Chemotherapy Nurse Resume
Chemotherapy nurses are work for patients who have been advised chemotherapy by doctors. Such patients are usually cancer affected ones, and they may be at the initial, middle, or last stage of the dreaded disease. They are cared by chemotherapy nurses, also called oncology nurses. These nurses are highly trained in operating chemotherapy equipment, and monitoring patient before and during the treatment. If interested to work for cancer patients, look at this sample resume.
Chemotherapy Nurse Resume Example
Barry P. Wake
1504 Saint Francis Way
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 267-256-8634
Email: bpwake@anymail.comCareer Objective:
I dream of improving lives of patients afflicted with cancer. That is the reason I have become a chemotherapy nurse. And I want to apply my skills and compassion for your organization by joining your oncology team.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience with acute care in a hospital setting
- Skilled in providing care to cancer patients
- Excellent knowledge of chemotherapy procedures
- Mentally and emotionally strong to stay calm in stress situations
- Skilled in handling hazards while providing care to patients
- Ability to assess patient's status and record details
- Current license in the state of PA
- Physically fit to climb, lift, carry, crawl, pull and push weight
Work Experience:
Chemotherapy Nurse
Humility Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
June 2012 - Present
- Assess patients to Identify and diagnose problems
- Evaluate patient health problems with cancer threats
- Prepare care plans and maintain nursing record
- Administer IV fluids through patient's veins
- Take vital signs and clean treatment equipment
- Collaborate with the medical team and share knowledge and experience
- Enhance treatment protocols by researching on cancer
- Monitor treatment response and converse with patients
Chemotherapy Nurse
Acer Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
August 2010 - May 2012
- Administered chemotherapy drugs to patients
- Handled cytotoxic spills and allergic reactions safely
- Ensured correct drug does is administered to patients and through correct route
- Managed the side-effects of cancer treatments
- Evaluated patients regularly and provided appropriate care
- Supported patients throughout the chemotherapy procedures
- Assessed patients in radiation therapy
- Participated in clinical research and on-going education
Education: - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
ABC University, Philadelphia, PA
2009
- Certification in Chemotherapy
Oncology Nursing Society, Philadelphia, PA
2010
Reference:
- Dr. Robert Fernandez
Medical Director
Humility Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Home: 0XX-123-7562
Email: rfernadez@anymail.com
