Beth Applegate Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy certified nurse in a fast paced breast cancer clinic.*Support providers during clinic hours for optimal patient care including medical record documentation review and order entry using correct diagnosis codes for Medicare compliance. *Coordinate with Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Infusion Center and Radiology to ensure seamless navigation throughout the breast cancer journey including palliative and hospice conversations and referrals.*Provide extensive education, training and support to patients on individualized chemotherapy regimens along with ordering and analyzing multiple types of genetic and radiologic testing*Process FMLA and prior authorization requests in a timely manner while also working as part of a team to triage patients via the online patient portal and inbound calls.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Daytime Staff nurse fulfilling roles of primary bedside and preceptor on 16 bed cardiac procedural and holding unit with quick turnover and time sensitive care.*Supported new hire nurse training and orientation to our specialty unit*Collaborated with case management, physicians, surgeons and ancillary staff to provide appropriate admission and discharge education, care planning, and resource navigation.*Responsible for full cardiac workup including coordinating pre and post procedural needs, diagnostic lab testing, and imaging. Obtained informed consent while providing excellent education on procedures.*Managed cardiac medication drips requiring titration with timed lab tests, strict in/out documentation while maintaining fluid and diet restrictions. Monitored pulmonary status related to heart failure.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Nighttime staff nurse fulfilling roles of primary bedside and preceptor on a 32 bed cardiac and neuro step down unit.· Managed 5-6 patients per shift in a specialty cardiac and/or neuro population including assessments,medications, and completing physician orders on time while maintaining precise records.· Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to advocate for patients, followed through with empathy and education on changing plans of care while ensuring the patient and family felt included and part of the team.· Patient satisfaction and quality assurance surveys, chart audit and review· Performed assessments using the NIHSS scale, assisted with therapeutic interventions including calling codes as appropriate.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Bridge position between graduation from BSN program and licensing. Hands on patient care while checking off on nursing skills.