Infusion Chemo Nurse / Med-Surg.
Resume:
Tammy Rickard
Talbott, TN *****
Phone: 865-***-****
E-Mail- ************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I will always try to contribute my skills of task management and problem solving for the development of my patients an the companies guidelines. For that I will use my skills, knowledge to make a path of success for the patients I serve. I would converse my ideas and plans with my seniors, and will follow their guidelines and instructions. I maintain good relationships with my patients an co-workers. I have the ability to carry out any tasks required in varying circumstances. The company's overall guidelines will be followed. I am a seasoned nurse of 25 years. I have experience in multiple areas and computer experience in horizon, epic, cerner and medatec.
PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE SUMMARY
-I have 25 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
-Associate of Nursing Degree from WSCC (completing BSN now)
-Experience in pediatrics, operating room general surgery, community nursingg, gastroenterology, oncology and medical surgical.
-Received Nursing Excellence Award 2016.
Morristown Hamblen Hospital (Morristown, TN)
July 2008- Current (also did travel nursing 2018-2019 medsurg)
Infusion Center Outpatient Chemotherapy Nurse / Team Leader RN med-surg.
Infusion administration chemotherapy other infusions out patient staff nurse.
Floor Nurse medical surgical unit: team leader
-Assessments, carrying out physician orders, education for patients and families.
-Administering medications, IV care, bedside procedures, central line care and maintenance, and wound care.
Infusion Center Oncology:
Administer chemotherapy, IV infusions via catheters, ports or CVL lines, Monitor patients for treatment reactions and needs, care of each patient medically and emotionally, educate patients of medications and side effects, follow chemotherapy precautions during administration, and calculations of dosages.
Radiology Intervention Nurse: Review medications and history of patient, schedule procedures, prepared patient for procedure, monitor vitals and needs of patient, record keeping during procedures, and provide post care and discharge instructions.
Fort Sanders Regional Hospital (Knoxville, TN)
June 2008- July 2009
Staff RN
Oncology Nurse:
-Bedside nursing care
-Holistic care of patient complete with curative and death/dying processes,
-Medications, IV therapy, chemotherapy, would care.
-Care of isolation patients for carious needs neutropenic to stem cell transplants.
-Care for patient and families.
-Education for patients on treatments, processes and procedures.
Jefferson County School System (Jefferson City, TN)
August 2001-May 2008
County Wide Nurse Supervisor
-Supervised staff of LPN's and RN's.
-Health education for principals, teachers, bus drivers, cafeteria employees, all county employees and after school daycares.
-Perform education classes for Annual first aid training, CPR training, universal precautions, OSHA compliance.
-Administer Flu shots for staff.
-State compliance for immunizations of children record reviews and shots given at school to keep immunizations up to date.
-Health education to students such as dental for primary age children and healthy eating, puberty, STD classes for middle school ages, good health practices taught for all ages on various topics.
-Member of Health Council and worked with Health Department on community group projects
Jefferson Memorial Hospital (Jefferson City, TN)
August 1997 - August 2012
Staff RN
Medical surgical floor charge nurse:
-Bedside care of patients, procedure preparations, medications, ADL's.
-Chart orders checking off and chart reviews, organization of floor staff and assignments, dealing with staff issues during daily work.
Transferred to Operating Room:
-Worked as circulation surgical nurse in general surgery and orthopedics as well as gastroenterology nurse.
-Worked as recovery room recovery of surgical patients.
-Day surgery: prepped patients for procedures, IV, medications, and patient education.
Radiology Nurse:
=Assisted in cardiac stress testing, CTA testing and other procedures as needed in radiology.
-Emergency care as needed: Histories, medication information reviewed, and patient education pre-procedure for out-patients.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital (Knoxville, TN)
October 1995 - August 1997
Patient Care Assistant in neonatal nursery during nursing school.
-Activities of daily living care, vital signs, diapering, feeding, and assisting nurses as needed.
1996 RN licensed: worked the infectious floor: medications, assessments, vital signs, care of patients and family, education, and end of life care of child and family needs.
CAREER SKILLS: Management, Geriatric Resource Nurse, Medication Administration, General Bedside Nursing Procedures, Intervention Radiology Nurse, Infusion Therapy, Chemotherapy, Gastroenterology, General Surgery Circulation, Public Health Staff and Children Education,
OFFICE SKILLS: MS Word, Internet, E-mail, Power point, Legal Research, answering phones, verbal and written communication, faxing, scanning, copying, data entry, and organization
EDUCATION:
-Attended Walters State Community College for Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
-George C. Wallace State Community College -Basic Undergrad
-WGU currently-BSN
REFERENCES:
John Dlugo's FNP-
Brice Tonucci-
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