Shelley Myers
Summary
Accomplished RN, BSN, OCN with a proven track record at Tennessee Cancer Specialists, mastering both compassionate patient care and advanced clinical skills like chemotherapy administration. Demonstrated excellence in patient education, case management, and fostering trust, significantly enhancing patient recovery experiences. Expert in oncology, underpinned by strong clinical judgment and palliative care awareness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, BSN, OCN
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
05.2014 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on chemotherapy treatment plans, side effects of chemotherapy being administered and provide resources for symptom management.
- Administered medication treatments as prescribed by physicians verifying with another RN to ensure safety of the patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN, BSN
Infinity Infusion Nursing
06.2020 - 11.2024
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in patient's home environment promoting comfort for patients, families, caregivers
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
RN, BSN
Tennova Medical Center
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
South College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical judgment
- Palliative care awareness
- Oncology authority
- Medication and IV administration ie chemo/IVIG/Iron
- Strong clinical judgment
- Lab result interpretation
- High level of autonomy
- Patient assessment/monitoring
- Case management
- Precepting
- EMR systems
- Patient education and counseling
- Treatment Planning
Accomplishments
April 2022 Received Colonel Aide de Camp presented by TN Governor Bill Lee
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)- Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation.
Timeline
RN, BSN
Infinity Infusion Nursing
06.2020 - 11.2024
RN, BSN, OCN
Tennessee Cancer Specialists
05.2014 - Current
RN, BSN
Tennova Medical Center
03.2010 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science -
South College
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