Aureus Medical Group - Registered Nurse contract Resume Example

Staff nurse in a private practice of one physician.  Responcibility included but not limited to:
    * patient and family education about diagnosis and     
        treatment plan.
    * mixing and administration of chemotherapy.
    * obtaining prior authorization for treatment from 
        insurance companies.
    * providing emotional and psychosocial care on
        quality of life issues.

• Educate patient and families on cancer diagnosis and treament options including but not limited to chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and quality of life choices.
• Administer chemotherapy.
• Led radiation nurse in clinic set with Linear Accelerator.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education and disease prevention.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.