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Mary Plaster

Nashville

Summary

Compassionate Oncology Nurse with extensive experience at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, adept at high-acuity patient assessment and rapid clinical decision-making. Proven ability to mentor new nurses and provide emotional support to patients and families during critical situations. Skilled in chemotherapeutic drug administration and effective prioritization in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Nurse

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Deliver high-acuity care in a fast-paced inpatient oncology setting
  • Respond to urgent situations including sepsis, neutropenic fever, and transfusion reactions
  • Administer chemotherapy, blood products, and high-risk medications with strict safety protocols
  • Prioritize multiple critical tasks and adapt quickly to rapidly changing conditions
  • Support patients and families through high-stress, emotionally intense situations
  • Mentor new oncology nurses and train them to work on the floor

Nursing Student - Emergency Department

Roane Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in fast-paced care for patients with urgent and emergent conditions
  • Observed triage, trauma care, and rapid interventions under RN supervision
  • Gained hands-on experience with IVs, EKGs, wound care, and splinting
  • Practiced prioritization, critical thinking, and teamwork in high-pressure situations

Child Life Volunteer - Behavioral Health

East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Engaged children and adolescents in therapeutic play to support emotional expression and coping
  • Assisted Child Life Specialists with group activities and one-on-one support in a secure unit
  • Used distraction, redirection, and trauma-informed communication during high-stress situations
  • Helped create a safe, calming environment tailored to developmental and behavioral needs

Student Nurse - School Nursing

Halls Middle School
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Provided basic health assessments, first aid, and medication administration under RN supervision
  • Supported students with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, ADHD)
  • Observed behavioral and psychosocial concerns in a school-aged population
  • Promoted health education and communicated with students in age-appropriate, supportive ways

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05-2024

Skills

  • High-acuity patient assessment and rapid clinical decision-making
  • End-of-life care
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Effective prioritization
  • Multitasking in fast-paced, high-stress environments
  • Chemotherapeutic drug administration
  • Patient and family education with trauma-informed, compassionate communication
  • Emotional resilience

Certification

Chemotherapy Administration - June 3rd, 2025

Basic Life Support - August 30th, 2024

Timeline

Oncology Nurse

TriStar Centennial Medical Center
07.2024 - Current

Nursing Student - Emergency Department

Roane Medical Center
03.2024 - 05.2024

Student Nurse - School Nursing

Halls Middle School
01.2024 - 03.2024

Child Life Volunteer - Behavioral Health

East Tennessee Children's Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Tennessee

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