Registered Nurse Medical

Lorraine Wilson

**** ****** *****, ********, ** *5843

916-***-**** home, 916-***-**** cell

email: *******@*********.***

Professional profile

A dedicated, competent, and patient-focused oncology nursing professional

with over six years of work experience. Possesses a comprehensive and

progressive history of providing professionalism, compassion, reliability

and is passionate about providing the highest standards of patient care

leveraging knowledge of current nursing principles and techniques. Capable

of making critical decisions in situations of intense pressure, at all

times focusing on the dignity and wellbeing of patients. Performs routine

and complex procedures effectively and consistently maintains accurate and

confidential patient records. A strong and supportive member and leader of

a multi-disciplinary team with experience gained in mentoring and

preceptorship.

Objective

Seeking a challenging opportunity within a Home Health/Hospice environment,

a nursing position at a hospital or Physicians private practice; especially

as it pertains to taking care of Cancer patients and nurturing dignity

within a time of personal tragedy. Aspires to further advance career in

nursing through an OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) Certification or a

Master's degree in Nursing.

Career summary

01/2008-Presen ONCOLOGY ACUTE REGISTERED NURSE

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Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael, CA

. Delivering patient-centered nursing care in performing intake,

assessment, treatment and discharge which includes being a strong

patient advocate

. Compassionately providing end of life care for patients and family

ensuring comfort in a hospital setting for over six years

. Leading as a Charge Nurse when the occasion arises using critical

thinking and self-discipline to carry out tasks at hand

. Monitoring patient health status and collaborating with a

multidisciplinary team to develop and execute appropriate care plans

. Delivering treatment and administering medication; creating discharge

and home care plans

. Administering chemotherapy, hydration and infusion treatments;

monitoring patients' responses and responding to emergency situations

calmly and professionally

. Performing venipuncture and providing care for implanted ports and

central line catheter devices

. Consulting with patients and families on health management techniques

supporting the cancer treatment process and developing trusting

relationships with patients and families

. Identifying medical complications and patient problems; collaborating

with a multidisciplinary medical team to develop and administer

treatment strategies

. Performing in-depth and ongoing review of patient histories; documenting

diagnostic testing results, and lab values and ensuring compliance with

prescribed medical orders

. Providing effective physician assistance for patient examinations and

procedures, including lumbar punctures and bedside bone marrow biopsies

. Training and mentoring new grads and student nurses on unit policies,

and procedures and ensured new staff demonstrated appropriate

competencies

Achievement:

. Nursing Excellence Award nominee-2011

Education and qualifications

BSN Nursing, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ

Associate Nursing, American River College, Sacramento, CA (2007)

Degree

Certifications ONS Chemotherapy and Biotherapy

:

Cardiac Monitoring

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support-able to renew

Trauma (TNCC)

Public Health

Key I.T. skills

Proficient at Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Cerner/Careconnect computer system

Personal details

Languages: Some Spanish (self-taught), small amount Russian (a few

phrases)

Goals: Pursuing OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) Certification

unless the decision is made to pursue Masters in Nursing

Other: Qualified in First Aid

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