Alfredo Axtmayer
Madison
Summary
Empathetic and qualified Nurse Practitioner with 10 years of experience in cellular therapy. Cared for the first CAR-T patient at Yale New Haven Hospital and present for subsequent growth of cellular therapy program. Various education and leadership roles. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing not only the quality of patient care but also the ongoing survivorship education and **
Empathetic [Job Title] focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over [Number] years of experience in diagnosing, evaluating, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions through physical examinations and testing. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner – Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow Cancer Center
05.2019 - Current
- Care for hematology cancer patients before, during and after autologous, allogeneic or CAR-T treatment
- Manage acute side effects of cellular therapy treatments
- Educate new hires on toxicities associated with cellular therapy
- Perform bedside procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Nurse Practitioner – GI Oncology
Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow Cancer Center
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Cared for GI cancer patients before infusion visits, manage treatment side-effects and treatment stress
- Managed sick visits and infusion reactions
- Transferred patients to higher level care and coordinate additional home care such as palliative and hospice services
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
Nurse Practitioner – Infusion Center, Melanoma Team
Rhode Island Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Oncology sub-specialty
Columbia University School of Nursing
New York, NY02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Columbia University School of Nursing
New York, NY05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Biology
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA05.2004
Skills
- Cellular Therapy related toxicity educator for new RNs, APPs
- Interprofessional Longitudinal Clinical Experience (ILCE) Program Preceptor for Yale MD and PA students
- Oncology
- Precepting
- Experienced preceptor
Accomplishments
- Volunteered [Number] hours per month at [Shelter Name] to provide medical services for homeless individuals.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Promoted to Senior Nurse on primary health care team after just [Number] months with the practice.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
Certification
ACLS, BLS, DEA, CSR, ANCC, AOCNP, APRN license (Connecticut)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Interests
- Yoga
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner – Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow Cancer Center
05.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner – GI Oncology
Yale New Haven Hospital, Smilow Cancer Center
06.2017 - 05.2019
Nurse Practitioner – Infusion Center, Melanoma Team
Rhode Island Hospital, Comprehensive Cancer Center
05.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Columbia University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Biology
Dickinson College
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, Oncology sub-specialty
Columbia University School of Nursing
Community Service
- Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT, 2005-06, Present
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), New York, NY, 2009-02, 2015-08
Speaking Events & Publications
- Allogeneic Hepatic and Renal Complications speaker (monthly lecture to new hires at Yale)
- Gastrointestinal Malignancies: Toxicity Management and Palliative Care. Physicians Education Resource, LLC. Chicago, Illinois, August 2018.
Additional Experience
- Managing Director, Co-founder - Love.fútbol, Washington, DC – Guatemala City, Guatemala – Recife, Brazil (www.lovefutbol.org) - managed international non-profit that empowers communities and creates social change through sport - 2006-2010
- Columbia-Presbyterian - Registered Nurse - 2013 - 2015
- Boarding School Teacher, Dorm Parent & Supervisor, Soccer & Wrestling Coach July 2004 – July 2006
Leadership & Awards
- The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Ambassador September 2015 – Present
- Founder of Nursing School Organ Donation and Bone Marrow Transplant Awareness Group January 2012 – January 2014
- Dickinson Soccer Team Three-Year Captain September 2001 – 2003