RN, OCN
Resume:
Russ Ferrence RN, OCN
Cary, North Carolina 27518
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Experience
Clinical Case Educator III
January 2010 to present Biologics Inc By Mckesson, Cary, North Carolina
I provide patient education regarding oral chemotherapy as well as IV chemotherapy, side effect management, drug interactions, supportive medication education and any oncology question the patient might have regarding their cancer or plan of treatment. I report adverse events, severe adverse events to the manufacturer. Along with cancer patients, I also work with rare disease patients helping them with side effects and general questions they might have. I have performed appeals for patients. I work as a liaison between the provider and patient. I participated in the first ‘Train the Trainer” program where I learned training skills for new employee orientation. I am the lead trainer on the blood team where I train new employees on policies and procedures.
Previous to working on the Blood Team as a Clinical Case Educator, I provided telephonic nursing for Celgene REMS program as a Patient Care Coordinator. My main role is to educate patients on (oral chemotherapy) toxicities and precautions of chemotherapeutic agents used in various types of cancers. I also educated patients about IV chemotherapy regimens, side effects, toxicities, and any other questions they have regarding supportive medications they are receiving. I was responsible for notifying the manufacturer of any adverse drug events that occur. I assisted the clinical trials nurses in educating, reporting adverse events for Revlimid, Thalomid, and Pomalyst patients.
Oncology Nurse Specialist
July 2008 to January 2010 Biologics Inc. Cary, North Carolina
Previous to working as a Clinical Case Educator, I provided telephonic oncology nursing care to patients receiving chemotherapy/radiation therapy as an Oncology Nurse Specialist. I evaluated the patient’s plan of treatment ensuring its FDA and NCCN Compendia appropriateness. I assessed the patient for chemotherapy toxicities and provided interventions to help alleviate side effects the patient was experiencing.
Staff RN
July 2007 to July 2008 WakeMed Cary Hospital, Cary North Carolina
I provided nursing care to cardiac, medical, surgical, and oncology patients in a hospital setting. I worked closely with case managers to ensure that the care was continued once discharged from the hospital. I was involved with patient care rounds with physicians, surgeons, and other members of the health care team. I was a preceptor for nursing students as well as new employees.
Travel RN
December 2005 to June 2007 North Carolina Hospitals
I provided nursing care to medical, surgical, oncology, and transplant patients in hospital setting. I worked closely with case managers to ensure proper discharge and education of the patients. I supervised nursing assistants and was a mentor to nursing students during their clinical time.
Staff RN, OCN
May 2004 to November 2005 Cancer Centers of North Carolina, Cary, North Carolina
I provided nursing care to oncology patients in an outpatient setting. I administered chemotherapy, supportive medications, and accessed several venous access devices. I provided patient education regarding side effect management of chemotherapy and provided specific cancer education regarding their diagnosis. I worked as a triage nurse answering questions regarding side effects, general medical questions, medication questions, and procedure questions.
Staff RN, OCN
March 2002 to May 2004 Rex Healthcare, Raleigh, North Carolina
I provided nursing care in a hospital setting to oncology, medical, surgical, and hospice patients. I administered chemotherapy and other IV therapies. I administered blood products as well provided care for several types of venous access devices. I worked closely with case management ensuring that care was continued and home infusion was set up in the home once the patient was discharged.
Staff Nurse LPN
February 2001 to March 2002 Department of Corrections, Raleigh North Carolina
I provided nursing care and daily health maintenance of inmates in a prison setting. I administered medications as well as assisting physicians with physical exams and medication orders.
Clinic Manager
March 1998 to January 2001 Doctors Urgent Care Center, Cary, North Carolina
I was responsible for the overall direction and flow of the clinic and patient care in an urgent care setting. As the only nurse in the clinic, I provided nursing care and performed duties as the clinic manager.
Staff LPN
February 1993 to March 1998 Tammy Lynn Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
I provided nursing care to mentally retarded children and adults. I supervised habilitation technicians on seizure control, wound care, and behavioral modification of clients. I functioned as a liaison between the clients and the community.
Staff LPN
November 1991 to January 1993 Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
I provided nursing care to patients with disorders of the head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat as well as pulmonary and infectious diseases in a hospital setting.
Education
Excelsior College, Albany, New York
Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) 2003
Durham Technical Community College, Durham, North Carolina
Associate Degree in Respiratory Care (RRT)
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) 1997
Central School of Practical Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio
LPN 1991
CRT 1997
RN 2003
Licenses/Certification
RN License (Multi-state licensure)
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
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