Tara Rodgers, BSN, RN, OCN
Tuckerton,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, hardworking, and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of nursing experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients diagnosed with cancer or hematological disorders. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in precepting new nursing staff and fulfilling team leadership roles, while providing excellent care to the oncology population. Prior experience in critical care, med-surg, and postoperative cardiac unit. Served as the primary registered nurse for various large volume urgent care facilities. Dedicated to improving patient's outcomes while providing education, compassion, and advocacy to the patients care for.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Cancer Care Institute
01.2016 - Current
- Manages patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommends methods for treating side effects
- Administers prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with NCCN guidelines
- Delivers information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions
- Administers oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications and assesses for patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Urgentcare
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Primary RN in various urgentcare facilities
- Assessed and monitored patients who require immediate but not emergent care
- Acted promptly to stabilize a deteriorating patient
- Assisted physicians with procedures, treatments, and orthopedic casting
- Inserted IV access and performed phlebotomy
- Oversaw medical assistants
- Collaborated with physicians on treatment plans, provided patient education on diagnosis, treatments, lab values, and discharge care.
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2014
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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
- Documented medical history, surgeries, medications, and symptoms
- Assisted with procedures, recovered surgical patients, and provided post op monitoring and care (including open heart surgeries and OB/GYN and GI surgeries)
- Provided education to patients and families regarding medications, hospital stay, and discharge
- Advocated for patient's well-being and overall health.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2022
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ12.2007
Skills
- Staff development and precepting
- Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and cardiac medication infusions
- Problem resolution
- Patient care implementation
- Triaging patient concerns
- Patient education and support
- Team player
- Charge nurse
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 2008-present
- Oncology Certified Nurse, 2018-present
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Cancer Care Institute
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atlanticare Urgentcare
07.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Ocean County College
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