Jenny Booth, BSN, RN, OCN
Lebanon,United States
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate RN with a wealth of skills and experience, most recently in leadership as the Charge RN on one of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's regional chemotherapy infusion sites. Consistently collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible care for each patient. Looking to grow and enhance career by becoming an expert in another aspect of nursing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse, Infusion Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Basking Ridge, NJ
08.2020 - Current
- Facilitates care of 70-100 adult and pediatric oncology patients receiving treatment with chemotherapy, biotherapy, IV medications, and blood products.
- Manages 12-15 staff nurses working on unit per day and assigns patients to each nurse, as appropriate.
- Assists nurses with daily tasks, including assessing patients, starting IVs, and helping in emergencies/hypersensitivity reactions.
- Collaborates with MDs and other members of the multi-disciplinary team via phone calls and email to ensure the best care possible for each patient on the unit.
- Creates nursing schedule and assists Nurse Leader in providing feedback and reviews to staff nurses.
- Works closely with administrative staff to ensure proper patient scheduling.
- De-escalates situations in which patients are unhappy with their care in any way.
Registered Nurse, Infusion Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance
Basking Ridge , NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Administers chemotherapy/biotherapy, medications, and blood products to oncology patients of all ages and disease types.
- Monitors patients for adverse reactions and intervening during hypersensitivity reactions/medical emergencies.
- Educates patients and family members regarding potential treatment side effects and ways to manage them.
- Treats patients on Phase I-IV clinical trials, reviewing necessary protocol documentation and ensuring accurate charting.
Registered Nurse
Hunterdon Hematology Oncology, LLC.
Flemington , NJ
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Cared for oncology, hematology, GI, and rheumatology patients on a 12 bed infusion unit.
- Educated patients and families on adverse medication effects and how to manage care at home.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2013
Skills
- Vast knowledge of chemotherapy regimens
- Ability to educate patients and families
- Expert in patient assessment/triage
- Strong leadership skills
- Time management
- Effective communicator
- Experience in process improvement
- Quick learner
Memberships & Taskforces
- MSKCC Chemo/Bio Committee Member: 1/2022-present
Helps create new institutional guidelines regarding chemo/biotherapy administration and educates nursing staff on these changes.
- Chemo Library Optimization Group: 12/2021-present
Works with members of operations and administrative team to streamline scheduling of patients and reduce scheduling mistakes by creating proper treatment scheduling codes. Reviews current scheduling codes for errors and duplication.
- Preceptor Taskforce: 5/2020-present
Collaborates on a team of RNs to choose the winner of MSKCC's Outstanding Preceptor Award. Reviews literature on nursing preceptorship to improve the orientation process at MSK.
Certification
- Licensed NJ RN - 26NR16745600, Exp: 5/2023
- Oncology Certified Nurse - Exp: 12/2023
- Association of Pediatric Hem/Onc Nurses - Exp: 2/2024
- BLS - Exp: 9/2022
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse, Infusion Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Infusion Unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance
01.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hunterdon Hematology Oncology, LLC.
04.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Pennsylvania State University
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