Registered Nurse Manager
Resume:
Pamela L. Buksa, R.N.
Maple Grove, MN 55311
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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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