Terri Lynn Chapman
Steamboat Springs,CO
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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, charge nurse role, case management, preceptor role. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and strong communication skills. Offering expertise with Oncology specialty, have been working in the Infusion Room for 16 years with a strong knowledge of what this programme needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
UCHealth YVMC
Steamboat Springs, CO
11.2006 - Current
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy in infusion treatment facility.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Triage phone calls from patients regarding symptoms, management, and care plans.
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor Role
- PICC line Certified
- OCN Certified
- ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
Home Health Nurse/Hospice Nurse
Northwest Colorado Health
Steamboat Springs, CO
11.2006 - 05.2011
- Initiated preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provided services ordered by physician as indicated in plan of care.
- Identified and coordinated patient and family care to support patients and families in home or assisted living facility.
- Developed and initiated individualized plan of care and assumed responsibility for ongoing development in partnership with patient, family and caregivers.
- Helped to achieve and maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with other health professionals.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided End-Of-Life Care and coordinated with Coroner and family.
Oncology Infusion Nurse Traveler
Stanford Medical Center
Palo Alto, CA
05.2004 - 11.2006
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy and Immunotherapy in infusion treatment facility.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Helped patients feel comfortable and supported during treatments for different types of cancer and patiently answered diverse questions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Charge Nurse Role.
Education
No Degree - Sociology, Psychology
Guelph University
Guelph, ON, CanadaBachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada05.1997
Skills
- PICC Lines
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Compassionate and Caring
- EPIC EMR
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Charting and Documentation
- Patient Education
Certification
- ONS Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
- BLS current
- OCN Certified RN
- Member of Oncology Nursing Society
- Working on CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) certification
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
UCHealth YVMC
11.2006 - Current
Home Health Nurse/Hospice Nurse
Northwest Colorado Health
11.2006 - 05.2011
Oncology Infusion Nurse Traveler
Stanford Medical Center
05.2004 - 11.2006
No Degree - Sociology, Psychology
Guelph University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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