Tommee Anthony
Greenville,SC
Summary
Passionate and skilled Oncology Nurse Navigator with a proven track record at Mercy Bon Secours St. Francis, excelling in care coordination and psychosocial support. Leveraged interdisciplinary collaboration and EPIC Systems expertise to enhance patient outcomes, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. Achieved high patient satisfaction through exceptional direct patient care and comprehensive education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Mercy Bon Secours St Francis
10.2017 - Current
- Advocated for the needs and preferences of patients during interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Streamlined patient navigation through complex healthcare systems by coordinating appointments, tests, and treatments for optimal efficiency.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning and follow-up care for oncology patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and community resources to ensure seamless coordination of care.
- Increased patient adherence to treatment plans by building strong rapport and trust with patients and their families.
- Educated patients on side effect management strategies, empowering them to take control of their health during treatment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing emotional support, education, and resources throughout the cancer treatment process.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, financial needs throughout their cancer journey.
Oncology Pod Nurse
Bon Secours Hematology Oncology
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in oncology nursing care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Bon Secours St Francis
04.2007 - 04.2016
- Administered complex medication regimens safely, adhering to established dosages and schedules to prevent adverse effects or drug interactions.
- Managed ventilator settings for intubated patients, closely monitoring respiratory status and making adjustments as needed.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing knowledge of critical care best practices and procedures.
- Educated family members on crucial aspects of patient care, fostering collaborative relationships between all parties involved in a patient's recovery process.
- Initiated rapid response protocols for deteriorating patient conditions, stabilizing vital signs and preventing further complications in a timely manner.
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing positively to high survival rates for critically ill patients experiencing cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency within the Critical Care Unit and increasing overall hospital performance.
- Proactively identified potential complications with early intervention strategies, decreasing morbidity rates among critically ill patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts alongside case managers and social workers, reducing hospital readmission rates by ensuring patients received appropriate aftercare resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Skills
- Care Coordination
- Psychosocial Support
- ACLS/BLS
- Palliative Care
- EPIC Systems
- Oncology Nursing
- Cardiac Care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- End of life care
- Social Determinants of Health
- Intensive Care
- Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Mercy Bon Secours St Francis
10.2017 - Current
Oncology Pod Nurse
Bon Secours Hematology Oncology
01.2016 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Critical Care Unit
Bon Secours St Francis
04.2007 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina-Upstate
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