Tammy Prosser
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse with extensive experience managing complex medication regimens, educating patients, and implementing evidence-based oncology practices. Proficient in immunotherapy, biotherapy administration, and emergency response. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient assessments, bringing compassionate care and critical thinking to improve patient outcomes and support healthcare teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse, Lead RN
New York Oncology Hematology
06.2013 - Current
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices in infusion therapy.
- Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Upstate Oncology Hematology
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients undergoing cancer treatment, addressing their emotional and physical needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
St Peters Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
Albany, NY05.2009
Skills
- Collaboration with physicians
- Emotional Support
- Immunotherapy Administration
- Biotherapy administration
- Side effect monitoring
- Clinical Documentation
- Venipuncture Expertise
- EMR / EHR
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Port-a-cath care
Certification
- OCN certified
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse, Lead RN
New York Oncology Hematology
06.2013 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Upstate Oncology Hematology
02.2011 - 05.2012
Registered Nurse
St Peters Hospital
06.2009 - 02.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Maria College
- OCN certified
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