Registered Nurse Practitioner

SHEALYNN M. FOLEY, RN

**** ******* ***** **, *******, Texas 77053

281-***-**** • *********@*****.***

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFILE

Dedicated, patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in oncology patient care, clinical research, infusion therapy and education. Proficient in bone marrow transplant; medical/surgical; Phlebotomy, Chemotherapy administration, Blood products administration, Medical record chart review; Chart audits and file management; Patient/family education; Nursing education, training and in-services.

Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease.

Autonomous, quick learner and team player.

Coordinating experience including treatment, community referrals and clinic appointments for oncology patients.

Recognized as an excellent care provider, patient advocate and patient/family educator.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, other documentation and chart reviewing.

Licensure and Certifications

Licensure: Registered Nurse, State of Texas

Certification: Basic life support, ONS Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL-SOUTHWEST, Houston, Texas SEPT 2011-PRESENT

Registered Nurse IV/Clinical Coordinator, Outpatient Infusion Suite

Organize and schedule the daily operations of the infusion suite. Coordinate activities of nursing personnel. Resolves problems encountered by the employee or patient during the course of the assigned shift Serves as a resource in clinical situations. Assess available resources, patient and unit needs. Implements and interprets policies and procedures developed by the manager and director. Assist in developing, recommending, and coordinating the implementation of new procedures in the OIS. Provides on-going feedback regarding levels of performance; evaluates employees in relation to performance.

HEALIX INC., Sugarland, Texas FEB 2011 TO PRESENT

Nurse Education Coordinator-Corporate Nurse

Responsible for revising and restructuring the nurse orientation curriculum; screening of qualified applicants. Developing patient education and nurse training videos. Serve as a resource for field nurses.

WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY, Texas OCT 2010 TO PRESENT

Clinical Learning Lab Instructor

Facilitate and supervise nursing students in the skills and simulation labs. Personally develops and utilize enrichment materials and activities designed to meet the curriculum objectives.

HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Houston, Texas AUG 2009 TO DEC 2010

Associate Degree Nurse Faculty Intern- Coleman College for Health Sciences

Prepared lectures, lead and moderated classroom discussions. Taught clinical skills and nursing theory/didactic to students in lab, lecture, and acute care settings. Supervised students in off-campus clinical experiences on medical-surgical units of local hospitals.

• Served as faculty advisor to nursing student

• Courses taught: Foundations, Health Assessment, Medical-Surgical I & II

• Member of the admission/progression, faculty affairs and textbook selection committee

• Patient care team leader-college wide initiative

o Coordinated 1st college wide simulation day

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, Houston, Texas FEB 2008-AUG 2009

Registered Nurse III, Breast Care Center-Infusion Center

Administered intravenous and injectable chemotherapeutic agents via central venous catheters and peripheral intravenous lines. Monitored and reported patient responses to medications. Provided patient teaching as required.

• Served as a preceptor for students and agency staff

THE METHODIST HOSPITAL, Houston, Texas NOV 2006 TO SEP 2007

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator, Research Institute

Coordinated multiple clinical trials; both investigational medications and devices. Served as liaison between principal investigators, study sponsors and institutional IRB representatives, to facilitate processes regarding governing regulations and guidelines. Managed and organized care for all study participants. Completed and submitted all regulatory documents and mandatory reports. Managed and maintained all patient and regulatory files in preparation for impending audits.

• Served as education coordinator for the research coordinator’s network and departmental educator/preceptor

• Key contributor on the nurse education council’s new employee’s nurse orientation research module.

M. D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER, Houston, Texas NOV 1998 TO NOV 2006

Clinical Research Nurse, GI Radiation Oncology (2003 to 2006)

Managed and coordinated care for patients participating in clinical trials programs. Scheduled patients for all diagnostic tests physician visits and chemotherapy treatments. Evaluated eligibility for all potential study participants and obtained informed consent for study participation. Monitored compliance and adherence to the outlined study protocol. Gathered, organized and recorded significant clinical data.

• Developed patient education materials.

• Preceptor for new employees.

Clinical Nurse, Ambulatory Treatment Center (2001 to 2003)

Delivered a complete range of RN services to the oncology population. Administered intravenous and injectable chemotherapeutic agents, investigational medications, and blood products via central venous catheters and peripheral intravenous lines. Monitored and reported patient reactions to medications and carefully documented responses of individuals participating in clinical trials. Ensured patient compliance with self administered investigational and supportive medications. Provided patient teaching as required.

• Served as charge and co-charge nurse.

• Preceptor for new employees.

Clinical Nurse, Bone Marrow and Transplantation Unit (1998 to 2001)

Provided direct nursing care and medication administration to the hematology and selected solid tumor oncology populations. Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs, and promptly reported all abnormal findings and/or critical lab results. Prepared equipment and assisted physicians/advanced practitioners during peripheral blood stem cell administration. Monitored the patients’ progress and responses to the bone marrow transplant procedure. Provided daily patient and family teaching.

• Preceptor for new employees.

EDUCATION

Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate (Currently enrolled, Expected Date of Completion Spring, 2014)

TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY– Houston, Texas

Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management, MSN/MBA/HCM (December 2007)

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (ONLINE) – Phoenix, Arizona

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BSN (April 2001)

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH– Galveston, Texas

Associate Degree in Nursing, ADN (November 1998)

HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY– Houston, Texas

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