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Vocational Nurse Infusion

Location:
Newark, CA
Posted:
March 19, 2023

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HARPREET DHILLON

NEWARK, CA *****

510-***-**** - advz4l@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

Highly trained, hematology- oncology nurse with wide range of patient education and nursing skills. Proficient in advanced knowledge of oncology drugs and education.

Performed Chemotherapies iron, IV hydration, and biotherapy administration.

Oncology drug teaching, potential side effects, medication direction, and appointment schedule.

Strong knowledge of IV delivery methods.

Excellent skills in accessing implanted ports, Insert peripheral IV line and blood draws.

Foley Catheter- Insertion as per MD order &care

PT/INR Testing, Colostomy Care, Finger Stick Testing for DM

Wound VAC Gastric Tube Feeding & Care

Therapeutic phlebotomies for patient with Hemochromatosis

PICC line/midline dressing

Gastric Tube Feeding & Care

WORK HISTORY

03/2022 to Current

Registered Nurse-Chemotherapy infusion nurse/Nurse educator Stanford Health Care / Oncology

Performed Chemotherapy, IV iron, IV hydration, and biotherapy administration.

Oncology drug teaching, potential side effects, medication direction, and appointment schedule.

Strong knowledge of IV delivery methods.

Excellent skills in accessing implanted ports. Starting peripheral IVs and utilizing.

centrally placed peripheral access devices.

Direct patient on a diet plan, exercise, and self-management of home medication. Extensive teaching of family members.

Licensed vocational nurse Stanford Health Care / Oncology

02/2019- 03/2022

Performs and assists providers with routine and/or specialized clinical procedures within the LVN scope of practice and department policies, in a timely manner Administer ordered medications, Start peripheral IVs, Access Chest/Chemo ports, Give IV hydration, Iron infusion and vaccines (Testosterone, Aranesp, Lupron, Zarxio, Neupogen, Faslodex, Prolia, Xgeva, Firmagon ) in a safe accurate, professional and timely manner following policies and procedures

Do phlebotomies for hemochromatosis and polycemthemia patients

Performs routine screenings and places orders for patients who are due for quality measures program point of care testing in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure.

Retrieves voicemails and incoming faxes and handling at least once per hour Preparing forms and managing prior authorizations throughout the shift, completing incoming work by the end of the shift

Maintains exam rooms and nurses' stations; stocking supplies, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and instruments after use on every patient

Transports specimens according to policies and procedures in a timely and efficient manner

Ensures equipment is working properly, notifying the appropriate person of needed repairs in a timely manner

Collaboratively performs departmental duties to ensure OSHA, infection control and accrediting body compliance, including, but not limited to, checking refrigerator/freezer temperature, checking medication/supply expiration dates, autoclave sterility checks, departmental lab QA, in a timely, accurate and efficient manner according to policy and procedure

Worked with the multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

LVN clinical supervisor Amity home health

Amity home health (02/2016 to 02/2019) Hayward, California

Coordinate care for patients

Supervise LVN and HHA field staff as indicated Provide in-service education per DON direction Assist RN in admission process and plan of care Notify physician of changes inpatient's condition

Provide in-service education per DON direction.

Assist RN in admission process and plan of care.

Notify physician of changes in patient's condition.

Maintain patient records according to company's policy

Educate patients and caregivers on disease process, medication management, medications, plan of care, and treatment plans according to policy and procedure Manuel

Participate in on-call after-hours on-call schedule

LVN Charge Nurse

Baywood Court Health Center –(08/2010 to 06/2017 ) Castro Valley, California

Count Narcotics each shift change dispenses to Patients as per MD order Logs appropriately.

Admission Carry Out orders, Follow ups with Pharmacy.

Administer Medication, Inhaler as per MD order

Monitor Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Implements Physician Order, provide Wound care, Wound VAC, G-Tube feeding & Care, Oxygen Therapy, Colostomy Care.

Notify to MD for any acute change & follow ups with MD, LABs etc.

Licensed Vocational nurse Amity home health

Amity home health-(05/2012 to 12/2014)

Evaluated for any safety hazards within the environment

Proficient in working with tracheotomy care, suctioning, gastrostomy tube, catheters, wound care

Maintained accurate and detailed patient records and charts

Provided comfort while developing and encouraging independence

Educated patients and families regarding importance of health promotion and disease prevention.

LICENSES

Registered Nurse in State of Florida And California California - Florida

ONS Certification Oncology Nurse Society

Bachelor of Science. University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ



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