Andrew Parnell
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in oncology nursing, known for high standards and impactful patient care. Proven ability to manage complex treatment plans and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on achieving results, with expertise in patient advocacy and comprehensive care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner
Hightide Australian Shepherds & Pro Handling
01.2019 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations of a small business specializing in breeding and showing Australian Shepherds. Overseeing tasks such as scheduling, client communication, and event planning.
- Develops and maintain client relationships, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborate with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Coordinate logistics for dog shows and events, including travel arrangements and registration for AKC competitions.
- Oversee financial management tasks, including budgeting, inventory, and breeding records, ensuring compliance with AKC regulations and ethical standards.
Oncology Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, progress notes, and discharge planning activities in electronic medical records systems.
- Provided emotional support for oncology patients experiencing distress related to their diagnoses or treatments, utilizing active listening skills and empathetic communication techniques.
- Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and proper patient education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for oncology patients, promoting optimal treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals to palliative care services when appropriate for advanced-stage cancer patients requiring comprehensive symptom management interventions beyond traditional disease-focused treatments.
- Served as a patient advocate during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring that the patient''s needs were considered in decision-making processes related to their care plans.
- Educated patients and their families about cancer diagnoses, treatment options, symptom management strategies, and available support resources.
- Monitored patients closely for side effects and complications related to cancer treatments, intervening promptly when necessary to manage symptoms effectively.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored and precepted new nursing staff, fostering a positive work environment for team collaboration and growth.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA05-2016
Skills
- Team leadership
- Oncology treatment planning and chemotherapeutic drug administration
- Radiation therapy support
- Palliative care/End-of-life care
- Medical documentation using Epic EMR
- Patient support and education
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Care planning/Goal setting
- Problem-solving/Decision-making
- Task delegation and unit coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Daisy Nominee recipient
Daisy Award nominations are submitted by patients and hospital staff alike. The Daisy Award is given to nurses who demonstrate extraordinary care and compassion within their scope of practice.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Owner
Hightide Australian Shepherds & Pro Handling
01.2019 - Current
Oncology Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College