Rhett Buckley, RN, BSN
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemotherapy/Hematology Infusion RN
Mark M Connolly Center for Cancer and Specialty Care, Ascension St Joseph Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Administration of chemotherapeutic agents, both intravenously and by injection, following careful review of vital signs, labs, imaging studies; monitoring closely for adverse effects
- Fluent in establishing intravenous access both via peripheral IV and port access, using sterile procedure as appropriate, monitoring for infiltration and adverse events
- Worked collaboratively with patients, providers, schedulers, caregivers, both in and out of the outpatient clinic, to achieve optimal outcomes amid myriad clinical considerations
Registered Nurse
Diamond Headache Unit, St Joseph Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked with patient population suffering from chronic migraine headaches, cluster headaches, hemiplegic migraines, and concurrent comorbidities; daily communication with families both in-house and remote.
- Treated patients’ medical needs while also optimizing psychosocial outcomes; understanding the wide-ranging effects of chronic pain on physical, mental, and emotional health, and patient advocacy across the interdisciplinary team.
Registered Nurse
Glenbrook Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked primarily on Med-Surg unit, with varied patient populations, including, pre/post-surgery, GI, genitourinary, pulmonary, CIWA/psych, and palliative.
- Worked as an RN on expanded COVID-specific unit to achieve optimal patient outcomes in an evolving care environment.
- Experienced in a broad spectrum of nursing skills, including wound care, urinary catheterization, blood transfusion, med administration including highly regimented IV therapy such as heparin drips and vancomycin.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago05.2024
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Oakton Community College, School of Nursing
05.2021
Skills
- Compassionate, attentive RN with superb communication skills
- Proficient in peripheral IV placement
- Fluent in port access and central line care
- Experienced in medication administration of all varieties, and monitoring for adverse effects
- Skilled patient assessor with strong ability to quickly establish patient rapport
- Experienced with EPIC charting systems, used in all current and prior nursing positions
- ONS certified for oncology administration, BLS/CPR certified
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Chemotherapy/Hematology Infusion RN
Mark M Connolly Center for Cancer and Specialty Care, Ascension St Joseph Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse
Diamond Headache Unit, St Joseph Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Glenbrook Hospital
08.2021 - 01.2022
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Oakton Community College, School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
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