Michele Gaskins Email & Phone Number

Southport

Responsible for day to running of department, staffing the unit. I do problem solving as needed for the department, I also do pre/ post op and circulate and tech in the Endoscopy Unit.

Lumberton, NC

• Serve as the liaison between patients, providers, and administrators from diagnosis to survivorship
• Ensure compassionate care management by operating as a comprehensive patient resource
• Address complex patient needs by developing extensive partnerships throughout all aspects of the patient experience, including initial referral, assessment, provision of social services, financial planning and.
• Advocate for patients and facilitate at every stage to ensure the removal of any barriers to care

Lumberton, NC

• Screened patients to confirm eligibility for participation in clinical trials for cancer research
• Guided eligible patients through the clinical trial consent and enrollment process
• Prepared and processed all documentation and maintained all necessary records for trial patients
• Scheduled study visits and coordinated all necessary patient appointments and tests
• Oversaw adherence to study protocol for patient evaluations, treatment administration, and collection, processing, and shipping of biological specimens

Lumberton, NC

• Prepared patients for endoscopy procedures by conducting patient assessments and starting IVs
• Administered conscious sedation, monitored patient vital signs, and assisted patients during recovery
• Readied patients for discharge, conducted electronic charting and completed discharge paperwork
• Operated instruments, supplies, and equipment in a cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest standard of patient care

Lumberton, NC

• Administered chemotherapy treatments as an Oncology-Certified Nurse, and supported oncologists during treatment procedures and examinations
• Assisted in the physician clinic as needed by conducting patient assessments, assisting with bone marrow biopsies, starting IVs, and drawing blood for lab analysis
• Gained extensive experience in the use of portacaths, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines), and Hickman catheters

Lumberton, NC

• Mixed and administered chemotherapy treatments in a clinical environment for a practicing physician
• Conducted patient assessments and lab work, and documented patient responses to treatment
• Assisted in the development and coordination of comprehensive patient care plans

Lumberton, NC

• Provided direct quality care on the floor of the medical unit by conducting patient assessments, administering medication, recording and monitoring vitals, administering tube feedings, changing dressings, and.
• Ensured the highest standard of patient care as an operating room circulator, including preparing patient rooms for surgical procedures, conducting patient assessments, and assisting a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Assisted anesthesia team during patient sedation and assisted surgeons as needed during and post operation