AIDA A.

GERBEC
4466 Dunleary Dr. Dublin, Oh. 43017 (614) 546-7968 ag985562@gmail.com

ONCOLOGY NURSING
Dynamic, articulate and knowledgeable Registered Nursing professional making a bold transition into Oncology Nursing, demonstrating more than 30 years of broad based, educational, clinical/hospital experience, and transferable patient care experience. Eager to contribute effective nursing/patient techniques, and current Oncology patient experience toward optimizing the goals of a progressive employer utilizing extensive Nursing education, experience, and knowledge gained while studying Masters program in CNS Nursing with emphasis in Oncology. Core Competencies Understanding of Oncology Patient Care Oncology course work through ONS Critical thinking skills Strong in Communications Riding in Pelotonia 2012 Award Winning Nursing Service Extensive cardiac background EMR Management Helped attain Magnet Status PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Private Hospice Patient, Dublin Oh 2011 Present Private Duty Nurse Provide part-time private duty nursing with an amythrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient enrolled in Hospice with current terminal diagnosis. Began in late 2010 and provide twiceweekly assistance to gain hands-on cancer experience and provide excellent one-on-one patient assistance and care. Accurately assess and implement patient care using a portable ventilator, provide ongoing physical/psychosocial assessment and transportation services to out of home appointments. Key Highlights: Provide ADLs and prescribed progressive regimen of exercise, nutrition, and disease management Marked patient improvement since beginning assignment with eating, engaging in family decisions and demonstrating interest in friends/ family, renewed interest in music and activity, and decreased isolation Unique opportunity to observe and be involved in the day to day challenges/victories of a hospice patient and their family Scioto Family Practice, Dublin OH 2011 Present Clinical Nurse Began tenure as a full-time fill in for nurse out on maternity leave and eventually offered a full-time position that I declined due to educational planning to enter a Masters program in Oncology Nursing and wanting to work solely with oncology patients. Continue to provide as needed assistance in a contingent position providing patient check in and exam room assignments as well as taking vital signs and documenting all relevant health questions. Ascertain patients symptoms, discuss findings with physician, and dispense prescribed treatment plans that include new medications, EKGs and any inoculation programs required. Triage phone calls from patients. Key Highlights: As a cancer survivor, I demonstrate close personal knowledge of patients fears/issues and am able to effectively discuss these concerns and provide informational and personal experiences if it would benefit the patient. I am also a nurse who always focuses on my patients needs first.

Demonstrate dedication to the nursing profession, as I was eager to get back to work instead of collecting long-term disability.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS MS, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology Currently attending Wright State University, Dayton OH BS, Nursing - 1980 Ohio State University, Columbus OH Affiliations: Oncology Nursing Society/CCONS 2011 to Present/Spring Conference Committee-2012