Elizabeth Lehew RN OCN

• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.

• Recorded details regarding all therapies, including chemotherapy and hematology interventions to keep patient charts updated
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including oncology and hematology procedures
• Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
• Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
• Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications

• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
• Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.

• Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
• Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
• Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
• Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Oncology infusion nurse

• Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by the physician's instructions on each patient's chart
• Counseled patients and provided a listening ear for when they needed emotional support
• Cultivated a warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy in an infusion treatment facility
• Performed lab tests and communicated results
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
• Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained how to properly take medicine.
• Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
• Prepared chemotherapy and IV orders for facility.

• Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Oversaw and managed 8 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
• Prepared patients for surgery, educating patients and family members on surgical procedures.

• Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives
• Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
• Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
• Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience
• Handled telemetry monitoring of patients cardiac rhythms
• Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
• Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes
• Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
• Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures
• Led successful 10-person team comprised of RNs and ancillary staff

• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
• Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity

• Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression
• Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity

• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations
• Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting
• Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month