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Coordinate and monitor clinical activities related to performance improvement, patient safety, evidence- based practice and risk prevention. Abstract data in order to process, implement and improve key areas within the hospital care setting.-Experienced with data management software: MIDAS. -Proficient in Hospital regulatory systems: JCHAO, CMS.

West Chester

Responsible for daily acceptance of complaints in various databases and data entry on product complaint investigations for clinical and commercial products for both US and non-US markets as designated. Ensures completeness of case data entry and correctness of category selections. Follow-up on aged investigations pending resolution and closure. Update work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures as needed to stay current with FDA regulations.-Ensure proper documentation practices during job activities.-Lead and coordinate investigations and studies with little to no supervision.-Lead process improvement activities and teams to meet strategic goals.-Attend inter-departmental meetings to discuss matters involving the coordination of multiple departments.-Participate in cross-functional teams to meet strategic goals.-Develop lean processes and procedures.-Assist with recruiting/interviewing/evaluating prospective employees.-Coordinate with representatives from other departments.-Document within the Trackwise software system for Global Complaints Management.

West Chester

West Chester, Ohio

Promoted from Infusion Nurse and became responsible and accountable for directing and ensuring quality nursing care, effective utilization of resources, and maintaining sound organizational relationships as delegated by Director of Infusion. Work collaboratively with physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, research nurses and prior authorization department to provide safe and efficient care to the hematology oncology and gynecologic oncology population.-Created orientation materials for new nurses.-Onboarded and trained new Infusion nurses.-West Chester Hospital Cancer Committee: Improve Throughput of Infusion Patients.-Evidence Based Practice Committee.-UC Internal Medicine MA/ RN Task Force.-Comply with JCAHO standards of practice to ensure patient and employee safety.-Strategy planning for process improvements.-Perform chart audit within EPIC software.-Document and respond to incident reports within MIDAS.

Safely administered intravenous medications while monitoring patients, managing their tubing and maintaining infusion catheters. Educated patients and families on chemotherapy treatments, side effects and symptom management. Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients get the best and most accurate care while going through chemotherapy treatment. Assisted with pre-certification of infusion treatment plans from clinical standpoint.

Worked integrally as a part of an acute care team on a medical surgical floor and quickly went from floor nurse to admissions nurse/charge nurse within this team. Managed the operations of the medical surgical floor; including admissions, discharges, patient assignments and coordination of activities in the patient care area on the floor. Acted as a nursing resource to other nurses on the floor during this time.-Nurse preceptor to new nurses on the floor.-Charge Nurse Process Improvement Team.

Provided patient and family education, emotional support and system management while in collaboration with physicians with the oncology practice. Traveled between multiple offices to work hand in hand with one oncologist. Assisted physician in implementing oncology treatment plans for patient in computerized charting. Acted as a liaison between the patient/family and community when resources needed. Strong patient advocate.

Safely and efficiently administered chemotherapy and performed detailed assessments to a diverse oncology patient population in the clinical, outpatient setting. Maintained a safe, organized treatment suite environment by ordering correct supplies and medications for patients. Oriented and trained new oncology nurses. Reviewed patients' charts for correct treatment plans as ordered by the physician.