Reshma Sasi
Kottayam
Summary
Accomplished Oncology Nurse with extensive experience over 4 year adept in chemotherapeutic drug administration and providing psychosocial care. Excelled in reducing medication errors and streamlining patient flow, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and interpersonal communication. Proven track record in multidisciplinary collaboration and patient education, enhancing treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Canadian Specialist Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialised cancer care settings.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Reduced medication errors by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to physicians.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using electronic health record systems.
- Developed individualized care plans to address the unique needs of each patient undergoing cancer treatment.
- Protected patients from harm by following precise hospital security requirements.
- Streamlined patient flow in an outpatient infusion clinic by efficiently managing schedules and resources.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Max Institute of Cancer Care
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
SDM Institute Of Nursing Science
Karnataka,India 03.2017
Skills
- Immunotherapy knowledge
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Records Documentation
- Recording vital signs
- Chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Psychosocial care
- Patient Education
- Medical Documentation
- Care Planning
- Palliative Care
- Urgent Care
- Records documentation
- Physician communication
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient assessment and treatment
- Oncological emergencies
- Targeted therapy expertise
- Surgical care
- CPR/AED
- Procedure Room Preparation
- Cardiac monitors
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medication and IV administration
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Compassionate and Caring
- Basic Life Support
- Excellent Communication
- CPR Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
Basic Life Support(BLS)-2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)-2022
Timeline
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Canadian Specialist Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2023
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Max Institute of Cancer Care
10.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
SDM Institute Of Nursing Science
Basic Life Support(BLS)-2022
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)-2022
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