Shakyla Bates
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Compassionate Oncology Nurse Navigator experienced in coordinating care plans across multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient support and education. Achieved improved patient outcomes through effective advocacy, care coordination, and resource connection. Focused on delivering empathetic communication and problem-solving to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Overview
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1
Language
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Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.2015 - Current
- Coordinated oncology care plans across Cedars-Sinai cancer teams and specialty services.
- Educated patients on diagnosis, treatment options, and follow-up care pathways.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, and case managers on patient support.
- Advocated for patient needs during multidisciplinary oncology case reviews.
- Assessed patients' needs and coordinated referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Scheduled appointments, referrals, and diagnostic tests with hospital departments.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
08.2009 - 02.2015
- Delivered bedside care during travel assignments through Cross Country Healthcare nursing contracts.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans in varied hospital settings.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions under facility protocols.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored the effect on patients' conditions.
- Performed assessments and evaluations of patients' health condition, while providing comprehensive nursing services.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations or changes in patient's condition.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information such as medical history, vital signs, medications administered.
- Followed Cross Country Healthcare compliance standards and state nursing regulations.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care issues.
Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
Fort Myers, Florida
08.2005 - 08.2010
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments for Lee Health patients
- Documented care in electronic health records
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 10.2014 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison College
Fort Myers, FL 06.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
- Oncology navigation
- Care coordination
- Referral management
- EHR documentation
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Certification
CBCN
OCN
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
03.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
10.2014 - 09.2018
Travel Registered Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
08.2009 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
08.2005 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Edison College
06.2004 - 05.2007