Abigail Krebs

618-***-****

ad1bo8@r.postjobfree.com

Prior Work Experience:

* ********’s Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiac, and Intermediate Care inpatient nursing care (August 2022-current)

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide patients and families with the best care

Administer medications and monitor continuous PCA pumps for multiple complex patients safely

Calculates chemotherapy doses and checks chemotherapy protocols, administers chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and other infusions and monitors for side effects

Central line care of Implanted Ports, PICCS, and Broviacs

Educate patients on families on central line care, ostomy care, G-tube care, disease side effects, and other important patient specific instruction necessary for discharge

Assess patients and families psychological needs related to their diagnosis and offer support and resources as appropriate

Duke Cancer Center Oncology Treatment Room Infusion Nurse rotating position (September 2021-August 2022)

Manage chemotherapy plans for up to nine patients a day

Establish and maintain relationships with the interprofessional medical team to coordinate care for patient as a whole

Administer pre medications, infuse chemotherapy, and monitor for any adverse events that can occur during infusions

Assess lab values upon patient arrival to treatment room to verify labs are within parameters to administer treatment

Cancer Center GI Clinic 3-2 Clinic Nurse rotating position (September 2021- August 2022)

Offer assistance across care continuum to patients and caregivers to coordinate care and navigate health system barriers

Educate patients and caregivers on chemotherapy process and potential side effects

Frequently check in on patients receiving chemotherapy and assist in side effect symptom management

Help facilitate the transfer of patients from clinic whom have arrived to clinic with critical lab values/issues

Complete prior authorizations for prescriptions and necessary imaging

Triage patient messages and calls

Duke Cancer Center: outpatient new graduate nurse residency program (July 2021-September 2021)

Rotate throughout the Duke Cancer Center infusion rooms, clinics, and radiation areas to better understand cancer care

Education:

Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO (May 2021)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing GPA 3.44/4.0

Interprofessional Education Concentration

Saint Louis University Madrid Campus, Madrid Spain

Study Abroad Semester (Spring 2019)

Clinical Experience:

Immersion Practicum, VA St. Louis Health Care System (February-May 2021)

Preceptorship, Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO (August-November 2020)

*over 500 clinical hours completed in the following areas:

Related Experience:

PDSA Capstone Project, Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO (August 2020-current)

Low Literacy and Heart Failure Readmission Rates at Saint Louis University Hospital

Student Nurse Tech, Telemetry Unit, Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, O’Fallon IL (June 2019-September 2019)

Skills:

Proficient in chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood product, and other infusion administration

Ability to effectively communicate with patients and their families as well as the interdisciplinary team to provide the most complete care

Patient and family advocate

Strong time management and organization skills

Attentive listener and ability to show compassion and empathy during difficult times

Ability to mentor and orient new RNs to the unit

Adaptable and quick learner

Licenses/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (Expires July 2025)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), American Heart Association (Expires June 2025)

Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified

POD training

Awards/Other:

Daisy Award Nomination

Preceptor for new graduate and experienced RNs

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