Wendy Emerick

• Staff RN, Oncology, Hematology, Stem Cell transplant unit.
• Administered Chemotherapy, Stem cell therapy and blood products.
• Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
• Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical
• Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
• Advised family members on the best course of action for their loved ones' healthcare needs.
• Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
• Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
• Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
• Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
• Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
• Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
• Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.

• Occupational medicine is an integral part of evaluating and performing testing.
• Administer vaccinations for immigration clients
• Daily screening of vital signs
• Drug screen testing, UDS, breath alcohol testing, and hair testing - DOT and non-DOT.
• Certification for DOT testing.
• Perform testing of eye examinations: Titmus, Snellen, Jaeger.
• Pulmonary Function testing. Certification
• EKG testing
• Audiogram testing
• Blood draws
• Evaluation and care of injuries, lacerations and exposures
• Evaluation of TB screening and education
• New hire screening and testing.
• Team leader and charge responsibilities and new hire training.

I am excited about expanding my nursing career to a higher specialty level at a state-of-the-art Oncology Care Center, where I can invest my skills, experience, and expertise. Previously, I have served as an experienced hematology/oncology/stem cell transplant nurse for 15 years. I would invest my skills by integrating my knowledge and analytic decision-making expertise to facilitate the optimal management and positive outcomes of cancer patients, which implements ongoing evidence-based practice. I work well with others and am particularly enthused by physicians, providers, and support staff aspiring to a higher and unique level of care.

It also excites me to be an ambassador to help grow a program. I am eager to share in order to improve the efficiency and safety in the nursing field, as I care for each patient. A focus on a level of excellence and efficiency in a timely manner for patient care, with great sensitivity in an outpatient oncology setting. I desire to support and facilitate change in this robust and challenging health care environment.

knowledgeable, motivated nurse with a continued pursuit of education and community involvement. Strong work ethic, accountable, and dependable, with technological expertise, coupled with leadership, as well as creativity. Committed to quality, research, and innovation. Engages others in the healthcare organization within the community from a variety of cultures and socio-economic conditions, recognized by supervising physicians as having "great depth of exceptional clinical skill and judgment."

• An integral part of developing a new oncology practice is contributing to the management of hundreds of patients under the direction of a single physician, improving the continuity of patient care, establishing solid pathways of communication, and increasing physician satisfaction.
• Served as a primary point of contact for patients, collaborating practitioners, and all supportive systems.
• Served in the medical community as an ambassador with local and referring physicians.
• Promoted and facilitated continuity of patient care, and assisted in the prevention of treatment errors.