Juceli Almeida-Gardner

Dedicated and caring Registered Nurse with experience in oncology and palliative patient care at WakeMed, specializing in the delivery of evidence-based, patient-centered treatments. Proven in the CARES and PFCC models, prioritizing holistic healing, inflammatory response management, and precise clinical monitoring. Adept at navigating the intersection of advanced medical technology and compassionate care, with a strong foundation in IV therapy, neurological assessment, and interprofessional collaboration.

I am eager to leverage my clinical acumen to support Extivita's mission of promoting cellular recovery and long-term wellness through innovative hyperbaric and integrative therapies.

Clinical Nurse II Oncology - WakeMed - Raleigh, NC

(2023-11 - 2026-03)

Provide comprehensive nursing care for oncology patients, managing complex treatment plans including chemotherapy administration, symptom management, and palliative care.

• Prioritize dignity, respect, and active participation of patients and families in the care delivery and decision-making process.
• Practice nursing according to the CARES (Compassion, Advocacy, Relationships, Excellence, and Safety) professional practice model.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary interprofessional team to facilitate safe transitions of care and ensure continuity across the healthcare continuum.

Clinical Oncology Infusion Nurse - Envita Medical Center - Scottsdale, AZ

(2022-04 - 2023-06)

• Perform daily assessments of patients and as needed throughout the day during and after treatments.
• Start IVs on patients without ports.
• Access and de-access ports in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures; port maintenance.
• Perm-acat infusion, Dressing changing, and assessment.
• Monitored patients for any adverse reactions and provided appropriate interventions.
• Provide Standing Orders for patients as needed.
• Collaborated with the oncology team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Educated patients and their families about the treatment process and potential side effects.
• Assist the team in the tasks of the daily checklist.

Registered Nurse, PCU (Progressive Care Unit) - Banner Health Casa Grande - Casa Grande, AZ

(2022-01 - 2022-04)

• Planned and provided attentive care for multiple patients per shift.
• Reliably evaluated and assessed patient's conditions and needs.
• Independently formulated and implemented patient plan of care.
• Educated patients regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and medication regimens.
• Document assessment, planning, and implementation of care in patient record.
• Advocate and communicated patient's need to attending physician.
• Provide direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed personnel to support patient care.

Registered Nurse, ED (Emergency Department) - Banner Health Casa Grande - Casa Grande, AZ

(2021-08 - 2022-01)

Provided Nursing care in a level 2 trauma center.

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Communicate patient diagnosis with attending physicians to develop action plan for treatment.
• Administer orally or IV medications and monitoring and assess response for any developing reaction.
• Educated patients regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and medication regimens.
• Observe and document updates to patient conditions, progress, and reaction to medication.
• Assess vital signs, collect detailed patient history and other indications of patient health to execute informed decisions of patient care.
• Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.

Nurse Assistant - Banner Health Casa Grande - Casa Grande, AZ

(2020-04 - 2021-08)

• Record patient vital signs, collect patient specimens and data - input/output and blood glucose levels.
• Assist patients with mobility, basic hygiene needs, promoted continuity of care, Chaperone, restock supplies.
• Departments worked in: ED, ICU, Medical Surgical floor.

NICU Front desk - Banner Desert Medical Center

(2019-10 - 2020-08)

Volunteer Experience

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - Paradise Valley Community College (2021-05)