Thelma Batres
Summary
Dedicated and patient focused oncology nurse with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and support to patients and their families. A valuable assett to organizations offering chemotherapy and infusion services, demonstrating reliability, compassion and expertise in infusion therapy, family advocacy, multitasking and physician collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Analyzed lab results and vital signs to determine readiness for infusion treatment.
- Administered chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, IVIG, electrolyte replacement, iron, blood components, injections, port and PICC line dressing changes, phlebotomies, de-clotting ports and PICC lines
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Amergis Staffing
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies.
- Analyzed lab results and vital signs to determine readiness for infusion treatment.
- Administered chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, IVIG, electrolyte replacement, iron, blood components, injections, port and PICC line dressing changes, phlebotomies, de-clotting ports and PICC lines
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/Resource RN
Amergis Staffing
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
- Enhanced patient safety with strict adherence to chemotherapy administration protocols and monitoring guidelines.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
- Resource nurse for BMT unit. Administering vaccines, Monitoring daily lab values with pre-set guidelines to order blood or platelet transfusions, monitoring for toxicities related to immunosuppresants.
Infusion RN
Pacific Neuroscience Institut
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed and managed clinical components of the infusion center from office structure layout to clinical operations.
- Ordered and maintained supplies and drug inventory.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and physicians to develop a workflow for the multiple sclerosis infusion center, which was not operational due to the inability to find a nurse to coordinate the process.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Gynecological Oncology Associates
11.2018 - 06.2021
- Developed and managed clinical components of the infusion center from office structure layout to clinical operations.
- Navigated patient's care from initial consultation through treatment, patient education, as well as requesting authorization from insurance companies.
- Administering chemotherapeutic agents and hydrations.
- Twenty-four hour phone access to aid in managing side effects, throughout survivorship and or aiding with hospice proceedings.
- Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.
- Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/IV Nurse
Cedars Sinai Tower Hematology/Oncology
06.2016 - 11.2018
- IV nurse
- Handling blood draws from ports, PICC's and peripheral lines prior to treatment.
- Accessing IV and central lines in preparation for contrast injection.
- Helping infusion with hard sticks.
- Triaging phone calls and determining severity of symptoms in order to schedule with available clinical staff and or seeking emergency care.
- Administration of chemotherapy, blood components, and electrolyte replacement.
- Performing weekly dressing changes for PICC lines.
- Nurse educator.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Cancer Network
10.2008 - 06.2016
- Charge nurse, creating assignments based on acuity.
- Ordering and maintaining drug inventory.
- Infusion nurse for a high volume oncology and hematology .private clinic providing care for patients in multiple locations.
- Mixing and administering chemotherapy, hydrations, IVIG and phlebotomies.
- Performing assessments.
- Educating patients and family members about chemotherapy side effects and management.
- Handling blood draws from both central and peripheral lines.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2007
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish (written an spoken)
- ACLS
- BLS
- ONS provider
- Oncology Nurse Certified
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Empathetic engagement
- Adaptability to change
- Venipuncture expertise
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
Timeline
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2025 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Amergis Staffing
06.2024 - 12.2024
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/Resource RN
Amergis Staffing
07.2023 - 05.2024
Infusion RN
Pacific Neuroscience Institut
12.2022 - 05.2023
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Gynecological Oncology Associates
11.2018 - 06.2021
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse/IV Nurse
Cedars Sinai Tower Hematology/Oncology
06.2016 - 11.2018
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Los Angeles Cancer Network
10.2008 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pasadena City College
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