Amanda Garcia, BSN, RN, OCN, BMTCN
Denver,CO
Summary
Accomplished Oncology Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience leading the coordination of complex oncology care, including blood and marrow transplantation, stem cell donor management, and oncology clinical trial navigation. Proven success collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to guide patients through treatment, clinical trial enrollment, and transplant processes while ensuring exceptional patient experience and regulatory compliance. Recognized for building strong relationships with patients, providers, and external partners, streamlining care coordination, and improving operational efficiency. Combines advanced oncology expertise with a business degree from Georgia Tech to drive strategic initiatives, optimize workflows, and support high-performing clinical programs. Seeking to leverage clinical leadership, program development, and oncology navigation experience as Senior Manager, Oncology Trial Navigation at Natera.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bone Marrow Transplant Donor Nurse Coordinator
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
Denver, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Coordinate all aspects of related and unrelated stem cell donor evaluation, eligibility, mobilization, collection, and follow-up through the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP).
- Serve as the primary nurse coordinator and clinical resource for donors throughout the donation process, providing education, emotional support, and ongoing communication,
- Perform comprehensive medical history reviews, donor screenings, and eligibility assessments while ensuring compliance with institutional and NMDP guidelines.
- Collaborate with physicians, transplant coordinators, collection centers, laboratories, and apheresis teams to coordinate timely donor care.
- Monitor donor progress throughout mobilization and collection, addressing clinical concerns and coordinating appropriate follow-up.
- Maintain detailed documentation and manage multiple donor cases simultaneously while ensuring exceptional patient experience.
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
Denver, CO
07.2023 - 12.2025
- Coordinated care for patients participating in oncology clinical trials, ensuring protocol adherence, timely completion of required testing, and collaboration between investigators, research staff, and clinical teams.
- Served as the primary point of contact for patients navigating complex treatment pathways, including clinical trial participation, transplant evaluation, and post-treatment follow-up.
- Collaborated with physicians, research coordinators, infusion teams, laboratory services, and ancillary departments to facilitate seamless execution of treatment plans and clinical trial requirements.
- Educated patients and caregivers regarding clinical trial processes, treatment expectations, informed decision-making, and ongoing care plans.
Permanent Charge Nurse - Oncology Unit
University of Colorado Hospital
Denver, CO
02.2018 - 07.2023
- Served as permanent charge nurse on a high-acuity oncology unit, coordinating daily patient care and unit operations.
- Acted as a clinical resource for nursing staff while facilitating communication among physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
- Assisted in revolving complex patient care issues and ensuring continuity of care.
- Presented evidence-based quality improvement research evaluating risk factors associate with inpatient falls among blood and marrow transplant patients.
- Mentored new nurses and promoted adherence to oncology nursing best practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and support for children.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University
Atlanta, GA12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA12-2014
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient care assessment
- Patient education and advocacy
- Staff coaching and mentoring
- Multidisciplinary care coordination
- Creative problem solving
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Bone Marrow Transplant Donor Nurse Coordinator
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
01.2026 - Current
Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse Coordinator
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
07.2023 - 12.2025
Permanent Charge Nurse - Oncology Unit
University of Colorado Hospital
02.2018 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
02.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Georgia Institute of Technology