Riley Blunt

• Administer and provide patient education on chemotherapy, including safe handling procedures in accordance with established protocols
• Engage in compassionate, informative conversations regarding end-of-life care, hospice options, new diagnoses, and emotional support during difficult times
• Serve as Charge Nurse, managing staffing needs, addressing floor-related concerns, and ensuring smooth unit operations
• Apply critical thinking and clinical judgment to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
• Perform comprehensive nursing duties, including interpreting lab results, documenting detailed reports, executing provider orders, and maintaining clear communication with physicians
• Advocate for patients' needs while building trust-based relationships to support their physical and emotional well-being

• Provided patient care on Seidman 4, a hematology and medical oncology unit
• Performed vital signs, blood glucose (ACCU) checks, and EKGs; promptly reported abnormal findings or changes in patient condition to nursing staff
• Maintained open, compassionate communication with patients and their families to support understanding and comfort
• Assisted with patient observation and safety monitoring as needed, ensuring a secure care environment

• Clinical experience on Seidman 4, a hematology and medical oncology unit, providing hands-on patient care under RN supervision
• Performed IV insertions, blood draws, port access/deaccess, Foley catheter insertion/removal, and vital sign monitoring
• Administered oral and IV medications; programmed IV pumps; observed blood transfusions and chemotherapy administration
• Assisted with daily patient care and status monitoring, ensuring timely reporting of changes in condition
• Provided patient education and emotional support to patients and their families, fostering trust and understanding
• Collaborated closely with nurses and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care

• Served in the Float Pool, providing adaptable, high-quality nursing support across multiple units including Medical-Surgical, ICU, ICU Stepdown, Emergency Department, and as a patient safety sitter as needed
• Demonstrated flexibility and strong clinical judgment while delivering patient care in diverse, fast-paced environments
• Quickly adapted to unit-specific protocols and collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care

• All-male, forensic unit

• ICU rotation on T2, Trauma unit

• Labor and delivery and postpartum floor

• Pediatric unit, school age

• Seidman 5, Surgical Oncology unit

• Adult colorectal floor