Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Yale New Haven Health Smilow
03.2020 - Current
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Management of high volume laboratory for outpatient oncology clinic.
Staff Nurse
Bristol Hospital
09.2013 - 11.2014
Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Staff Nurse
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 06.2014
Assumed charge of a 20 bed telemetry unit
Completed administration of chemotherapy and bio-therapy agents
Management of symptoms related to chemotherapy, disease process, and end of life
Identified and responded to patient and family needs for support and reassurance.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Pensacola, FL, United States
Skills
Chronic Disease Management
Care Planning
Chart updating
Patient Counseling
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Medical Laboratory Procedures
Medical evaluation
Intravenous therapy
Patient Monitoring
Direct Patient Care
Medication Distribution
Emotional Intelligence
Family Education
High level of autonomy
Oxygen saturation standards
Hospice Care
Certification
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certification by the Oncology Nursing Society
BLS Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association
Member of the Oncology Nursing Society
Oncology Nursing Certification from the Oncology Nursing Society. 2006-2014
Ambulatory Care Associate at Yale New Haven Health Smilow Cancer Care CenterAmbulatory Care Associate at Yale New Haven Health Smilow Cancer Care Center
Quality and Safety Coordinator at Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) - Smilow Cancer HospitalQuality and Safety Coordinator at Yale New Haven Health (YNHH) - Smilow Cancer Hospital
RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Support Team, Clinic Nurse Administrator), RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Team Leader at United Health Group, OptumRN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Support Team, Clinic Nurse Administrator), RN (Registered Nurse) Case Manager/Team Leader at United Health Group, Optum