Sandy Lee
Plainview,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced oncology environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Office Practice, Pain Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10.2016 - Current
- Collaborates with three anesthesiologists and one nurse practitioner to deliver interventional and medication pain relief for cancer patients
- Evaluate patients in clinic and document pain histories with tried and failed medications and/or interventions
- Give accurate and timely handoff to practitioners so they can formulate specific plan of care
- Assist with in-clinic procedures by preparing necessary supplies and operating ultrasound with MD guidance
- Optimize supply levels in clinic rooms to meet typical patient loads
- Provide pre-and post-procedure instructions and teachings
- Manage high volume phone calls and appropriately triaging symptoms
- Resolve issues with prescriptions by liaising with pharmacists and insurance
- Obtain prior authorizations in timely manner to minimize disruptions for patients' medication regimens
Office Practice Nurse, GI Medical Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2012 - 10.2016
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Provided chemotherapy teachings and ways to manage side effects from treatment
- Maintained constant communication with physician and other team members (ie. infusion nurses, pharmacists, case managers, social workers)
- Promoted clinic efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with various needs
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times
- Provided nursing triage through office phone calls to address different concerns
Registered Nurse, SACU and Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting ventilator settings, alarms and continuous oxygenation statuses
- Obtained ACLS certification as requisite for critical care/ICU step-down unit
- Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Performed complex wound care and ongoing education to patients and caregivers
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens
- Administer medications as ordered and provide feedback on effectiveness on plan of care
- Provided empathetic support and end-of-life care to dying patients on comfort measures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Manhattan, NY05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, With English Minor Concentration
St. John's University
Jamaica, NY05.2003
Skills
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) ONCC
- Pain Management, Acute and Chronic
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Medical Screening, Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Medical Supply Management
- Prescription Writer (eRx)
- EMR Systems (Epic, Cadence, HIS)
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Elementary
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Office Practice, Pain Service
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
10.2016 - Current
Office Practice Nurse, GI Medical Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2012 - 10.2016
Registered Nurse, SACU and Thoracic Surgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
06.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New York University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing, With English Minor Concentration
St. John's University
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