Surgical Telemetry Nurse, RN (PRN) - Piedmont Healthcare — Georgia - Georgia
(2025-05 - 2026-05)
- Provided direct nursing care to surgical and telemetry patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Monitored patient conditions, coordinated care, and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, high-quality outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, clinical documentation, and patient and family education.
- Responded to changing patient needs while maintaining compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and patient safety practices.
Research Oncology Nurse Navigator / Nurse Lead - Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VAMC - Atlanta, GA
(2014-06)
- Coordinate the flow of veterans, medical professionals, and ancillary services across cancer treatment settings.
- Prepare patient summaries and develop pharmacogenomics templates for access in CPRS.
- Initiate care-coordination protocols and notification alerts following required diagnostic tests and scans.
- Support staff compliance with genetic testing, biomarker, and pharmacogenetics results and associated plans of action.
- Provide patient education regarding treatment plans and survivorship care plans and coordinate scheduling with supporting professionals.
- Maintain interdisciplinary meeting materials, protected databases, and data-tracking methods; collaborate with tumor registry teams to evaluate cancer data.
- Track clinical quality metrics, including time to treatment, multimodality treatment, consult activity, treatment activity, and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborate with Emory interventional teams and pathology/pharmacogenomics partners to facilitate oncology interventions and genomics initiatives.
- Participate in Cancer Committee, HCC Committee, Research, and Navigation Committee activities.
Oncology Nurse Shift Lead RN / Nurse Scholar IV - Emory University – Winship Cancer Institute - Atlanta, GA
(2008-03 - 2014-06)
- Developed orientation and education materials for new staff in oncology and medical-surgical care.
- Analyzed and edited chemotherapy education materials for patients and families.
- Supported nursing staff development in decision analysis and critical-thinking techniques.
- Provided direct care for lung and head and neck cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
- Served as a mutational analysis educator with focus on EGFR, ALK, RET, ROS1, MET, and Snapshot testing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen nursing education and maintain clinical standards.
- Participated in Joint Commission preparation and led monthly emergency preparedness drills as Safety Captain.
Infusion / Clinical Nurse, RN - Georgia Cancer Specialist - Atlanta, GA
(2005-04 - 2008-03)
- Administered intravenous and oral chemotherapy regimens and coordinated education for research and clinical-trial patients.
- Performed bone marrow biopsies on immunocompromised patients for diagnostic purposes.
- Calculated chemotherapy protocols with physicians using computerized physician order entry.
- Developed a nurse cross-training program supporting outpatient clinic and hospital relationships.
- Assisted with preceptor-program development and cross-training initiatives for new nurses.
Oncology Nurse, RN / Charge Nurse - North Regional Medical Center - Atlanta, GA
(2004-02 - 2005-04)
- Supervised education programs addressing patient satisfaction, professional development, and infection control.
- Collaborated with the performance improvement committee on medical staff quality-of-care initiatives.
- Administered oral and intravenous chemotherapy in an inpatient setting and provided pre-procedural assessments and wound care.
- Led development of a nursing protocol and evaluation tool for wound care on the surgical oncology floor.
- Trained nurses in midline and PICC line placement and participated in benchmarking, case management, critical pathways, and CQI initiatives.
Oncology Nurse, RN - Bone Marrow Transplant of Georgia - Atlanta, GA
- Administered high-dose chemotherapy for outpatients and provided central line and CADD pump care.
- Established a procedure-nurse role supporting conscious sedation for in-office procedures.
- Provided blood and platelet transfusions to immunocompromised patients and coordinated IL2 and lymphocyte infusions with Northside Hospital.
Agency / Float Nurse, RN - Universal Healthcare - Atlanta, GA
(2001-07 - 2003-02)
- Monitored patients following cardiac bypass, chest tube removal, EKG, and pacing-wire procedures.
- Provided medication administration and admission/discharge teaching and planning.
- Administered and interpreted EKGs on step-down units; served as ACLS team leader and BLS trainer.
Medical-Surgical / Oncology / Nephrology Charge Nurse, RN - Mount Vernon Hospital - Woodbridge, VA
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated nursing care for oncology, nephrology, and surgical patients.
- Performed midline and PICC placement for oncology patients to reduce interventional costs.
- Supported policy development and staff education regarding appropriate use, monitoring, and documentation of physical restraints.
- Developed and delivered unit-specific and organization-wide nursing education programs and coordinated unit education committee activities.
Administrative / Supervisor, RN - Potomac Center - Arlington, VA
- Directed training seminars and in-services for nursing staff.
- Supervised and managed clinical operations within a 240-bed facility.
- Maintained clinical records for nursing certifications and licensure and supervised RNs, LPNs, and PCTs.
- Assisted with budgetary planning for staff supplies.
