Ambassador

• Apr 2023 - Present

RN Cancer Prevention/Wellness & Survivorship Program Coordinator

• Feb 2023 - Present

Develops, coordinates and evaluates a variety of resources, education, and programs for individuals who are at high risk for cancer and for cancer survivors. Develops, coordinates and evaluates a variety of resources, education, and programs for individuals who are at high risk for cancer and for cancer survivors.

Registered Oncology Nurse (Travel Nurse)

• Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

Educated oncology patients and family members on all aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management. Responded to emergency situations by providing airways management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, and utilizing advanced cardiac life support when appropriate. Educated oncology patients and family members on all aspects of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and symptom management. Responded to emergency situations by providing airways management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, and utilizing advanced cardiac life support when appropriate.

Registered Oncology and Infusion (Travel Nurse)

• Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

Effectively managed complex care of the hematology and oncology adult patient, starting with accurate assessment prior to administering chemotherapy, biotherapy,infusions and/or injections. Assisted in bone marrow biopsy procedures and instructed patients on post procedure precautions. Effectively managed complex care of the hematology and oncology adult patient, starting with accurate assessment prior to administering chemotherapy, biotherapy,infusions and/or injections. Assisted in bone marrow biopsy procedures and instructed patients on post procedure precautions.

Registered Nurse Educator

• Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

Worked alongside the local Kurdistan Regional and German government officials to develop evidence-based practice nursing education programs geared towards the local needs and ability. Worked alongside the local Kurdistan Regional and German government officials to develop evidence-based practice nursing education programs geared towards the local needs and ability.

Medical-Surgical & Oncology (Travel Nurse)

• Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient care based on acuity within a fast-paced environment. Educated patients and their families on disease processes, at home medical device management, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques. Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient care based on acuity within a fast-paced environment. Educated patients and their families on disease processes, at home medical device management, and other aspects of therapeutic regimens, including medication and pain management techniques.

Oncology and Observation Staff Development Specialist

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

Facilitated professional development by engaging registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and medical assistants in lifelong learning activities to enhance their professional competence and role performance. Collaborated with the interprofessional team members to assess current central line guidelines and adapt evidence-based recommendations into current policies and practice. One of the main educators for the three hour hands-on central line class. Facilitated professional development by engaging registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and medical assistants in lifelong learning activities to enhance their professional competence and role performance. Collaborated with the interprofessional team members to assess current central line guidelines and adapt evidence-based recommendations into current policies and practice. One of the main educators for the three hour hands-on central line class.

Registered Outpatient Oncology Infusion (Travel Nurse)

• Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

Practiced safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, antibiotic infusions, and injections. Triaged patients through use of pathways and collaboration with physicians for toxicities and/or symptom management. Provided care while keeping in mind the patient's wishes and individuality. Practiced safe administration of chemotherapy/biotherapy, antibiotic infusions, and injections. Triaged patients through use of pathways and collaboration with physicians for toxicities and/or symptom management. Provided care while keeping in mind the patient's wishes and individuality.

Registered Medical Surgical (Travel Nurse)

• Mar 2020 - Apr 2020

Provided patient care which includes direct care, delegating certain aspects of care to ancillary staff, assessing, planning and evaluating response to therapy as well as documenting those assessments and evaluations. Provided patient care which includes direct care, delegating certain aspects of care to ancillary staff, assessing, planning and evaluating response to therapy as well as documenting those assessments and evaluations.

Medical Oncology Nurse

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2019

Served as charge nurse and primary preceptor for Sentara’s intermediate care unit. Provided quality care for a wide variety of complex patient conditions including, but not excluded to: stem cell transplant, sepsis, blood disorders, post-op spinal surgery and hospice patients. Delivered high quality care for critically ill patients by creating a supportive environment, administering chemotherapy, implementing new methods of symptom management and monitoring patient progress. Developed orientation guidelines for new graduate nurses. Show less

Heart Failure & Medical Telemetry Registered Nurse

• Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

Provided complex nursing care to patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures. Initiated patient and family participation in care and cardiac education to attain goals and outcomes. Provided complex nursing care to patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures. Initiated patient and family participation in care and cardiac education to attain goals and outcomes.

Capstone-Creative Arts: Reducing Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

Camp Nurse

• Nov 2017 - Nov 2017

Organized and administered medication to 22 special need adult clients throughout the weekend. Available 24 hours a day for unanticipated medical needs. Organized and administered medication to 22 special need adult clients throughout the weekend. Available 24 hours a day for unanticipated medical needs.

Pathology Study Technician

• Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

Performed necropsy and histology tasks in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines. Performed necropsy and histology tasks in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory guidelines.