Patricia Kearns

• Provides and coordinates care for average 8-10 patients per day in a fast paced outpatient clinic
• Precepts new staff to ensure that all members of the team are highly trained
• Administers chemotherapy/biotherapy/immunotherapy and other supportive treatments in a safe and effective manner to our adult oncology/ hematology patients
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills when assessing patients'' responses to therapy or detecting potential complications related to cancer treatments.
• Educated patients on chemotherapy medications, side effects, and self-care measures, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering positive relationships and trust throughout the treatment process.
• Reduced treatment complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions and promptly notifying the oncologist.
• Consistently adhered to medication administration policies, minimizing the risk of errors or adverse events involving high-risk medications such as chemotherapy agents.
• Collaborated with the pharmacy team to ensure timely and accurate preparation of chemotherapy medications, minimizing wait times for patients in the infusion center.

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