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Shelly Washington

Simpsonville,SC

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse presenting high level of care and patient assistance and during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven, and skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Ready for a new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in any nursing setting I find myself working.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Prisma Health
09.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
  • Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
  • Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.

Inpatient Oncology/Palliative Care Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2022
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
  • Protected patients from harm by following precise hospital security requirements.
  • Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
  • Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Medical Assistant

Wright State Physicians Inc.
07.2015 - 06.2020
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
  • Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
  • Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
05-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
08-2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
12-2021

DNP

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
05.2026

Skills

  • Ul>Chemotherapeutic drug administration
  • Ul>Acute care expertise
  • Ul>Chronic disease management
  • Ul>EMR / EHR

Certification

  • Chemotherapy Administration

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Prisma Health
09.2022 - Current
  • Chemotherapy Administration
02-2022

Inpatient Oncology/Palliative Care Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2022

Medical Assistant

Wright State Physicians Inc.
07.2015 - 06.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Sinclair Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Sinclair Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cincinnati

DNP

University of Cincinnati

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