Wendy Bohannon
Chase City,VA
Summary
Dynamic oncology nurse navigator with extensive experience at GI Medical/Surgical Oncology, excelling in care coordination and patient education. Proven ability to advocate for patients while managing complex treatment plans. Skilled in emotional support and active listening, ensuring timely access to vital resources and compassionate care throughout the patient journey.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rapid Access Oncology Nurse Navigator
GI Medical/Surgical Oncology
Chapel Hill, NC
03.2025 - Current
- Works remotely to coordinate patient care with other healthcare team members to ensure patients receive care in a timely manner.
- Provides care, compassion, and professional guidance related to the disease process.
- Accepts new patient referrals and provides call assessments prior to the initial scheduled provider visit.
- Tracks ordered testing to ensure it's being scheduled in a timely manner.
- Provides education to patients and their families related to diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and appropriate resources to maintain independence.
- Provides education on palliative and hospice care services.
- Helps patients navigate their personal needs and provides assistance with financial resources.
Skilled Unit Registered Nurse
Clinical Medical Oncology
South Hill, VA
01.2017 - 03.2025
- Perform direct patient care alongside medical director tailored to patient specific diagnosis.
- Provide and promote patient advocacy.
- Support patients emotional and physical needs.
- Provide ongoing education related to diagnosis, treatment, and symptom/side effect management.
- Perform head to toe assessments.
- Complete medication reconciliations.
- Obtain and monitor vital signs and symptoms.
- Perform telephone triage calls.
- Balance daily clinic patient schedules.
- Coordinate patient care with infusion charge nurse, secretaries, pharmacies, research nurse, radiation oncology nursing team, home health/hospice agencies and social worker.
- Perform ordered genetic testing.
- Ensure ordered radiology testing is appropriately scheduled within the desired period.
- Coordinate care with BMT team and Interventional Radiology.
- Extensive knowledge of hematological disorders.
- Assist secretarial staff with appropriate appointment scheduling.
- Perform medication authorizations.
- Insert IV’s, performed venipunctures, administered injections (both IM and subcutaneous) access, and maintained VAD’s.
- Make appropriate referrals to include but not limited to: Home Health, Hospice, PT/OT, ST, radiation oncology, surgical and other specialties.
Skilled Shift Charge Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical
South Hill, VA
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Routine patient assessment, report changes in condition.
- Performed admissions and discharges.
- Supervised LPNs and Assistive care team members.
- Medication, wound care, and other treatment administration.
Skilled Unit Registered Nurse
Home Health/Hospice
South Hill, VA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed routine patient assessments and reported changes in condition to providers.
- Submitted Medicare assessments.
- Provided ongoing patient teaching.
- Medication treatment and administration, to include IV therapy.
- Supervised unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Provided in-home wound care.
- Provided in-home care to patients and families at the end of life.
- Provided postmortem care and emotional family support.
Skilled Unit Registered Nurse
Oncology Infusion
South Hill, VA
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Administered chemotherapy and biotherapy.
- Administered blood products, IV fluids and electrolyte therapy.
- Performed ongoing nursing assessments, monitored infusion reactions, and provided supportive care during emergencies.
- Performed telephone and in person triage.
- Inserted IV’s, performed venipunctures, administered injections (both IM and subcutaneous) accessed and maintained VAD’s.
- Monitored vitals and lab results necessary for treatments.
- Performed medication prior authorizations.
- Coordinated with secretarial staff for scheduling purposes.
Unit Registered Nurse
Intensive Care
South Hill, VA
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided specialized nursing care to a wide variety of critically ill patients.
- Managed invasive lines and continues ECG monitoring.
- Prevented the spread of infection.
- Maintained life support equipment.
- Provided chest tube monitoring and care.
- Provided tracheostomy care and monitoring.
- Participated in life saving Code events.
- Observed and reported changes in patients’ condition to covering providers.
- Communicated patient updates frequently to families.
- Provided end of life and postmortem care.
Unit Registered Nurse
Intensive Care
South Boston, VA
01.2005 - 01.2004
- Provided specialized nursing care to a wide variety of critically ill patients.
- Managed invasive lines and continues ECG monitoring.
- Prevented the spread of infection.
- Maintained life support equipment.
- Participated in life saving Code events.
- Observed and reported changes in patients’ condition to covering providers.
- Communicated patient updates frequently to families.
- Provided end of life and postmortem care.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain University
01.2023
Nursing Diploma -
Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
01.2004
Skills
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Oncology knowledge
- Treatment management
- Health advocacy
- Patient relationship management
- Active listening
- Compassionate care
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Self motivation
Licenses
VA RN License, 0001192046
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Certification
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
- Basic Life Support
References
Available upon request
Activities And Hobbies
- Spending time with family and friends
- Traveling
- Outdoor activities
- Reading
- Yoga
- Shopping
Professional Associations
Oncology Nursing Society, 01/01/23, Present
Timeline
Rapid Access Oncology Nurse Navigator
GI Medical/Surgical Oncology
03.2025 - Current
Skilled Unit Registered Nurse
Clinical Medical Oncology
01.2017 - 03.2025
Skilled Shift Charge Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical
01.2014 - 01.2017
Skilled Unit Registered Nurse
Home Health/Hospice
01.2012 - 01.2014
Skilled Unit Registered Nurse
Oncology Infusion
01.2006 - 01.2012
Unit Registered Nurse
Intensive Care
01.2005 - 01.2006
Unit Registered Nurse
Intensive Care
01.2005 - 01.2004
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Nursing Diploma -
Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
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