Roxanne Penix
Fayetteville,United States
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years of progressive clinical and leadership expertise in oncology, infusion therapy, ambulatory care, and nursing education. Holds a Master of Science in Nursing Education and multiple certifications, including Oncology Nursing (OCN) and Biotherapy/Chemotherapy administration. Proven track record in curriculum development, staff training, quality improvement initiatives, and shared governance leadership. Skilled in patient-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based practice to optimize outcomes. Adept at mentoring, precepting, and implementing professional development programs for nursing staff.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse III
Veterans’ Health Administration of Fayetteville, NC
12.2015 - Current
- Specialty Clinic Nursing Educator (detailed): Duties: Planning evidence based curriculum for ambulatory specialty nursing staff; delivery of competency based learning activities based on real time learning needs assessments. Resourcing nursing preceptors, managers and preceptee during orientation. Involved in nursing shared governance in elected council chair and membership positions. Collaborating with nurse managers and service chiefs to implement effective learning and professional development of nursing staff.
- Infusion/ Chemotherapy Clinic Nurse Outpatient. Responsible for safe administration of injectable/ parenteral drugs, blood products and systemic antineoplastics; patient education for self-care, symptom management; . Coordination of oncology care, palliative care and infusion therapy for various medical specialties
- Patient Aligned Care Team Care Manager in High-Risk Clinic Responsible for the education and coordination of care for patients with multiple comorbidities (Malignancies, Diabetes, COPD, Renal Failure). Analyzing clinic utilization metrics to improve veteran access to care. Collaboration with VA Telehealth. Charge Nurse duties and preceptor
- Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry Inpatient Direct patient care for veteran including delivery of quality holistic care, delegating tasks to unlicensed personnel, and collaborating with other health disciplines for optimal patient outcomes
Staff Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Health System
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Direct patient care including blood collection, administering chemotherapy, delegating task to other licensed and unlicensed personnel, charge nurse, and creating individual plans of care which included collaborating with other health disciplines for optimal patient outcomes. Care of Vascular Access Devices.
Clinical Research Nurse III
National Institutes of Health
02.2010 - 09.2014
- Duties included expert level direct patient care of clinical trial participants chemotherapy administration, symptom management of oncologic medical emergencies, monitoring research protocols by collaborating/ training research team to maintain integrity of research protocols.
Nurse Clinician II Master
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2010
- Hematologic Malignancy, Bone Marrow Transplant, Solid Tumor, Gynecological malignancy and Surgical oncology units caring for clinical trial participants in ambulatory clinics to critical care settings. Continuous collaboration in shared governance and staff development activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
North Carolina, United StatesMaster of Science in Nursing Education -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
ArizonaSkills
- North Carolina State Registered Nurse License
- OCCN Oncology Nurse Certification
- ONS Biotherapy and Chemotherapy Certification
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Sigma Tau Theta Nursing Honor Society
Timeline
Registered Nurse III
Veterans’ Health Administration of Fayetteville, NC
12.2015 - Current
Staff Registered Nurse
Cape Fear Valley Health System
05.2015 - 10.2017
Clinical Research Nurse III
National Institutes of Health
02.2010 - 09.2014
Nurse Clinician II Master
Johns Hopkins Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science in Nursing Education -
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY