Rebecca McCanless, RN, PHN, BSN, OCN, CBCN
Ferndale
Summary
Dedicated Charge Nurse with extensive experience in patient advocacy, care planning, and chronic disease management. Proven ability to develop and implement effective care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Charge Nurse, Hematology Oncology
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
Eureka
03.2013 - Current
- Assisted with patient assessments and care planning.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care activities.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Supervised Registered Nurses and Medical Assistants.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
Clinic RN
Pacific Heart Group
Eureka
01.2005 - 02.2013
- Provided direct patient care in cardiology clinic settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Educated patients on heart health and lifestyle modifications.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health promotion topics.
- Provided leadership role in developing new clinical programs within the clinic setting.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized patient plans of care.
RN Staff Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
Eureka
07.2003 - 01.2005
- Delivered patient care and support in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA05-2003
Associate of Arts - Pre-nursing Studies
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CA05-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Patient advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Time management
- Plan of action implementation
- Nurse Navigation
Certification
Certified Breast Care Nurse-Oncology Nurse Society 2021-current
Affiliations
Clinical Trial Research Coordinator-2016-current
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Hematology Oncology
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center
03.2013 - Current
Clinic RN
Pacific Heart Group
01.2005 - 02.2013
RN Staff Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
07.2003 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Humboldt State University
Associate of Arts - Pre-nursing Studies
College of The Redwoods