Priscilla N.

Ambang, RN, OCN

E-mail: PriscillaAmbang@comcast.net

EDUCATION
01/01/16 – present – RN-BSN, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing (anticipated graduation Fall/2018)
2009 - John Tyler Community College, Chester, VA - AAS Nursing
1991 - Richmond Technical Center, Richmond, VA - Practical Nursing license

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
08/2014 – Present
Bon Secours, Community Hospital Outpatient Infusion Center - Infusion Nurse
Job responsibilities: Outpatient setting primarily treating a variety of patients, primarily cancer patients for
chemotherapy, immunotherapy, injections, as well treatment for other chronic and acute illnesses, or short stay
procedures, such as wound care, antibiotic therapy, central line maintenance, as well other infusion visits for a
multitude of diagnoses, including auto-immune disorders, blood transfusions, simple diuresis, iron deficiencies, and
long term antibiotic therapy.. Primarily treating oncology/hematology patients, administering prescribed medication
and/or treatment in accordance with nursing standards. Proficient ability to observe, document, and report patient’s
condition during examination, procedure or administration of treatment, recognizing emergent situations.
Knowledgeable about risks and side effects associated with each drug. Proficiently able to implement an
individualized plan of care in collaboration with ordering physician and/or nurse practitioner. Providing general
patient care to patients and communicates patient assessments to managing physician or NP. Other responsibilities;
wound care, injections, behavioral health injections, lab work, migraine treatment, etc. Educates patients and family
members about procedures, treatment, and maintenance of health and well-being. Able to multitask and delegate
appropriately. Also acts as charge nurse, ensuring patient satisfaction and appropriate staffing ratios, communication
between staff, pharmacy, and physicians. Also responsible for equipment and supplies, ensuring safe, proficient, and
excellent flow of patient care. Competent in IV skills, knowledge of IV/CADD pumps, and usage of a variety of
central venous catheters, primarily, Port-a-Caths, PICCs, and peripheral IV’s.

03/2009 – 08/2014
Virginia Cancer Institute, Mechanicsville, VA - RN- Infusion Nurse
Job responsibilities: Intravenous therapy to oncology/hematology patients, primarily chemotherapy. Administers
prescribed medication and/or treatment in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, documents, and reports
patient’s condition during examination, procedure or administration of treatment, recognizing emergent situations.
Knowledgeable about risks and side effects associated with each drug. Implements an individualized plan of care in
collaboration with physician and/or nurse practitioner. Provides general patient care to patients and communicates
patient assessments to managing physician or NP. Educates patients and family members about procedures,
treatment, and maintenance of health and well-being. Able to multitask and delegate appropriately. Competent in IV
skills, knowledge of IV/CADD pumps, and usage of a variety of central venous catheters, primarily, Port-a-Caths,
PICCs, and peripheral IV’s. Also trained to prepare and verify chemotherapy.

09/2008 – 03/2009
Virginia Premier Health Plan, Richmond, VA - Coding Compliance Auditor
Job responsibilities: Review Medical Documentation, Emergency Room Notes, Operative Notes, etc. to determine
the appropriate level of financial responsibility associated with claim payment. Responsible for performing audits of
the aforementioned documents to detect inappropriate billing practices (i.e., fraud and abuse). Plan and execute
audits to determine compliance with internal policies and procedures, federal, state, local, and regulatory
laws/agencies. Identify, monitor, and analyze aberrant patterns of utilization and/or fraudulent activities by health
care providers through prepayment claims review and post payment auditing. Correlate review findings with
appropriate actions (provider education, recovery of monies, and cost avoidance). Review Emergency Room notes,
based on Prudent Layperson Standards, to determine appropriate claim payment levels and process medical claims
as required.

08/2009 – 02/2012
 Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA - RN- PRN Hematology/Oncology
Job responsibilities: Strong hematology/oncology background. Team nursing, primary care nursing, medication
administration and teaching (specializing in hematology/oncology issues and treatment). Chemotherapy
administration; strong medical/surgical background; proficient with phlebotomy and intravenous insertion; frequent
effective communication with physicians, social work, administration, etc; multi-disciplinary approach to patient
care.

8/2006 – 03/2009
Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA - LPN- PRN Hematology/Oncology
Job responsibilities: Strong hematology/oncology background. Team nursing, primary care nursing, medication
administration and teaching (specializing in hematology/oncology issues and treatment). Chemotherapy
administration; strong medical/surgical background; proficient with phlebotomy and intravenous insertion; frequent
effective communication with physicians, social work, administration, etc; multi-disciplinary approach to patient
care.

10/2001 – 09/2008
Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Richmond, VA - LPN/Information Specialist II
Job responsibilities: Provide detailed product information to consumers, healthcare professionals, and retailers via
phone, mail and the Internet. Collect and document quality defects and Adverse Event reports from consumers,
healthcare professionals, and retailers, accurately and completely, ensuring deadlines are met. Provide oral and
written summaries of lab reports to consumers. Assist with department projects and periodic reports, and
recommend changes for improvement. Participate in monthly audit of entire department, identifying errors, trends,
and areas of improvement (team of three, reviewing files generated by 19 employees). Perform the Team Leader’s
duties in her absence, including distributing and organizing workflow, collating lab reports, corresponding with
laboratories, maintaining high priority files, distributing files for follow-up throughout the department, updating files
and running reports as needed. Identify areas of concern involving the workflow within Product Quality and propose
ideas for improvement. Coordinate and maintain team workflow during Team Leaders absence. Act as a mentor to
new employees in Product Quality. Numerous training functions with new hires, Perform daily job functions using
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, GroupWise, and Lotus notes.

1995-2000
American Critical Care Services, Richmond, VA - Licensed Practical Nurse
Job responsibilities: Staff relief in hospitals across the Richmond area with widespread area of nursing. Diverse
settings including neurology, orthopedics, medical/surgical nursing, rehabilitation, some critical care and cardiac
rehab, minimal obstetrics/gynecology, some labor and delivery. This type of nursing has enabled me to be able to
adapt to different environments and has broadened my educational experience and communication skills.

1991-2001
Memorial Regional Medical Center, Mechanicsville, VA - Licensed Practical Nurse, Hematology/Oncology
Job responsibilities: Strong hematology/oncology background. Team nursing, primary care nursing, medication
administration and teaching (specializing in hematology/oncology issues and treatment). Chemotherapy
administration. Strong medical/surgical background. Proficient with phlebotomy and intravenous insertion. Frequent
effective communication with physicians, social work, administration, etc. Multidisciplinary approach to patient
care.

QUALIFICATIONS and TRAINING PROFILE

Ability to multitask, successfully performing a variety of functions
Ability to identify high priority issues and trends, with appropriate follow-up
Able to smoothly coordinate special projects and efforts with team members
Align work ethic with company values and comply with Standard Operating Procedures
Strong mentorship and training background
Proficiency in working with Microsoft WORD/Excel/PowerPoint, Adobe, and WebEx.
Superior attention to detail and problem solving skills to resolve issues in a timely, efficient manner.
Conscientious, quick learner with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Chemotherapy certification
Oncology Certified Nurse
References available upon request