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SUSANA HERRERA

Miami,FL

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Trials Nurse

Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, FL
10.2022 - Current
  • Lead Research Nurse in Radiation Oncology for over 13+ therapeutic Clinical Trials
  • Responsible for and oversaw over 30+ patients on active treatment and in follow up on Clinical Trials
  • Collaborated with multiple physicians to determine eligibility of patients for Clinical Trials
  • Performed protocol specific clinical tasks
  • Assessed and monitored patients responses to investigational treatments
  • Coordinated, evaluated, and followed up in patient participation on Clinical Trials
  • Provided education to staff and patients on disease pathophysiology, treatment plans and clinical trial information
  • Acted as an expert consultant to investigators and others to ensure that Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP‘s) are followed

Oncology Infusion Nurse

Miami Cancer Institute
Miami, FL
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provided professional oncology nursing care to patients in accordance with medical practices, protocols, and standards
  • Collaborated with physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in determining eligibility of patients for infusions
  • Administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other cancer medications and treatments
  • Assisted oncologists with treatment procedures and examinations
  • Monitored and anticipated chemotherapy-related side effects and documented patient responses to treatment and consulted with oncologist as needed
  • Educated and counseled patients and family members on all aspect of cancer symptoms and treatment
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions
  • Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Baptist Hospital of Miami
Miami, FL
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Provided care to 6-7 patients per shift, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV medications, drips, wound, ostomy care and catheter insertion
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease
  • Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG and telemetry readings and quickly informing teammates and physicians on stability or acuity changes
  • Conducted patient assessments to provide physicians with important patient health information
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored patient responses
  • Cared for patients in recovery from medical and cardiac procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals, telemetry readings, and pain

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Barry University
Miami, FL
12-2018

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
  • Advanced Cardiovascular life Support (ACLS) certified
  • NIH certified
  • ONS/ ONCC certified
  • Cardiac monitoring and emergency response Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Interpretation and performance of 12 lead EKG's
  • Management of cardiac drips
  • Catheter Monitoring
  • Insertion of IV's, accessing and de-accessing ports, managing central, arterial and PICC lines
  • Use of feeding pumps for patients with NJ, NG, PEG, J tubes and colostomy care
  • Blood and blood product administration
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal
  • IV infusion therapy management
  • Wound care/ Wound Vac Interpretations of ABG'S
  • Chemotherapy administration Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Specimen Collection
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Unit Oversight
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Trained in both inpatient and outpatient care
  • Palliative and Pain Management patient care
  • Fall risk assessment
  • Knowledge of oncology medication purpose and proper use
  • Strong grasp of the psychological effects of cancer diagnosis and treatment

Publications

Prophylactic Radiotherapy Of MInimally Symptomatic Spinal Disease (PROMISSeD): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Robert J Rothrock 1 2 3, Ahmad Ozair 1 4, Maria C Avendano 1, Susana Herrera 1, Haley Appel 1, Suyen Ramos 1, Amy K Starosciak 1 2, Daniel S Leon-Ariza 1, Muni Rubens 1, Michael W McDermott 2 3, Manmeet S Ahluwalia 1 2, Minesh P Mehta 1 2, Rupesh R Kotecha 5 6

Affiliations expand, PMID: 38217032; PMCID: PMC10785467; DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07850-8

Continuing Education

  • CEU understanding Febrile Neutropenia in Ambulatory Cancer Patients
  • CEU An update on cancer
  • CEU Oncology Emergencies
  • CEU Pharmacology of Oncology
  • CEU Management of Oral Chemotherapy

Timeline

Clinical Trials Nurse

Miami Cancer Institute
10.2022 - Current

Oncology Infusion Nurse

Miami Cancer Institute
03.2021 - 10.2022

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Baptist Hospital of Miami
02.2019 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Barry University

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