Tara Monge
Marlborough,CT
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Backus Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Perform high quality patient assessments and symptom management as well as patient and family education
- Practice safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy infusions, injections, and transfusions
- Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout all stages of treatment, including providers, social work, integrative medicine, pharmacy, navigators, radiation therapy, genetics, and clinical research
- Triage patients through use of pathways and collaboration with physicians for toxicities, symptom management, and needs for referrals within RN scope of practice
- Participate and engage in continuous professional development, safety behaviors, and focus on the patient experience.
Social Worker
CT DCF
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Treatment worker for ongoing cases of child abuse and/or neglect
- Developed rapport with caregivers and children while assessing client needs and establishing a permanency plan
- Made appropriate referrals for counseling, medical services, and social support services
- Provided basic counseling services while preparing initial treatments, psychosocial evaluation, case histories, and other case records
- Motivated clients to increase ability to understand and cope with problems, frustrations, and anxiety from a strength-based approach.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05.2017
Highschool Diploma -
The Loomis Chaffee School
Windsor, CT05.2009
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Clinical Documentation
- Emotional Support
- Compassionate Care
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Assessment
- Health Education
- Medication and IV administration
- End of life care
Certification
- CT Registered Nurse, 188461, 01/2025
- Emergency Medical Technician, 22631, 12/31/2024
- Basic Life Support, quarterly
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- ELNEC Certification
Awards
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Mu Chapter 2021
- Summa Cum Laude, Eastern Connecticut State University 2017
- International Honor Society of Sociology, Alpha Kappa Delta 2017
- Dean’s List, Eastern Connecticut State University 2015 - 2017
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Backus Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Social Worker
CT DCF
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Highschool Diploma -
The Loomis Chaffee School
- CT Registered Nurse, 188461, 01/2025
- Emergency Medical Technician, 22631, 12/31/2024
- Basic Life Support, quarterly
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
- ELNEC Certification
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