Summer Lange
Southport,NC
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 9 years of experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Oncology specialty.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Lead Nurse II - Oncology/Infusion Nurse
Wilmington Health
07.2022 - Current
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols in Oncology and Infusion.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff clinic and allow nurses earned time off.
- Approved payroll biweekly
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Wilmington Health
06.2017 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care in 9 chair infusion center.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, central venous access device and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Counseled patients and caregivers and provided compassionate emotional support.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Prepared chemotherapy, immunotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Leveraged knowledge of medications, procedures, infection control and safety precaution to initiate appropriate intervention.
- Questioned patients to garner information about side effects, mobility and energy levels, documenting information in NextGen and IKnowMed.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Performed triage on infusion patients and phone calls.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Approved scheduling requests along with unit coverage and approved timesheets.
- Oversee day to day operations of Oncology/Hematology, Chemotherapy Infusion and Rheumatology Infusion.
- Ensure compliance with USP
- Responsible for correct dispensing and mixing of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
Float Nurse
Wilmington Health
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Assist departments as needed based on nursing need in any of Wilmington Health's multiple departments.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05-2015
Skills
- Healthcare technology
- Documentation accuracy
- Clinical judgment
- Vitals monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Multitasking
- Training staff
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Reliability
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Assessment
- Time management abilities
Certification
- BLS Provider
- ACLS Provider
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification
Timeline
Managing Lead Nurse II - Oncology/Infusion Nurse
Wilmington Health
07.2022 - Current
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Wilmington Health
06.2017 - 07.2022
Float Nurse
Wilmington Health
09.2015 - 06.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
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