Registered Nurse – Chemotherapy & Oncology Infusion - Tennessee Oncology - Nashville, TN
(2026-01)
- Safely prepare, verify, and administer complex chemotherapeutic agents, immunotherapies, and supportive biological treatments in strict compliance with Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) guidelines and OSHA safety standards.
- Demonstrate high proficiency in accessing, maintaining, and managing central venous access devices (CVADs), including implanted ports (Port-a-Caths), PICC lines, and peripheral IV lines under strict aseptic technique.
- Conduct rigorous pre-treatment physical assessments and analyze critical laboratory values (including absolute neutrophil counts and metabolic panels) to ensure patient safety before initiating high-risk protocols.
- Monitor patients meticulously throughout infusions to detect and immediately manage acute hypersensitivity reactions, extravasations, or oncological emergencies using established clinical protocols.
- Provide comprehensive counseling on treatment timelines, potential side effects (e.g., neutropenia, mucositis, nausea), and self-care strategies at home, helping to reduce patient anxiety and improve treatment adherence.
- Partner closely with oncologists, clinical pharmacists, and the broader interdisciplinary care team to communicate changes in patient status and facilitate timely adjustments to individualized care plans.
Registered Nurse - Eaton Creek Post Acute - Nashville, TN
(2026-01)
- Deliver comprehensive sub-acute and rehabilitative nursing care to medically complex patients transitioning from acute hospital stays.
- Perform detailed physical assessments, manage advanced wound care protocols, administer specialized medications, and monitor patient progress toward rehabilitative goals.
- Collaborate extensively with physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and families to design and execute individualized, multidisciplinary discharge and care plans.
- Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to ensure the highest standards of safety, care quality, and regulatory compliance.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse - [Hospital / Surgical Facility Name] - Nashville, TN
(2024-01 - 2025-12)
- Managed the overall nursing care within the operative suite, ensuring a safe, sterile, and highly efficient environment for various surgical specialties.
- Served as the primary patient advocate during surgical procedures, performing strict patient verification, surgical site checklists (Time-Outs), and meticulous surgical count tallies.
- Coordinated seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and scrub technicians to anticipate surgical needs, manage specialized equipment, and document intraoperative events accurately.
- Monitored sterile fields continuously and enforced aseptic techniques strictly to minimize surgical site infections and safeguard patient outcomes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse - [Hospital / Surgical Facility Name] - Nashville, TN
(2024-01 - 2024-06)
- Provided rapid assessment, triage, and stabilization for a high volume of diverse adult emergency presentations in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered life-saving interventions, cardiac medications, intravenous fluids, and advanced respiratory support based on emergent care protocols and standing orders.
- Managed fluid patient workloads effectively, prioritizing care based on acuity (ESI levels) and maintaining meticulous documentation during high-stress clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated dynamically with emergency physicians, trauma teams, and first responders to optimize acute patient flow and ensure safe admissions or transfers.
