Tammy Hood

Registered Nurse with thirteen years of specialized experience in oncology nursing. Extensive background in allogeneic and autologous stem-cell transplants, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, malignant hematology, solid tumor treatments, and clinical trials. Skilled in patient care planning, coordination, and evaluation within multi-disciplinary healthcare teams.

Strong leadership abilities with experience as nursing preceptor, in-charge nurse, and practice council member. Demonstrates cultural competency and empathy in diverse patient care settings. Committed to continuous professional growth and the implementation of evidence-based practices.

Clinical Nurse Specialist – CareChart - Bayshore HealthCare - 2101 Hadwen Road, Mississauga, ON L5K 2L3

(2021-10)

• Provide specialized after-hours telephone triage and symptom management for oncology patients receiving cancer treatment across a variety of diagnoses and treatment modalities
• Conduct comprehensive telephone assessments using clinical judgement and oncology-specific knowledge to identify, assess, and prioritize acute and treatment-related symptoms
• Identity signs and symptoms requiring urgent or emergent intervention and provide appropriate recommendations for emergency department evaluation, urgent assessment or follow-up
• Provide evidence-based self-care and symptom management education while ensuring patient safety and appropriate escalation of care
• Maintain accurate, timely, and clinically appropriate documentation of telephone assessments, interventions, recommendations, escalation of care and follow-up plans in accordance with professional and organizational standards

Registered Nurse (DRCC -Systemic Therapy Suite) - Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Oshawa, Ontario

(2018-01)

• Administration of chemotherapy/immunotherapy/blood products- monitoring for adverse reactions
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessment of body systems in a systematic, accurate, and effective manner
• Excellent teaching skills with ability to teach one on one/groups
• Facilitated process of Day 1 Autologous Stem Cell Transplant transfers from PMH or KGH to LHO in-patient oncology unit for recovery (occasional role - maternity leave )
• Designed and implemented new nurse driven "Great Catch" program that provides a place to celebrate nursing practices that go above and beyond patient centered care and provide a sense of community, patient safety, resource management and peer learning experience

Registered Nurse (Systemic Therapy- Chemo Daycare Unit) - Princess Margaret Cancer Center - Toronto, Ontario

(2013-06 - 2017-12)

• Administration of chemotherapy- monitoring for adverse reactions
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessment of body systems in a systematic, accurate, and effective manner
• Comprehensive knowledge of medications related to all common types of stem cell transplant, chemotherapy and radiation treatment
• Excellent teaching skills with ability to teach one on one/groups
• Frequent in-charge role for the unit (all four pods)
• Designed and implemented new Triage role for the out-patient chemotherapy unit, among other projects
• Pair with Patient Care Co-ordinator to assess suitability for clinical trial phases as either in-patient or out-patient treatment (process and practice review)
• Member of the out-patient chemotherapy practice council

Registered Nurse (Short-term Stay Unit, Malignant Hematology Unit, Solid Tumor Unit) - Princess Margaret Cancer Center - Toronto, Ontario

(2008-05 - 2013-06)

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary health care team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate client care in consultation with clients and their families
• Provide safe and effective complex care for multiple patients with diverse health needs
• Ability to identify oncological emergency situations
• Assist with bone marrow/stem cell transplants
• Exceptional discipline around providing safe care for individuals dealing with medical and surgical health challenges during life transition
• Acute understanding of how cultural diversity can dictate limitations to course of treatment with sensitivity and respect toward dealing with complex situations
• Actively participate in in-charge nurse responsibilities and leading the unit
• Unit preceptor for newly hired Registered Nurses

ECG/Stress Technician/Holter Monitor Scanner - Oshawa Clinic - Oshawa, Ontario

(2000-09 - 2008-08)

• Identify abnormal heart rhythms
• Analyze information in patient diary to identity incidents that correspond to heart pattern irregularities detected on heart monitor
• Use cardio-diagnostic equipment to record heart activity during physical exercise

Medical Office Administrator - Oshawa Clinic - Oshawa, Ontario

(2000-05 - 2008-08)

• Admitted patient in Urgent Care
• Organized patients charts
• Made appointments to see family doctors/specialists

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - University of Ontario Institute of Technology (2004-09 - 2008-04)

Honours Diploma - Medical Office Administration - Durham College (1998-09 - 2000-06)