Pediatric Oncology Nurse Resume
Pediatric oncology nurses work for children suffering from cancer. The work with pediatricians and assist them in all the phases of cancer treatments. Whether it is clinical or non-clinical, the duties they do help children and their parents in dealing with the malignant disease. They help patients in understanding what has happened to them and why they are made to go through all the check-up routines. Besides encourage patients, they also infuse faith in their parents on recovering from cancer.
Nurses interested to work for cancer children must have patience, compassion, good communication, and flexibility. Remaining calm under pressure, think well on their feet, and quick decision-making skills are also important to perform the job.
Pediatric Oncology Nurse Resume Example
Amy R. Baker
4789 Raver Croft Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-697-8498
Email: arbaker@anymail.com
Career Objective:
To give kind and compassionate patient care to children for cancer treatment as a pediatric oncology nurse, and provide emotional support and motivation to patients and their parents.
Summary of Skills:
Experience with pediatric oncology treatments and clinical research
Experience in giving radiation therapy and administering IVs
High patience and compassion for cancer patients
Strong pediatric experience with teaching skills
Good bedside manner and communication skills
Flexible and critical thinker with ability to take right decisions
Work Experience:
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Benny's Medical Center, Chattanooga, TN
June 2012 - Present
- Perform diagnosis and identify patient care needs
- Plan cancer treatment and administer chemotherapy
- Explain treatment plans to children and their parents
- Address physical and psychological needs of patients and parents
- Provide routine and intensive care to patients
- Provide kind and compassionate care to children and adults
- Establish personal rapport with children and parents
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Happy Children Clinic, Chattanooga, TN
August 2010 - May 2012
- Assisted physicians in cancer treatments, including blood transfusions
- Gave pain medication and monitored its effectiveness
- Adjusted dosages according to doctor's instructions
- Performed daily assessments necessary to check patients' condition
- Played teaching and support role for patients and parents
- Coordinated patient care with cancer and acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Calmed children and help them overcome fear
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
ABC University, Chattanooga, TN
2009
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Certification in Chemotherapy
State Nursing Board, Chattanooga, TN
2010
Reference:
On request.
