Michelle Banach
Algonquin,IL
Summary
Job Experience:
Oncology: 5 years, Bariatrics 1 year, MS/Tele 5 years, BMT 4 years, Hospice 5 years, Pediatrics 4 years. Step down 5 years, Pre-op/ post op 1 year
Driven registered nurse with 5 years of experience in BMT/Oncology, travel nursing and pediatric care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health. Eight years of hospital, pharmaceutical, and acute care experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Oncology Nurse
Aya
07.2024 - Current
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Coordinated complex care plans, working closely with case managers, social workers, and financial counselors to optimize patient outcomes.
Travel Nurse Telemetry/ Step Down/GI/ MS/ Peds
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Travel Oncology Nurse
Northwestern Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition, medication side effects and proper skin treatments after radiation.
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and IV infusion treatment facility.
Travel Oncology Nurse
Porter Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse Telemetry/ Peds/ MS
Northwestern Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2021
Oncology & Bariatric Nurse/Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered BMT/Oncology Nurse
Advocate Media Group
04.2019 - 09.2020
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
Trauma ICU Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PICC lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI2019
Bachelor of Science - Community health
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL2015
Skills
- Patient confidentiality with patient/family centered care
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Strong physical assessment skills
- Adaptable
Certifications
Chemotherapy & BMT certification
NIH
ACLS
BLS
PALS
Additional Information
Camp One Step Children's Oncology through Children's hospital of Wisconsin and Lurie Children's Hospital which allows pediatric cancer patients to go to camp for two weeks. Being apart of the Nursing/ Counselor staff to give treatments and take care of the children in the program. Clinical navigation program through Children's hospital of Wisconsin, is a program to help families who need food, transportation or other services get the help they need. National Student Nurses association, FIMRC, Melanoma Run, Diabetes Walk, Medical Mission trip, and Global diversity and Health study abroad to Australia and London.
Timeline
Travel Oncology Nurse
Aya
07.2024 - Current
Travel Oncology Nurse
Northwestern Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse Telemetry/ Step Down/GI/ MS/ Peds
Baptist Health Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2024
Travel Oncology Nurse
Porter Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse Telemetry/ Peds/ MS
Northwestern Medicine
09.2021 - 12.2021
Oncology & Bariatric Nurse/Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2021
Registered BMT/Oncology Nurse
Advocate Media Group
04.2019 - 09.2020
Trauma ICU Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Wisconsin
11.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science - Community health
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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