FARMINGTON – Franklin Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that April Paradis, RN, OCN, has earned the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) credential from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. The purpose of the credential is to promote excellence in patient care and professional practice by validating specialized knowledge in oncology nursing.
To receive the credential, Paradis passed a comprehensive three-hour certification test in specified subject areas such as oncologic emergencies, treatment modalities, and symptom management, among others. Certification is valid for four years.
Paradis, a resident of Industry, started at FMH in 1997 in the dietary department. Later while working as a unit coordinator in the Oncology Department she developed an interest in nursing and decided to pursue a nursing degree. After becoming a registered nurse (RN), she started on the hospital’s Medical/Surgical Unit first, before returning to Oncology where she has provided patient care for ten years.
As an oncology nurse at Franklin Memorial, Paradis provides chemotherapy, biotherapy, intravenous fluids administration, blood product transfusion, and hematologic medication administration for patients with cancer and blood diseases including various cancers of the blood and bone marrow.
FMH is very lucky to have April. She is the very BEST. Congratulations April❤️
Congratulations, April!
Way to go, April. You’ve worked so hard to get to your current position. And along with the smarts, your heart has grown as well and you are a wonderful nurse! Glad I don’t have to visit you, but know if I did I’d be in good hands with you and the rest of the crew there. Best to you!
T
Congratulations April! Thank you for always providing such kind, caring, and upbeat care to us when we have to visit.
Congrats April – well deserved!!!
Congratulations April Great job Your one of the best🌸
Congratulations, April! Your patients are lucky to have such a smart and compassionate nurse.
Congratulations April!! I know that you have earned this and it is well deserved!!
Congratulations April, Great Job!!
Congratulations April!!!
Congratulations April :)
Happy for you April and know you have worked hard for this! The best to you and hope to see you soon. Say hi to to family for me and again, congratulations.
Yeah April!!
April congratulations, it seems hard= dedication has its rewards
Congratulations April! You’re the best. Your positive attitude makes it easier for your patients to fight the fight!
John always appreciated you and your positive attitude as a caregiver. You are truly a great role model. My sincere congratulations on this certification.
Congratulations April !
Congratulations April….My sister Joanie Eustis liked you a lot and you gave her such good care.
You are an excellent nurse!
We are so proud of you April! You are the best!!! Congratulations & We love you to pieces! Nate n’ Nance
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations April, I know how hard you worked for this! A great job and well appreciated.
Very proud of what you have accomplished, congratulations!