Pamela L. Buksa, R.N.

**** ***** **** *.

Maple Grove, MN 55311

763-***-****

acdqh7@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Entry Level Clinical Research Associate

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Dedicated, compassionate and patient/family focused registered nurse with

proven skills in the field of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

> Experience of more than 6 years as Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

nurse.

> Exceptional capacity to multitask: manage competing priorities while

fostering delivery of superior patient care.

> Solid administrative and referral experience including admissions,

assessment, treatment, referral, and education for a diverse range of

patients.

> Profound ability to observe and identify the problem with the keen

knowledge and efficiency of resolving the problem.

> Recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.

> Readily develops rapport with patients, staff and physicians.

> Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills: superior accuracy

in patient history, charting, and other documentation while

maintaining patient confidentiality.

> Excellent ability to handle queries, problems and complaints of the

patient and their families.

Certifications and Proficiencies

. Chemotherapy administration . Blood transfusions .

IVIG

. Central Venous Catheters . NG/PEG tubes .

Pain management

. Patient/Family education . Med/Surg

. Advocate . BLS certified

. Preceptor

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

2006-Present

Staff Nurse, Hematology/Oncology Unit

. Applies the nursing process when assessing, planning, implementing,

evaluating and documenting all patient care

. Follow all hospital procedures while maintaining JACHO standards.

. Collaborate with other healthcare team members in delivery of care.

. Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and

dignified patient care.

. Administer and monitor Chemotherapy/Biotherapy following patient

protocol and roadmaps.

. Educate patients and families about their disease, treatment plans,

medications, procedures and self care.

. Promote health and support patients and families in coping with

illness.

. Provide end of life care.

. Evaluate staffing requirements, floor assignments and organizes unit

activity for 28 bed oncology unit.

Wayzata Children's Clinic, Wayzata, MN

1996-2004

Benefit and Administrative Associate

Carson Pirie Scott, Ridgedale, Minnetonka MN

1996-1987

Sales Area Manager

Education:

Associate of Science-Nursing with Honors (2006)

Century Community College, White Bear Lake, MN

Bachelor of Science, Retail Merchandising (1987)

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

State of Minnesota RN License (2006)

BLS-Basic Life Support

Certified Chemotherapy/Biotherapy provider

Volunteer Experience:

Tattoo Removal Clinic

Boys and Girls Club - St. Paul - 2006

Payne Phalen

Senior Visits - 2005

Maplewood Blood Pressure Screening Clinics

2005

Professional Memberships:

APHON- Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses

References:

Upon request

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