Shawn Alexander

• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
• Educated patient, family or caretaker about post discharge care procedures to facilitate care continuum.
• Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Administers chemotherapy infusions to cancer patients. Verifying correct dosages. Ordering and interpreting lab studies tailored to individual treatment. Providing education to patients and family.

Familiar with various chemotherapy regimens and associated medications as a chemotherapy nurse.

Performed various other non-chemotherapy related infusions including blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, IV Iron, Phlebotomies, etc...

Experience in titration schedules as well as other special administration and handling requirements.
Handled chemotherapeutic cytotoxic spills.

Treated allergic reactions safely.

Ensured correct drug dosages were calculated according to pt's current BSA.

Managed the side-effects of cancer treatments.

Provide cancer education to the patient and family.

Evaluated patients status regularly and provided appropriate care and support/

Supported patients and family throughout the chemotherapy regimen.

Assessed patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Participated in clinical research and on-going education

Assisted Physicians in performing Endoscopic procedures to include: Esophogastroduodinoscopy or EGD

Colonoscopy

Specimen collection and processing

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, or ERCP

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tube (PEG Tube) placement and replacement.

Bronchoscopies.

Cauterization, including Argon Gas Cauterization.

Pre-op/Post-op nursing including patient and family education.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.

Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.

Performed as sedation nurse assisting the patient through the surgical procedure and communicating to the physician all pertinent status of the patient. Keeping the family informed during procedures.

Duties included:

-Pre-op assessment and preparation

-The surgical procedure itself

-Post-op nursing and assessment

-Patient and family education

-Arranging follow up care

Performed in the role of charge nurse on occasion.

Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.

Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA.

Charismatic, energetic nurse who quickly establishes rapport with patients, family and colleagues.

Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Partnered with the team of Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.

Coordinated with doctors and nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Monitored post-op vitals, set up Patient Controlled Anestesia pump, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to the unit.

Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards.

Connected with patients and families from variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.

Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.