Taryn Mathis
Fountain Inn,SC
Summary
Dedicated oncology nurse promoting more than 10 years of expertise in the healthcare field. Committed to adding value to department through organizational skills and delivering quality care and support to patients and families
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN BMT Quality and Compliance Coordinator
Prisma Health Upstate
09.2022 - Current
- Maintains nursing employee records of required oncology and BMT training.
- Enforces nursing practice standards and recommended unit and institution policies and procedures to boost medical care quality.
- Sustains quality standards by performing quarterly audits and upholding evidence-based practices.
- Reports findings to quality departments after conducting required audits and worked with team to devise corrective action plans for deficiencies.
- Ensures that the Blood and Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program is survey ready for FACT (Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and other accrediting bodies, at any given time.
- Facilitates applicable regulatory inspections, as appropriate. Assembles information as specified in the preliminary inspection requirements and furnishes required documentation to inspectors.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse (FT/PRN)
Bon Secours Mercy Health
07.2017 - Current
- Administers chemotherapy, IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripheral and central lines for management of infections, cancer or heart and kidney problems.
- Educates patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Delivers high quality care to diverse adult oncology population through all phases of treatment in outpatient setting
- Remains current on advances in oncology nursing care
by participating in educational programs and
oriented and educated new staff in nursing
techniques and departmental procedures. - Coordinates timely care for patients including transportation, referrals for nutrition, pain management and various other needs.
- Serves as weekend charge nurse
- Precepts new nurses to infusion workflow and practice
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Queried physicians regarding missing or unclear health record documentation and requested further information for clarification purposes.
- Maintained strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases and conditions and procedures.
- Carefully reviewed patient files for clarity on diseases, diagnoses and procedures to determine quality of care.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses and other caregivers to explain importance of accurate and clear documentation.
- Maintained query rate of 20%
Hospice/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
12.2012 - 08.2015
- Performed nursing assessments and developed patient-specific treatment plans to deliver comprehensive care.
- Provided patient-centered discharge planning and education to reduce complications and readmissions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on palliative and end-of-life care.
- Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during at end-of-life.
- Consistently served as night shift charge nurse
Staff Registered Nurse
Self Regional Healthcare
08.2008 - 12.2012
- Performed various nursing interventions such as head-to-toe assessments, wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes to physicians when necessary
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration as charge nurse.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Precepted over 10 new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Millcreek, Utah04.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC08.2008
Skills
- Accreditation Coordination
- EPIC Software Superuser
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
Affiliations
Oncology Nursing Society
Timeline
RN BMT Quality and Compliance Coordinator
Prisma Health Upstate
09.2022 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse (FT/PRN)
Bon Secours Mercy Health
07.2017 - Current
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Bon Secours Mercy Health
08.2015 - 07.2017
Hospice/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Mercy Health
12.2012 - 08.2015
Staff Registered Nurse
Self Regional Healthcare
08.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Piedmont Technical College
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