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Vanessa Thomas RN, MSN

410-***-****

Objective : Clinical Practice as RN in Oncology

Earned MS degree in oncology from University of Maryland Medical

Center. Chemo/biotherapy certificate, ONS online review course

completion May 2010, ongoing education through podcast and seminars.

Vascular access device training and experience. Earnest desire to practice

in outpatient oncology setting. Goal is ONC nurse certification within one

year. Dedicated health care professional with experience in Medical –

Surgical, Dialysis and sub-acute settings. Developed clinical skills through

varied experiences, collaboration with peers, and advanced education.

Reliable, caring healthcare provider with ability to build positive

relationships with patients, families and members of health care team.

Work Experience

Access Nursing Agency

10/2010-current

Staff nurse for hospital medical surgical settings. Perform Patient assessment,

pre-op prep, lab analysis, venipuncture, access central venous device,

administer IV and oral medications, and communicate pertinent findings to MD.

Worked on medical-surg/oncology unit with patients with various oncology

Diagnosis, breast mass s/p fine needle aspiration and punch biopsy, oral

cancer(dorsal tongue), mucositis, receiving nourishment via GTT, stage IV lung

cancer with metastasis to multiple organs, exacerbation of crohns disease,

ovarian cancer complicated by bowel obstruction and ascites, Aids with history of

lymphoma, thrombocytopenia receiving oral platlet growth factor. Adminstration

of IVAB therapy for resistant and opportunist organisms, methotrexate for severe

rheumatoid arthritis and leucorvorin. Maintained Isolation precautions due to

leukopenia. Received and monitoring of patients post procedure for

complications, paracentesis, thoracentesis, insertion of central venous access

device, dialysis following acute onset renal failure. Perform venipuncture for

ordered labs, blood cultures, insertion of peripheral IV. Access medi-ports, TLC,

and PICC lines for blood specimens and medication administration.

08/2008 - current Dr. Allen Hettleman and Leonard Richardson

Telephonic management of 10 facilities with sub-acute/physical rehab/LTC and

palliative care units. Act as resource for nurses, provide medical managegment

of patients after office hours. Verify re- admission orders, address abnormal labs,

order diagnostic test when indicated, CXR, CT scan, and Doppler studies.

Address fluid and hydration needs based on labs, Coumadin management, Treat

exacerbation of chronic conditions HTN, COPD, Diabetes. Order transfer to

hospital when warranted. Communicate pertinent medical information needing

physician follow-up to physicians.

07/28/2005 – 4/23/2010 FutureCare Health and Management

On site for 110 bed sub- acute/LTC/ palliative care facility. Address episodic

illness, perform physical assessment, and establish differential diagnosis and

treatment plan with ongoing collaboration with MD. Attend weekly wound rounds,

with medical director, determine TX for wounds, write TX orders. Symptom

management of end stage conditions following Cancer tx, diarrhea, mucositis,

non-healing surgical wound, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, address pain,

infection. Assist transition to palliative care for patients with end stage illness,

AIDS CHF, cancer. Attend interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient needs.

Attend family meetings to discuss patient health status, advance directives

options. Act as resource for nurses in management of complex patients.

Discharge management of patients returning home. Prescriptive authority.

Management of CVAD, ports, Piccs when needed.

06/2004 – 07/2010 University of Maryland

Supplemental staff nurse for medical surgical and trauma step down units in

major medical center. Work with other members of health care team to meet

needs of a diverse patient population. Perform nursing assessment, administer

meds, obtained blood specimens, insert peripheral iv’s. Provide treatment of

disease as directed by physician. Learn to adapt to rapid changes with positive

attitude.

11/1998 – 6/2004 Maryland General Hospital

Staff Nurse for dialysis unit for 3.5 years in acute hemodialysis unit. Access and

management of fistulas and arterial/venous grafts. Administration of

erythropoietin based on Hgb/HCt. Administration of iv iron, obtain blood

specimens, intervene and prevent hemodynamic collapse during tx. Weekend

option nurse for physical rehab unit for patients post-op, orthopedic procedures,

knee, hip replacements, medical surgical overflow. Nursing admissions using

Electronic records, experience with recognition of infectious process in wounds,

pneumonia, UTI.

01/1997 – 2000 Bayview Medical Center

Supplemental staff nurse for any medical surgical units

Provide nursing support as directed, adaptive to changing assignments. Shared

with nurses in unit responsibilities. Perform nursing assessment, documentation,

direct patient care, wound/incision care, care of drains, chest tubes. Administer

meds and txs as directed by physician. Communicate with MD abnormal

findings.

Key Accomplishments:

Awarded scholarship for student who showed promise in oncology.

Completed dual degree master’s program primary care/CNS

Wound care certification

Education

1982

Baltimore City Adult LPN Program

1988

South Baltimore General RN Bridge Program

1999- 2000 University of Maryland School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

2001 – 2004 University of Maryland School of Nursing

MSN

Course Highlights: Family and Community Nursing, Healthcare Delivery

Models, Professional Nursing Synthesis Theory, Nursing Health Assessment,

Clinical and Chemical Therapeutics, Biophysical Pathology, Psychosocial

Pathology, Oncologic disorders, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Statistics,

Nursing Research

Affiliations

ONS

NAWC

Skills

Wound care Parent/Patient/Fa Patient Advocacy

mily Education

Patient Assessment Lab interpretation Quality & Continuity of

Care

CVAD management

Additional Information

Strong belief in empowering patients through education and involvement in their

health care.

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