Excelled in delivering compassionate care and implementing evidence-based oncology practices. My expertise spans chemotherapy administration and multidisciplinary collaboration, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in patient education and advocacy, I embody critical thinking and organizational prowess, ensuring high-quality care.
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Taylor Tran
Cedar Park
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
Oncology Nurse
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology nursing practices.
- Enhanced quality of care through close collaboration with interdisciplinary medical teams.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education for leukemia patients
- Provided emotional support for patients and families coping with the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, physical therapist, and occupational therapists to optimize patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patient undergoing cancer treatment.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to strict infection control protocols throughout all aspects of cancer treatment administration.
- Participated in continuous learning opportunities to stay current on advancements in oncology treatments and nursing techniques.
- Established rapport with diverse patient populations by demonstrating empathy and understanding during difficult periods of illness or treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed Peer Evaluation to provide constructive feedbacks
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Oncology Registered Nurse
09.2018 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Managed care from admission to discharge on a general medical oncology unit.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Administered IV fluids, medications, chemotherapy and biological therapies and blood products to support long-term treatment for infections and cancers
- Remained current on advances in nursing care by participating in educational programs and oriented and educated new staff in nursing techniques and departmental procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
North Austin Medical Center
Endocrine/Renal Transplant Registered Nurse
10.2009 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action to patients with a wide range of diagnosis in a 32-bed Medical-Surgical- Endocrine and Renal Transplant Specialty unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Closely monitored renal transplant recipients.
- Collaborated with transplant coordinator, surgeons, physician and other interdisciplinary team to ensure kidney recipients reach their maximum potential.
- Administered and monitors patient on Monoclonal Antibody therapy, Intravenous Immunoglobulin infusions, Thymoglobulin, intravenous steroid for renal transplant rejection patient population.
- Provided care for overflow patients from cardiac catheterization procedures, telemetry patients and other neurologic illness.
Department Of Health And Human Services
Microbiologist
09.2004 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Performed laboratory tests in areas of bacteriology, serology and parasitology
- Prepared and examines specimens of human to aid in diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, food-borne illnesses.
- Analyzed and interpreted test data, prepares reports of findings.
- Conducted quality control test to ensure integrity of test and compliance with regulations
Bausch & Lomb
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
07.1998 - 05.2003
Job overview
- Assisted in manufacturing testing of endotoxin on water using in manufacture area.
- Analyzed microbiological assays on raw materials, in-process and finished products
- Used cell culture line to perform cytotoxicity for raw material and finished products.
- Performed annual validation of steam and dry heat sterilization process
Education
Austin Community CollegeAustin
Associate from Nursing
05.2009
University Overview
California State University, Los AngelesCalifornia
Bachelor from Microbiology
06.1998
University Overview
Skills
Compassionate and Empathy
Acute care expertise
Critical Thinking
Organizational Skills
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Chemotherapy administration
Central Line Management
Oncology nursing care
Infection Control
Patient Education
Clinical Documentation
Patient and family advocacy
Certification
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Oncology Nurse
Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
09.2022 - Current
Oncology Registered Nurse
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
09.2018 - 09.2022
Endocrine/Renal Transplant Registered Nurse
North Austin Medical Center
10.2009 - 12.2018
Microbiologist
Department Of Health And Human Services
09.2004 - 01.2007
Microbiologist, Laboratory Quality Control
Bausch & Lomb
07.1998 - 05.2003
Austin Community College
Associate from Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor from Microbiology
- Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
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