Amanda Pearse
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Motivated leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced clinical experience, team building and development skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive program success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Director, Team Manager, Team Lead- Radioligand Therapy
Novartis
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated across disciplines with the product launch of Radioligand Therapies from an external vendor to internal program.
- Managed recruitment process for new employees including evaluating resumes and conducting interviews to screen for qualified candidates.
- Assisted in the development of training programs for existing staff members as well as new hires including training schedules and certification scenarios.
- Ensured compliance with all logistics relating to POP AE SDV reporting at launch.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement for individual growth and program success.
- Assisted leadership in developing long-term strategic plans for the program health and strategy of the RLT brand
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Oncology Access Manager
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed the oncology intake team as the first point of contact for all new pediatric oncology referrals both nationally and globally.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to maintain CHOP as one of the top pediatric Hospitals.
- Formulated new ideas for project improvement for the access center and cancer service line.
- Maintained data via CRM platforms and provides both weekly and monthly presentations to key stakeholders across the health care system.
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Educated and trained home care nurses regarding oncology practices and safe chemotherapy administration.
- Instructed new to practice nurses on how to perform dressing changes, intravenous access, and lab draws according to policies and procedures.
- Developed new education programs to cross train nursing staff from the outpatient setting, inpatient setting, and home care to streamline patient care and satisfaction in compliance with local and state regulations.
Nursing Research Fellow
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Proposed and created a research study for an oncology related topic to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Presented at local and national committees regarding findings of literature review and propose new areas for future research.
Registered Nurse, Infusion Float Pool Charge Nurse
Penn Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Implemented and maintained the Float Pool Charge Nurse role to lead staff members, assist with scheduling, create agenda for quarterly staff meetings, assisted with recruitment for this role, and create an orientation for newly hired float pool staff members
- Safely and effectively administered multiple infusion products including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, investigational infusions, CART-T cell, and blood products.
- Educated peers across the health system regarding up-to-date practices and regimens relating to oncology drugs and administration including safe handling of biohazardous waste
- Instructed infusion staff during the implementation and Go-Live of Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) and Alaris pump update
- Assisted in expanding infusion suites from 3 to 12 sites, including training new infusion staff to protocols and drug regimens around the health care system.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Scheduled, coordinated, and provided patient care to a 21 bed oncology based patient population including patients receiving chemotherapy, oncology surgical patients, and neutropenic patients
- Participated in interdisciplinary collaboration with other members of the health care team for safe and effective patient care
- Identified and intervened appropriately in emergent situations at the bedside
- Worked as a nurse resident to expand knowledge through hospital based courses related to oncology, leadership, research and health care practices
- Initiated an evidenced based project researching the Effects of specific diet practices and neutropenic patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University
Reading05-2013
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Process Improvement
- Onboarding and Training
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Performance Evaluations
- Staff Development
Awards
- Clinical Excellence Award Recipient, 05/2013
- Sigma Theta Tau Honors Society Member, 05/2012-Present
- Oncology Nurse Society Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification, 03/2015-Present
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 03/2017-Present
Certification
- RN Licensure: PA, NJ
- ONS Certified Nurse
- OCN Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification
Timeline
Associate Director, Team Manager, Team Lead- Radioligand Therapy
Novartis
05.2023 - Current
Oncology Access Manager
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
09.2021 - 05.2023
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
Penn Medicine
10.2020 - 09.2021
Nursing Research Fellow
Penn Medicine
07.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Infusion Float Pool Charge Nurse
Penn Medicine
03.2015 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2013 - 03.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Alvernia University