Caroline

About Caroline

I am a dedicated, patient-focused oncology registered nurse, with a passion for quality and compassionate patient care. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse – Massachusetts - License Number 2302640 Registered Nurse – Massachusetts – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (May 2016). Oncology Nurse Certification (OCN)- April 2021 Charge Nurse Certification Dana Farber Cancer Institute- 2022 Preceptor Certification- 2021 Daisy Award Winner- 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Health Care Providers Certification – American Red Cross 2023 Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification- 2018 Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training- 2015 JOB EXPERIENCE: Charles River Community Health May 2024- Present Community Care Nurse Navigator • Complete assessments and triaging over the phone for a variety of different patients whom speak a variety of different language. • Utilizes EPIC for clinical documentation, responsible for patient billing, provides nurse navigator phone triage. • Thorough knowledge of health promotion and modification activities • Ability to design appropriate strategies to achieve objectives • Ability to utilize and implement virtual information system for patients • Coordinated with team members and prioritized work as per requirement • Provided education to patient and family members for diseases and its after care. Dana Farber Cancer Institute April 2019- May 2024 Adult Ambulatory Infusion Clinic • Works as an oncology infusion nurse with Dana Farber Cancer Institute located at Milford Regional campus location to provide patients with chemotherapy and immunotherapy infusions. • Performs patient assessments, administers blood transfusions, performs venipunctures, access implanted ports and central lines, administers injections (ex: lupron, faslodex, Aranesp, ect), hangs several various regimens of chemotherapy/immunotherapy for a wide variety of diseases, communicates with physicians to implement and modify treatment plans, provides patient education related to disease treatments and side effects, collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to support patients and families. • Utilizes EPIC for clinical documentation, responsible for patient billing, provides nurse navigator phone triage. • Cross-trained within the Oncology Nurse Navigator roll. • Successfully completes the actions of Charge Nurse during clinic hours. Facilitate smooth care to all patients. Implements protocol driven standards, run emergency codes and rapid responses, sas well as making the schedule for the day. Newton Wellesley Hospital July 2018-July 2020 Inpatient Oncology Unit •Performed patient assessments, medication administration and reconciliation, chemotherapy administration, cared for central venous access devices, telemetry interpretation, wound care, interdisciplinary communication regarding patient progress or concern, provided comfort measures for end-of-life care, conducted patient education, utilized Soarian and EPIC for clinical documentation •Conducted role as resource nurse in creating and delegating patient/nurse assignments, coordinated staffing, facilitated admissions, and discharges as appropriate on a 30-bed unit. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center September 2016- July 2018 Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit • Performed patient assessments, medication administration and reconciliation, telemetry interpretation, IV therapy, cared for post-op orthopedic patients, wound care, interdisciplinary communication regarding patient progress or concern, clinical documentation, conducted admission assessments, provided patient education ORGANIZATIONS Student Nurses Association Student Government- Rivier University Student Ambassador – Rivier University Orientation Leader – Rivier University VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS: Make A Wish Foundation The Jimmy Fund Relay for Life team captain Magnet Champions Committee- Dana Farber Cancer Institute Scalp Cooling Champions- Dana Farber Cancer Institute References Available Upon Request