Registered Oncology Nurse at Independent Oncology Nursing Support / Locum Assistance (2025-10 – 2026-01)
- Assisted during the establishment and operational startup of a private oncology practice.
- Supported chemotherapy patient management, treatment co-ordination, and oncology nursing services.
- Assisted with clinical workflow implementation, patient scheduling, and treatment preparation.
- Provided professional oncology nursing expertise and ensured continuity of patient care.
- Managed and administered cytotoxic chemotherapy and supportive oncology treatments.
Registered Oncology Nurse at Cancer Care (2015-11 – 2024-04)
- Managed and administered cytotoxic chemotherapy and supportive oncology treatments.
- Provided patient education regarding treatment plans, side effects, and supportive care measures.
- Managed patients receiving, blood products, Bridging therapy for Multiple Myeloma, administration of immunoglobulins.
- Performed cannulation, venepuncture, and central line access procedures.
- Delivered psychosocial support to patients and families throughout treatment.
- Maintained accurate clinical records, patient statistics, and billing support.
- Participated in ongoing professional development and chemotherapy safety training.
Registered Oncology Nurse at Prof Ruff & Partners Medical Oncology Centre (2009-07 – 2015-10)
- Administered chemotherapy and monitored patients during treatment cycles.
- Managed central venous access devices including Hickman lines and portacaths.
- Supported patients receiving high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant therapies.
- Provided education and support for patients and caregivers.
- Participated in multidisciplinary oncology care planning.
Registered Oncology Nurse at Medical Oncology Centre of Rosebank Prof B Rappaport (2007-05 – 2009-06)
- Administration of cytotoxic drugs safely.
- Conducted clinical trials with adherence to GCP principals, ensuring the safety and rights of trial participants e.g. Ipilimumab, Denosumab s/c
- Managed clinical trial patients including observations, ECGs, and treatment monitoring.
- Assisted with preparation and administration of high-dose chemotherapy, Pre Transplant phase of autologous transplants, education, patient and family support.
- Provided psychosocial support and education to oncology patients.
Registered Nurse – Oncology Unit at The Cromwell Hospital (2002-08 – 2006-10)
- Delivered specialist oncology nursing care in a leading private healthcare environment.
- Assisted with intrathecal chemotherapy, lumbar punctures, and bone marrow aspirations.
- Administration of high dose myeloablative conditioning protocols (BEAM, Melphalan) safely and handled Day Zero stem cell infusions via VADs
- Managed complex induction, bridging and supportive care regimes safely, delivering Vidaza, Tioguanine, VAD, and IVIG infusions etc.
- Managed oncology emergencies post-transplant including neutropenic sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, spinal cord compression, and hypercalcaemia.
- Administered chemotherapy, biological therapies, blood products, and supportive medications.
- Participated in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Supported palliative care and symptom management for advanced cancer patients.
Registered Nurse at Entabeni Hospital (2001-08 – 2002-06)
- Managed ward activities and patient care coordination.
- Mentored student nurses and supported professional development.
- Administered medications and assisted with oncology-related procedures.
Registered Nurse at Greys Hospital (2000-01 – 2001-06)
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care within an acute hospital setting.
- Managed medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products.
- Supported ward operations and supervised junior staff when required.
- Precipitated in ward rounds and Multidisciplinary meetings.
