BETTENCOURT
1723 Wade Ave., Santa Clara, CA. 95051
H: 408-244-9087 | C: 408-687-9513 | Elizbett21@yahoo.com
Summary
Experienced nurse eager to support and teach individuals interested in entering the Nursing
Profession. Accomplished patient educator who can provide education that is evidence based and supports cultural diversity. Fifteen years of experience as dedicated mentor and
preceptor to new nursing staff. Experienced nurse dedicated to ensuring administration of
quality nursing care to individuals with cancer.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . expected 05/2014
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AR
Emphasis in Nursing Education
PICC Insertion, Care, and Maintenance Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
AIDS Train-the-Trainer Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/1986
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Public Health Nurse Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12/1986
Experience
Educator for online class for RN to BSN program, Grand Canyon University . . . . . . . . . 2014
Practicum experience for Masters Program
Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Mt. View, CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 Present
01/2011 present
1. Oral Chemotherapy Oncology Nurse Navigator
Educate patients regarding oral chemotherapy, disease, treatment regimen, side
effects, side effect management, and adherence
Develop nurse navigator role as determined by needs assessment of department
Develop departmental process for monitoring of patients on oral chemotherapy
Serve as resource for nursing staff
Monitor patients routinely on oral chemotherapy/targeted therapy
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Direct Patient care: chemo and non-chemo administration (i.e.: antibiotics, blood
transfusions, IVIG, aerosolozied pentamidine, intravesicular treatments, blood draws,
phlebotomies, use of ommaya reservoir for chemo administration).
CVAD management, use, care PICC insertion, management and care
Professional Memberships
Professional Development