Patient Care Clinical Coordinator
Resume:
Shawanda Foster
Contact
Address
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
Phone
***********@*****.***
Skills
Basic Life Support
Intravenous therapy
EMR / EHR
Patient-oriented nurse with fourteen years of diverse experience in direct patient care to Oncology patients, and Clinical Coordinator to patients with multiple complex diagnosis. Seasoned professional nurse offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths, problem solving, and technical skills. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, chemotherapy/immunotherapy and basic medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Work History
7/2022-Current
2/2024-12/2024
9/2019-5/2022
Registered Nurse-Infusion Nurse/Triage Nurse,
Northside Hospital-Suburban Hematology Associates,
Lawrenceville, GA
Mastered providing patient care in the chemo infusion room including administration of chemotherapy/immunotherapy agents
Telephone triage, disability paperwork, prior authorizations, prescription refills, Celgene reflls
Educated patients and family members on possible side effects, symptom management and all other facets of the treatment process
Performed venipuncture, accessed implanted ports, maintained central catheter devices
Documented according to established hospital and clinic guidelines.
Evaluated patient’s response to nursing care and modified treatment plans and consulted physicians.
Registered Nurse-Staff RN
Emory University Hospital
Coordinated and oversaw the care of patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.
Managed symptoms and side effects and closely monitored for graft vs host disease and other infections related to chemotherapy.
Performed ethical and independent decisions consistent with medical protocols.
Provided direct patient care for 4-5 patients.
Administered stem cell transplant, chemotherapy, and biotherapy.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process.
Registered Nurse- Chronic Clinical Coordinator
United Health Group, Optum Infusion Pharmacy, Columbia, Maryland
Received, evaluated, accepted and executed the initial patient intake process to assure that patient verification, assessment, teaching, and the ongoing scheduling of nursing services occurred in a timely manner.
Reviewed patient chart for admission criteria, assessed that patient's needs were met, therapy was appropriate, and the environment was safe.
Assured timely communication with other colleagues, and outside providers, to assure the quality and continuity of patient care.
Maneuvered multiple priorities while making decisions under pressure.
Communicated coordination of care with alternate providers and documented communication.
Infused medications in the ambulatory infusion suite, which included monitoring and tracking vital signs, performing procedures such as IV placement, phlebotomy, and medication administration via peripheral infusion device; or PICC line; Implantable port; and / or Central Venous Catheters.
Collaborated with staffing agencies to deliver services on behalf of and in conjunction with Optum.
Functioned as a clinical educator, and resource for both internal and external customers, patients, and families.
Participated in after-hours and weekend on call supervisor responsibilities.
Tracked and assessed patient conditions and assisted in developing and adjusting care plans.
Education
2005-09 - 2010-12
3/2027
Bachelor of Science Nursing
Long Island University - Brooklyn, NY
Chemo/biotherapy certificate
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