Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
03.2011 - Current
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy to patients both intravenously and oral
Transfuse blood products and closely monitor for reactions
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements
Telephonic Registered Nurse
AmerisourceBergen
06.2010 - 01.2011
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Parkland Hospital
06.2007 - 06.2010
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Occupational Therapist-PRN at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower MoundOccupational Therapist-PRN at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound