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JEN MFURANZIMA, R.N., B.S.N., OCN

DESIGNATIONS

Licensed Registered Nurse in Maine (compact licensure) and Massachusetts, Oncology Certified Nurse-OCN, BCLS certified, CRMA trainer, and Maine Developmental Disabilities Nursing Network member.
 

EDUCATION

Simmons College
Boston, MA
Spring 1997
Bachelor of Science        
Major: Nursing  

          
EXPERIENCE

Specialty Pharmacy Nursing Network (SPNN)

Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire
Feb. ‘21 - Present
Home IV Nurse    

• Provides in-home specialty IV therapy in three states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine

• Sets up the IV device for the patient

• Orders and picks up medication from the network pharmacies

• Ensures delivery of the correct dosages

• Answers questions from the patient

• Creates a calming environment and makes sure the patient is comfortable during the treatment

New England Integrated Living Support LLC     
Saco, ME
May 2020-Present
Nurse Director

• Supports assisted living for Section 21 recipients serving Cumberland and York counties by providing quality care for Intellectually and Developmentally Challenged individuals.

• Trains DSPs as a  State certified CRMA course instructor

Option Care Health: Infusion Therapy Services

Bedford, NH
Jan 2011- Mar 2020    
Nursing Supervisor '

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• Specialized in-home IV therapy as a field nurse, nursing supervisor, and Clinical coordinator

• Tenured nursing supervisor role for two years -14 Direct reports, 13 RN’s, one administrative staff member, and responsible for Maine DOH state licensing audit 

• Facilitated, monitored, and addressed nursing productivity, nursing cx monthly financials, yearly staff reviews, annual skills lab, and supervisory nursing visits

• Conducted interviews and hiring of new nurses, an orientation program for new staff, weekly/monthly and quarterly staff meetings as well as 1:1 audits

• Ensured nursing chart documentation and audited individual nurse notes

• Provided education to improve documentation accuracy 

• Participated in quality improvement programs that included chart audits, employee file audits, incident reporting audits, scheduling of RN’s/patient visits with a focus on cost-effective scheduling

• Held responsibility for infection control measures

• Cared for chronically ill patients with immune deficiency, oncologic diagnosis, end of life care, pain management, infectious disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Autoimmune Disorders, and neurologic disorders

• Assigned as intake and charge nurse half-time (2001-2010)

• Maintained off-hours on-call duties with telephone triage

UBUNTU Care
Portland, ME
Nov ‘19 - Ju ‘20
RN Consultant

• Provided expert nursing consultation for eMAR management, managed MAR, responsible for all new prescription entries and monthly MAR configurations, clinical documentation, and support staff education

• Participated as a member of the executive management team.  Provided on-call support for staff

• Educated staff on documentation requirements, individual client health needs, medication purpose, and side effects

Maine Medical Center
Scarborough, ME
No ‘09 - Dec ‘18
RN Care Manager, Clinical Nurse II, Outpatient IV therapy Room  

• Held responsibilities ranging from case management to utilization review for a variety of specialties, including but not limited to medical cardiology, joint replacement units, oncology, Mother-Baby/Newborn/NICU/CCN.  Daily assignments could range between 15-20 patients

• Specialized in IV therapy

• Cared for GYN oncology, general oncology, blood disorders, immune deficiency, infectious disease, neurological disorders patients

• Attained expert proficiency in peripheral and central line access and care

• Assigned to Charge Nurse duties that included order entry, triage of patient flow, RN assignments, assisting secretary with scheduling, physician follow-up, and chemotherapy order verification

• Took part in an interdisciplinary care team

• Acted as a patient advocate

University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
Sep ‘05 - Mar ‘17
Clinical Instructor        

• Taught Junior and Senior level nursing students in the clinical setting at Maine Medical Center

• Researched appropriate patient assignments for students   

University of New England
Portland, ME
Jan ‘13 - Jul ‘13
Adjunct Faculty Member

• Guided and instructed eight nursing students in a clinical setting

• Functioned as a clinical instructor on the 40-bed adult inpatient oncology and Acute Care for the Elderly units Maine Medical Center

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
Boston, MA
Aug ‘98 - Jul ‘00
Registered Nurse

• Specialized in chemotherapy administration

• Provided care to the general oncology population in the outpatient setting

• Developed individualized patient care plans, and post-chemotherapy discharge teaching sheets

• Worked as an integral part of the nurse-physician team to manage the chemotherapy infusion room

• Acted as per diem telephone triage nurse on after-hours call line

Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Aug ‘97 - Aug ‘98
Registered Nurse

• Handled total and complete care of inpatient oncology patient

• Bore responsibility for developing individual care plans and collaborating with the patient to execute the plan

• Developed therapeutic relationships with patients and their families

• Experienced all aspects of oncology care, including care of stem cell and BMT transplant patients

• Engaged in patient care rounds with the interdisciplinary team consistently 

• Performed all patient care without CNA assistance

• Took part in continuing education programs

• Applied and was admitted into the Oncology Nursing Society, local chapter SMONS

• Became Oncology Certified Nurse since 2010

• Attained the Active Chemotherapy Provider Card

INTERESTS

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Yoga, gardening, travel, and gourmet healthy cooking