Yvonne Davidson
Waterloo,Canada
Summary
To leverage my extensive experience in oncology nursing and clinical education to excel as an Education Practice Leader at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. My aim is to promote evidence-based practices, design impactful educational programs and foster a culture of continuous learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Systemic Therapy Suite
Grand River Regional Cancer Center
01.2009 - Current
- Assessing and educating oncology patient throughout their cancer journey
- Administering Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Order verification and confirmation
- Peripheral/central intravenous care
- Assisting with procedures such as bone marrow biopsies, lumbar punctures and intrathecal chemotherapy
- Responding to medical emergencies e.g., drug reactions and transfusion reactions
- Problem solving and troubleshooting regarding home care supports, appointments etc
- Orientating new staff related to program policies and nursing standards as well as assisting with required oncology skills
- Covering Team Lead position as needed and all the responsibilities related to this position
Clinical Lead Cerner PowerChart Project Phase 1
Grand River Regional Cancer Center
12.2022 - 05.2024
- Providing feedback related to current practices for nursing in the cancer program and applying these practices to Cerner processes and design
- Review Cerner PowerPlans for content and clarity
- Collaborating with the Digital Learning Team to provide Phase 1 education for nursing across the Cancer Centre
- Assisting the oncology physician group with Phase 1 education and troubleshooting issues in real time
- Creating and distributing job aids related to Cerner Phase 1 go live. Updating job aids as current PowerPlans evolve.
Transplant Coordinator Nurse
Grand River Regional Cancer Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisting patient to navigate between the Grand River Cancer Centre and the Juravinski Cancer Centre
- Assessing patients pre and post treatment in the outpatient setting
- Organizing patient appointments and coordinating with transplant centre
- IV initiation and central venous access care and education around Apheresis Catheters
- Providing comprehensive patient education regarding treatment, side effects, preventative measures and disease process
- Nursing education related to post transplant care and central line care
- Created guideline for the care of apheresis lines related to the transplant population
- Providing supportive treatments for patients pre and post autologous stem cell transplant
- Problem solving and troubleshooting regarding home care supports, appointments etc
- Data tracking and reporting
Team Lead, Inpatient Oncology
Grand River Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2017
- Involved in role development process
- Resource to staff and assisting with staff education
- Assisting physicians with procedures e.g bone marrow biopsies and chest tube placement
- Facilitating learning related to procedures, chemotherapy and venous access
- Managing patient flow including discharge planning/hospice applications
- Leading daily multidisciplinary rounds meetings
- Participating in family meetings regarding level of care, medical status and discharge planning
- Supporting inpatient oncology initiatives and committees from a frontline nurse perspective
Interim Clinical Manager, Inpatient Oncology
Grand River Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Daily management of the inpatient oncology unit including staffing, resources, budget and employee performance management
- Facilitator and lead for multiple quality initiatives including reducing acute length of stay, implementing falls prevention initiatives and using patient acuity to allocate nursing resources
- Responsible for responding to patient care concerns as well as both nursing and multidisciplinary team concerns
- Co-chair of the Inpatient Unit Council
- Lead for Quality of Care Committee including reviewing safety net incident reports for trends and addressing safety concerns
- Assumed responsibility for staffing of the outpatient systemic therapy suite
Registered Staff Nurse, Inpatient Oncology
Grand River Hospital
05.2003 - 01.2011
- Managing the care of 4-6 oncology patients per shift
- Aiding in development of care plans, implementing nursing interventions and discharging
- Working with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients
- Patient education regarding chemotherapy, medications and physician's orders
- Working with palliative care patients and dealing with end of life care
- Pain Management
- Administering chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- Mentoring nursing students and new staff
Education
Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate -
De Souza Institute
Toronto, ON01.2011
Canadian Nurses Association of Oncology Certification -
Canadian Nurses Association
01.2006
Diploma - Nursing
Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON01.2003
Skills
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Clinical expertise
- Healthcare Informatics
Primary Assets
- Current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario, 2024, 0390427
- Chemotherapy certified since 2003
- Participation with Inpatient Oncology Unit Council, Central Lines Working Group, Hypersensitivity Committee
- Completed an RNAO Advanced Clinical Practice Fellowship, 2012
- Member of the Acuity Research Project, 2010-2013
- Presented at Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology, 2011, 2013, 2022
- Received Nursing Excellence Award, 2004, Grand River Hospital
- Completed and Advanced Clinical Practice Fellowship through RNAO 2013
Timeline
Clinical Lead Cerner PowerChart Project Phase 1
Grand River Regional Cancer Center
12.2022 - 05.2024
Transplant Coordinator Nurse
Grand River Regional Cancer Center
04.2017 - 05.2018
Interim Clinical Manager, Inpatient Oncology
Grand River Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Team Lead, Inpatient Oncology
Grand River Hospital
01.2011 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse, Systemic Therapy Suite
Grand River Regional Cancer Center
01.2009 - Current
Registered Staff Nurse, Inpatient Oncology
Grand River Hospital
05.2003 - 01.2011
Provincial Standardized Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certificate -
De Souza Institute
Canadian Nurses Association of Oncology Certification -
Canadian Nurses Association
Diploma - Nursing
Conestoga College
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