Registered Nurse Patient Care
Resume:
DENISE
DOUGLAS
REGISTERED NURSE
ad0rbl@r.postjobfree.com
Houston, Texas 77085
CONTACT
SKILLS
• Catheter maintenance Patient care
EPIC computer skills Electronic
charting
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NG tube insertion Medication
administration
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• Student training Family education
Direct nursing care Patient
assessment
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• Proficient in IV start and Lab draws/
Administering CAR T and various
chemotherapy treatments
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• Patient assessments
Care planning Update electronic
charts
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• Wound care Monitor vital signs
• Ventilation support
• Patient Admission
• Patient Health Information Access
• Medication Side Effect Knowledge
• Cancer Patient Management
• Blood Product Transfusion
• Patient Records Documentation
• EMR Systems
• Patient and Family Education
Motivated professional with extensive experience providing quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans. Adept at using electronic health records (EHR) to document patient data, maintain medical records and track treatment progress. Committed to evidence-based practice and continuing education to stay abreast of developments in the healthcare field.
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. CAREER OBJECTIVE
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
M D Anderson Cancer center, Houston, TEXAS
EXPERIENCE
September 2022 - Present
• Adhered to all facility policies and procedures related to clinical operations.
• Attended continuing education courses related to oncology nursing practices. Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection prevention policies and
• procedures.
Utilized critical thinking skills to assess changes in patient conditions quickly and accurately respond to emergent situations.
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Reviewed lab results for abnormal values or trends that require further intervention.
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Performed accurate documentation in electronic medical records system in
• compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care in accordance with hospital protocols and regulatory requirements.
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• Assisted physicians during exams or procedures as needed. Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients
• and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and prognosis. Assessed physical condition of patients and identified potential risks or complications associated with cancer treatments.
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Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times while demonstrating empathy and compassion.
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Provided oncology nursing care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and
• radiation treatments, utilizing evidence-based practice standards. Administered medications safely according to physician orders and monitored for adverse reactions.
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Educated patients and family members about disease process, side effects of therapy, self-care strategies, nutrition management, symptom control measures.
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• Side Effect Management
Chemotherapeutic Drug
Administration
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• Patient Education
• Interpersonal Communications
• PICC Lines
• Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Prior Authorization Nurse
UT PHYSICIANS, Houston, TX
Home Health Nurse
United America Home Health, HOUSTON, TX
Prior Authorization Nurse Auditor
A-1 Personnel, HOUSTON, TX
RADIOLOGY NURSE
M.D. ANDERSON, US
NURSING
March 2019 - October 2021
• PHYSICIANS' CARDIOLOGY CLINIC
• Medication authorizations/ Prior authorizations for specialty medications
• Patient rooming, IV start for procedures, EKG, assist with Echo procedures Displayed proficiency in computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records, and Health Information Systems.
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Efficiently processed requests for pre-authorization of services including but not limited to diagnostic tests, outpatient surgery, durable medical equipment.
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Demonstrated ability to accurately assess and interpret medical records for prior
• authorization approval.
Consistently provided quality customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from patients or providers.
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Maintained comprehensive knowledge of insurance provider policies, procedures, and regulations.
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Effectively managed workload by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and
• importance.
Applied critical thinking skills when assessing the appropriateness of requested services based on diagnosis codes and treatment guidelines.
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July 2018 - December 2018
• Cared for various patients at home
• Wound care, IV antibiotic infusion, Pediatric
• Chemo infusions, PICC line care, and PAC care.
December 2017 - June 2018
• Obtaining Prior authorization for Medications and medical procedures at Harris August 2012 - January 2017
• Pre and Post Care for MRI and CT procedures
• Inpatient and Outpatient
• IV start and prehydration and premedication administration
• Patient pre-interview assessment prior to all procedures
• Post care teaching.
June 2005 - September 2013
ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES, US
STAFF NURSE
CORNERSTONE HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, US
STAFF NURSE
TRIUMPH HOSPITAL, MEDICAL, US
STAFF NURSE
TEXAS ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL, US
Staff Nurse
ATH Hospital, Denver, CO
NURSE
DD
US
• Temporary assignments at various Hospitals
• Medical-Surgical, Mom Baby Unit, Pre- and Post-surgical care
• Inpatient and Outpatient assignments.
January 2010 - March 2011
• Care of Med-Surgical patients, ICU, Telemetry, Wound care, Ventilated patients. January 2007 - April 2008
• Care of Rehab, Med-Surgical, ICU, Wound care, ventilated patients. June 2005 - September 2006
Care of pre-and post-operative Orthopedic patients, pain management, PCA
• pump administration, and maintenance.
October 2002 - January 2004
• Started working at this hospital after graduating from LPN school
• This was my last clinical site
• This facility was a step-down ICU/ Medical Surgical facility. January 2022
Associate of Applied Science, ADN- Registered Nurse THE COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS, HOUSTON, TX CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE
EDUCATION
July 2022
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