Registered Nurse Management

Lueann Denny

Registered Nurse

Olympia, WA *****

*********@*******.*** - 360-***-****

I am an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical and people skills. I am professionally trained with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. I bring 35 years of experience in clinical and outpatient settings providing nursing care to diverse populations.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse

Phone Triage - Lacey, WA - 2015-09 - 2016-08

98503

Assessment and evaluation of oncology and hematological patients that call in with various symptoms and side effects from treatments.

Instructed patients and family members on proper symptom and side effect management at home. Authorized drug refills with MD approval and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Registered Nurse Oncology Certified

Providence Centralia Hospital Outpatient Infusion Services - Lacey, WA - 2007-07 - 201*-**-*****

Counseled and educated patients about reproductive health issues and wellness, while on chemotherapy. Performed lab tests and communicated results.

Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Performed basic physical assessments of oncology patients prior to chemotherapy treatment. Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Registered Nurse Oncology Certified

Western Washington Oncology - Olympia, WA - 2000-08 - 2007-07 Physician's Pavilion Suite 100 Capital Mall Drive, Olympia, Washington Assessed need for, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various cancers and hematologic disorders.

High level of personal accountability.

Effective counseling in treatment side effect profiles and management of treatment toxicities and side effects. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Monitored patient reactions to drugs and documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.

Registered Nurse

Providence Health Systems - Olympia, WA - 1992-07 - 2000-08 Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management. Closely monitored acute conditions.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate healthcare teams. Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with chronic and acute health problems. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Delegated staff nurse duties.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift Licensed Practical Nurse

Providence Health Systems - Olympia, WA - 1981-07 - 199*-**-*****

Chronic patient care in neurological unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care monitoring for ten to fifteen patients per shift. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Performed basic physical assessments of neurological patients. Followed infection control procedures.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for stroke and head injured patients. EDUCATION

Associates in Nursing

South Puget Sound Community College - Olympia, WA

1992

Nursing

Olympia Technical Community College - Olympia, WA

1981

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SKILLS

Strong clinical judgment Patient and family advocacy Neurology awareness Proper catheter insertion/removal Acute care expertise Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity Palliative care awareness Tracheotomy care

Oncology expertise Feeding assistance aptness

Preceptor Patient positioning competency

High level of autonomy Thorough physical assessments Patient/family focused Safe NG tube insertion and removal In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy Hospice philosophy understanding Patient evaluation/intervention Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines Problem resolution capability

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