Kerri Chiarappa

Working in outpatient setting at the Windsor Regional Cancer Center 2022- Current

• Chemo Suite Nurse:
• Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
• Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy to patients.
• Reviewed labs, medications prior to treatment, and collaborated with pharmacist regarding any abnormal results.
• Accessed implanted ports and other central lines. Monitored placement of sites to prevent any extravasations.
• Assisted Physicians and NP's in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.
• Systemic Oncology Nurse : Specialize in Lung Ca, Breast Ca, Head & Neck.
• Completing consults with full medical history, medication list to provide information for Oncologist.
• Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
• Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated including medication list, allergies and diagnosis.
• Ongoing monitoring of labs and oral chemotherapy agents call backs.
• Orientate new staff to systemic setting.
• Provided mentorship for nursing students completing clinical rotations within the oncology department, guiding them through essential skills development while fostering professional growth opportunities.

Worked inpatient Oncology on 4WT from 2008 - 2022

• Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
• Administered chemotherapy and other targeted therapies safely, following stringent protocols to minimize adverse effects on patients.
• Provided mentorship for nursing students completing clinical rotations within the oncology department, guiding them through essential skills development while fostering professional growth opportunities.
• Patient care in palliative setting, providing compassionate care to patient and theirs families during the most difficult times.

• Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information, and directed calls.
• Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
• Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
• Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
• Coordinated diagnostic tests, collection of samples and transportation to scanning rooms.