Pamela Knowlton
San Mateo
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 45 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency and Oncology specialties.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
San Mateo, Burlingame, CA
04.2000 - 08.2023
- Assessed patient conditions through comprehensive physical examinations, leading to timely identification of health issues.
- Administered medications and treatments through infusion pumps, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient comfort.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management, fostering independence and understanding.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with physical therapy exercises, improving overall physical health and well-being.
- Reduced wait times for patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize workflow.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance strategies to promote optimal recovery.
- Administered chemotherapy using infusion pumps and monitored patient responses.
- Performed patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and updating care plans.
- Monitored and managed side effects of cancer treatments, providing supportive care.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
Staff Registered Nurse
California Cancer Care
San Mateo, CA
12.2016 - 12.2019
- Administered chemotherapy using infusion pumps and monitored patient responses.
- Performed patient assessments, identifying changes in condition and updating care plans.
- Monitored and managed side effects of cancer treatments, providing supportive care.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Assessed patients during course of treatment to identify concerning reactions.
- Provided compassionate care for oncology patients, addressing their physical and emotional needs during treatment.
- Assisted physicians in performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures for diagnostic purposes or therapeutic interventions.
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mills Peninsula Hospital
San Mateo, Burlingame, CA
12.1981 - 08.2016
- Reduced wait times for patients by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize workflow.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health maintenance strategies to promote optimal recovery.
- Explained discharge instructions and arranged or confirmed transportation for patients not admitted to hospital.
- Enhanced overall patient satisfaction by consistently providing empathetic and culturally sensitive care while addressing individual needs and preferences throughout their emergency department experience.
- Acted as an advocate for patients'' rights by establishing trust through open communication channels and addressing any concerns or grievances that arose throughout their stay in the emergency department setting.
- Prepared, administered, and documented medications and intravenous infusions on physician orders.
- Supported patients and family members with confident, soothing approach as they handled medical crises.
- Supported the professional development of student nurses through effective mentoring and supervision during clinical rotations within the emergency department.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently triaging and prioritizing cases in a fast-paced emergency department.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by serving as a reliable team member and offering support to colleagues when needed.
- Adhered to regulatory guidelines governing infection control practices in order to maintain a safe environment for both patients and staff members alike.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care by working closely with case managers, social workers, and other allied health professionals when coordinating discharges or transfers to alternate care facilities.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a range of nursing procedures such as IV insertion, wound care management, and airway maintenance during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with physicians in order to develop appropriate treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
University of The State of New York-Regents Colleg
New York, NYSkills
- Oncology nursing care
- Central line management
- Biotherapy administration
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Pain control
- Ethical practice
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Staff Registered Nurse
California Cancer Care
12.2016 - 12.2019
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
04.2000 - 08.2023
Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mills Peninsula Hospital
12.1981 - 08.2016
Associate of Science - Register Nurse
University of The State of New York-Regents Colleg