
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goal
- Provided patients with information on range of subjects, not limited to side effects from chemotherapy and benefits of proper nutrition during treatment
- Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Supervised 36-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Presence Health
Chicago, Illinois
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NorthPark University
Chicago, IL2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL2006
Skills
- Chemotherapy administration
- Stem cell Infusion
- Blood Transfusion
- Medication and IV administration
- Infection control measures
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Administering immunizations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Acute care expertise
- Relationship building
- IV setup
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification 2018 - present
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
Accomplishments
- Leadership Award - 2015
- Excellence in Collaborative Practice Award 2007- 2011, 2017
- Participated in community outreach events like educating kids about hospital environment
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
10.2021 - Current
Per Diem Registered Nurse
Presence Health
10.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse, Oncology
NorthShore University HealthSystem
05.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
NorthPark University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Oakton Community College
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