Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Objective : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, responsible for providing holistic cancer care to patients over the spectrum of the oncology experience, assessment, intervention, treatment administration, coordination of care and follow-up in the ambulatory setting.
Skills : Chemotherapy, Patient education.
Description :
- Removed barriers to care and linked patients to resources that enabled them to complete treatment and improve their quality of life.
- Served as a resource during the patient’s transitions of care to facilitate timely access to services and care.
- Connected and formed therapeutic relationships with patients.
- Cared for patients with a variety of cancers including breast, prostate, head and neck, sarcomas, and gynecologic cancers.
- Assisted with radiation procedures and provided sedation to patients during procedures performed in the clinic.
- Promoted an environment that valued diversity, open communication, teamwork, and exceptional service.
- Ensured that appropriate care and services were available to patients, clients, and families for the assigned shift.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, participates in patient/family education, make pertinent nursing assessments, collaborates with the multidisciplinary care team and provide appropriate interventions.
Skills : Pain management, Oncology knowledge.
Description :
- Facilitated interdisciplinary collaboration in patient/client care planning to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary team members.
- Promoted and ensured the use of the nursing process to provide quality patient care.
- Assessed and anticipated patient and family learning needs and organized resources to ensure that they were met.
- Performed bedside point of care testing as required for the patient care plan.
- Coordinated, designed, and implemented educational programs to meet identified learning needs of staff, patients, and families.
- Promoted and ensured staff participation in continuing education, orientation, competency, in-service, and staff development offerings.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, demonstrates the competencies to autonomously diagnose order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmaceuticals and perform specific procedures within their legislated scope of practice.
Skills : Medical teamwork, Recordkeeping.
Description :
- Participated in the development and implementation of competency initiatives.
- Served as an area of specialty consultant in the design of educational programs.
- Participated in the development of and provided clinical expertise for patient education materials.
- Promoted professional growth of self and staff.
- Promoted a conducive environment for learning and provided educational experiences for students.
- Assessed assigned patients and evaluated plans to include documentation of nursing care, and reported symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions and vital signs.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses, conditions, and physician orders.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Objective : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team.
Skills : Administration of Radiation Therapy, Patient Assessment.
Description :
- Reviewed, evaluated, and reported diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions.
- Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals related to assigned patients to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepared patients for, and assisted with examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Considered patient age and culture during patient treatments and provided any needed information regarding treatment plans.
- Nurtured a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
- Performed appropriate patient tests and safely administered medications within the scope of practice.
- Administered and maintained accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures, and physician orders.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.
Skills : Management of Side Effects, Oncological Care.
Description :
- Administered chemotherapy and monitored the patient throughout active treatment.
- Prescribed medication following chemotherapy.
- Managed short-term and long-term effects to improve the patient’s health condition.
- Created a care plan with defined goals communicated to the patient and patient’s family.
- Effectively communicated medical terminology regarding the patient’s condition, illness, radiation therapy, and treatment plan.
- Adjusted the treatment plan as a patient advocate if the patient displayed symptoms that could worsen their health condition.
- Coordinated and documented appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Consultant
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Objective : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, provides patient care and educational counseling for patients and their families undergoing radiation therapy treatment. Applies the nursing process to plan and manage the care of radiation patients.
Skills : Symptom management, Monitoring vital signs.
Description :
- Embraced change and continuously identified opportunities for improvement by demonstrating a commitment to utilizing evidence-based practice.
- Assessed and developed a personalized plan of care for each patient.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by the doctor, medical oncologist, and other health care professionals.
- Observed, recorded, and reported changes in the patient’s condition to doctors and other health care providers.
- Provided patients with information about their disease, treatment plan, medications, home care needs, follow-up appointments, and referrals to community resources.
- Worked with patients’ families to ensure they were educated about their loved one’s disease and treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients, families, and caregivers.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, responsible for caring for patients that are undergoing radiation treatment for cancer. They work alongside other medical professionals to provide quality care and support to patients and their families.
Skills : Palliative care, Emotional support.
Description :
- Encouraged patients to express concerns or feelings related to their cancer diagnosis without fear of judgment.
- Provided direct patient care in either the outpatient or hospital setting.
- Assessed and monitored patients' conditions and progress.
- Provided education to patients and families.
- Documented patients' medical history, vital signs, and relevant information.
- Assisted in the development of individualized care plans.
- Established a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, reviews the patients clinical record for recent laboratory and imaging results, and alert the radiation oncology staff to any abnormalities or other pertinent results (such as myelosuppression, paraneoplastic syndromes, oncologic emergencies, and tumor progression).
Skills : Friendly and compassionate.
Description :
- Collaborated with care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care.
- Assisted with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Assisted with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by the physician/LIP and monitored patients for response.
- Facilitated smooth operation of the ambulatory areas.
- Participated in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience.
- Maintained professional growth and development in the nursing field and identified annual core competencies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Objective : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, assists the registered nurse and/or physician through data collection concerning the physical psychological social and cultural dimensions of patients according to practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
Skills : Knowledge of cancer treatment, Treatment planning and delivery.
Description :
- Provided ongoing and episodic case management to patients and families undergoing cancer care and treatment with referrals to other disciplines and programs as appropriate.
- Provided physical assessment and attention to radiation therapy side effects to provide optimal pain and symptom management.
- Provided counseling, education, and direct nursing care as appropriate.
- Maintained accurate treatment records.
- Coordinated with the management for fixing charges of patient treatment.
- Prepared budget and supervised the expenses in the department.
- Responsible for the management of clinical operations which included the delivery of radiation oncology, medical oncology, infusion therapy services, and surgical oncology.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Radiation Oncology Nurse Resume
Summary : As a Radiation Oncology Nurse, provides counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
Skills : Clinical research, Radiation Treatment Knowledge.
Description :
- Responsible for physician and infusion template management, resource management, and the delivery of patient care.
- Led center efforts to operationalize goals including the implementation and evaluation of outcomes.
- Participated in the strategic planning of clinical operations.
- Collaborated with Human Resources in the recruitment of clinical nurses and clerical staff.
- Collaborated with the nurse director and medical director regarding hiring needs and decisions.
- Collaborated with the medical director and nurse director in developing and updating policies and procedures.
- Administered all medications/blood products using the correct medication/blood product, dosage/amount, route, time, and technique.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
