Patient-focused RN with Oncology Certification credentials eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting the medical community in providing quality health care

 

 

Ø  Offering 18 years of Oncology Nursing experience in both Outpatient (12 years) and Hospital

(6 years) settings

Ø  Highly proficient in all forms of chemo/drug therapy administration, including IVs and medi-ports

Ø  Expertise in conducting assessments, developing and administering plans of care, facilitating physician orders, and defining appropriate interventions

Ø  Effectively deliver patient/family education; patient advocate

Ø  Consistently ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards/protocol/policies/procedures

Ø  Proactively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and resources to maximize patient outcomes

Ø  Excel in prioritizing, planning and coordinating workflow to maximize productivity and efficiency while maintaining high quality standards; solid multitasking and organization skills

 

 

Oncology RN                                                                                                             1991-Present

UPMC Cancer Center-Johnstown, PA; 1998-Present

Altoona Regional Hospital-Altoona, PA; 1991-1997

Have invested 18 of 19 years in nursing toward Oncology nursing, actively collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of optimal direct patient care

Proficiently administer chemotherapy, biologicals and injections; highly skilled in all forms of IV administration

Expertly develop and facilitate treatment plans and effectively conduct comprehensive patient assessments

Provide quality patient/family education in disease process, treatments/therapies and resources

 

 

BSN/RN, Ohio University; in progress-projected completion within approximately 1 year

Associate Degree, Nursing, Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA; 1991

 

 

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