Marilyn Mirafelix
Antioch
Summary
Accomplished Staff Nurse II from Kaiser Permanente, specializing in Med/Surg Oncology with a proven track record in administering chemotherapy and leading patient education initiatives. Demonstrates strong critical thinking and compassionate caregiving, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mentoring new nurses and fostering team collaboration. Achieved increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and personalized care plans.
Dedicated and compassionate Oncology Nurse with 29 years of experience providing exceptional patient care in Oncology settings. proficient in administering chemotherapy, managing symptomatology and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient support.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse II, Med/Surg Oncology RN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient requirements.
- Mentored new oncology nurses, sharing knowledge gained from years of experience in specialized cancer care settings.
- Coordinated collaborative efforts with healthcare team members to facilitate patient centered care resulting to effective treatment outcomes.
- Implemented evidence -based practices to deliver personalized care plans ensuring optimal comfort and symptom management for oncology patient
- Educated patient and families on self care techniques, enabling them to participate in their treatment journey.
Staff Nurse Oncology/ Hematology
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
06.2007 - 02.2020
- Performs systematic, initial and ongoing assessment of the patient's physical and psycho-social status specific to the age of the patient.
- Assesses patient/family educational needs and readiness to learn and utilize appropriate resources. during admission and discharge planning.
- Collaborates with the patient/family and other members of the healthcare team to develop and update a plan of care that is consistent with the diagnosis and based on the patient's changing physical, psychosocial and age related requirements
- Transcribes physicians orders and review s nursing and medical orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Prepares, administers and documents the administrations oral, parenteral and topical medications as prescribed bt the physician.
- Intervenes appropriately in clinical emergency situations, initiates emergency resuscitative measures and assists with codes.
- Sets up equipment for and assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like Bone marrow biopsy/aspiration, lumbar puncture, Intrathecal chemotherapy, abdominal tapping, pleural tapping, etc
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with customers and other staff members.
- Acts as patient advocate and develop supportive relationship with patient/ family while maintaining a professional role.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in achieving performance goals.
Staff Nurse Oncology/Hematology Outpatient
Saudi Aramco
03.2000 - 06.2007
- Screening of patient at each visit, focusing on vital signs, general, physical and psychological condition, nutritional state, level of activity and any pain or symptoms associated with the therapy.
- Preparing files of patients before starting clinic hours,organizing and assisting with clinics, chaperoning female patients be examine by the physician
- Organizing follow up appointments for patients if or other treatment
- Checking and verifying Doctor's order-checking BSA, dose of ordered medications prior to faxing the orders to the pharmacy.
- Prepares, administers, documents the administration of oral,parenteral and topical medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Maintains accountability for narcotics and controlled drugs.
- Assisting with bone marrow biopsies and intrathecal , intravessical and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
- Administering blood products, chemotherapeutic agents and test doses
- `kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with patients and other staff members.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
Charge Nurse Medical Surgical Oncology
Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
03.1997 - 02.2000
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Assess and allocate workloads and ensure patient's safety at all times
- Organize the unit activity and communications in relation to the other staff for the duration of the shift
- IV placement, accessing CVADs, PICC lines , ports
- Mixing/administering chemotherapeutic drugs as ordered by the Attending Oncologist
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Nurse
Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
03.1996 - 02.1997
- Worked within 21 bed capacity medical/surgical oncology unit.
- Responsible for 6-7 patients from admission to discharge
- Carrying out Doctor's orders
- Mixing and administering chemotherapy as ordered by the attending Oncologist
- Work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Established positive relationships with patients and other staff members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing
Blumentritt, Manila Philippines06-1994
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiver, Dedicated to providing empathetic and personalized care to oncology patients
- Strong Critical Thinking, High skilled in assessing patient and complex situations, implementing effective care plans and making quick decisions to ensure optimal patient care outcomes
- Effective communicator
- Team Player
- Flexible
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Biotherapy-Chemotherapy Certification
Timeline
Staff Nurse II, Med/Surg Oncology RN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse Oncology/ Hematology
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
06.2007 - 02.2020
Staff Nurse Oncology/Hematology Outpatient
Saudi Aramco
03.2000 - 06.2007
Charge Nurse Medical Surgical Oncology
Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
03.1997 - 02.2000
Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Nurse
Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center
03.1996 - 02.1997
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Biotherapy-Chemotherapy Certification
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing
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