1. Michele Gaskins, R.N., B.S.N.
P.O. Box 3017 ♦ Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 258 – 3910 ♦ michelegaskins10@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
OncologyNurse,Patient Navigator, Gibson CancerCenter 2014 - Present
 Serve as the liaison between patients, providers, and administrators from diagnosis to survivorship
 Ensure compassionate care management by operating as a comprehensive patient resource
 Address complex patient needs by developing extensive partnerships throughout all aspects of the patient
experience, including initial referral, assessment, provision of social services, financial planning and
assistance, treatment, and follow-up
 Advocate for patients and facilitate at every stage to ensure the removal of any barriers to care
Clinical Trial ResearchCoordinator,Gibson CancerCenter 2009 - 2014
 Screened patients to confirm eligibility for participation in clinical trials for cancer research
 Guided eligible patients through the clinical trial consent and enrollment process
 Prepared and processed all documentation and maintained all necessary records for trial patients
 Scheduled study visits and coordinated all necessary patient appointments and tests
 Oversaw adherence to study protocol for patient evaluations, treatment administration, and collection,
processing, and shipping of biological specimens
RegisteredNurse(Outpatient Endoscopy),Southeastern Regional Medical Center 2004 - 2009
 Prepared patients for endoscopy procedures by conducting patient assessments and starting IVs
 Administered conscious sedation, monitored patient vital signs, and assisted patients during recovery
 Readied patients for discharge, conducted electronic charting and completed discharge paperwork
 Operated instruments, supplies, and equipment in a cost-effective manner while maintaining the highest
standard of patient care
RegisteredNurse (Chemotherapy), Gibson CancerCenter 1999 - 2004
 Administered chemotherapy treatments as an Oncology-Certified Nurse, and supported oncologists during
treatment procedures and examinations
 Assisted in the physician clinic as needed by conducting patient assessments, assisting with bone marrow
biopsies, starting IVs, and drawing blood for lab analysis
 Gained extensive experience in the use of portacaths, peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines), and
Hickman catheters
RegisteredNurse, Lumberton Medical Clinic 1993 - 1999
 Mixed and administered chemotherapy treatments in a clinical environment for a practicing physician
 Conducted patient assessments and lab work, and documented patient responses to treatment
 Assisted in the development and coordination of comprehensive patient care plans
RegisteredNurse, Southeastern Regional Medical Center 1987 - 1993
 Provided direct quality care on the floor of the medical unit by conducting patient assessments, administering
medication, recording and monitoring vitals, administering tube feedings, changing dressings, and performing
charge nurse duties
 Ensured the highest standard of patient care as an operating room circulator, including preparing patient
rooms for surgical procedures, conducting patient assessments, and assisting a multidisciplinary healthcare
team with pre-surgery arrangements
 Assisted anesthesia team during patient sedation and assisted surgeons as needed during and post operation
EDUCATION
CERTIFICATIONS
AWARDS
BachelorofScienceinNursing, University of Mount Olive
 Successfully completed ADN to BSN program while working full-time
Associate’sDegree inNursing,Robeson Community College
Bio-Chemotherapy Certified
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Member, Society of Certified Research Associates
Clinical Ladders Nurse Award 2005 – 2014
Who’s Who Among Nurses 2013
Clinical Nurse of Excellence 2009