Registered Nurse Certified
Resume:
Cynthia LaFlam
Oncology Certified Registered Nurse - Wilmot Infusion Center
Canandaigua, NY 14424
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Hardworking OCN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities.
Resourceful nursing professional with 24 years caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff.
Work Experience
Oncology Nurse Navigator
University of Rochester - Canandaigua NY
July 2021 to Present
Collaborates with the appropriate teams to ensure that scheduled tests, diagnostic procedures, follow- up care, and appointments are coordinated within the cancer clinical pathway. Provides education to patients and families regarding side effect management, schedule of chemo cycles, and the determined plan of care.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently with multidisciplinary teams. Triage all patients phone calls pertaining to symptom management, help with disability paperwork, and arrange home care services/oxygen/Hospice.
Oncology Certified Registered Nurse
University Of Rochester - Canandaigua, NY
September 2007 to Present
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues
Triage patients over phone with their side effects from treatments Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies and verified Chemo therapy doses by calculation
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines
Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects Oncology Certified Registered Nurse
Wilmot Infusion Center - Canandaigua, NY
June 2017 to July 2021
Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results Administering IV infusions, monoclonal and biologic agents, placing IV catheters, administering blood products and therapeutic phlebotomies
Coordinating patients appointments, and provide patient education and support Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process Education
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College - Canandaigua, NY
1997
Nursing Licenses
RN
Expires: April 2026
State: NY
Skills
• Charting
• Patient care
• Medical terminology
• Emr
• RN
• Oncology
• Hematology
• Chemotherapy
• Case Management
• EMR Systems
• Med Surg
Assessments
Electronic Medical Records Knowledge — Expert
July 2019
Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use. Full results: Expert
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