Ann M. Burch
Gretna,Nebraska
Summary
Dedicated oncology nurse driven by a deep passion for patient-centered care. Known for combining strong clinical skills with empathy and resilience to support patients through every stage of their cancer journey.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Case Manager - Integrative Services
Nebraska Cancer Specialists
Omaha, NE
09.2021 - Current
- Help support providers and manage patients within our Integrative Services department which includes Palliative Care, Occupational Therapy, Nutritional Services, Survivorship and Mental Health.
- Responsible for direct patient care with our outpatient Palliative Care Clinic.
- Navigate patients through the entire process of their care when referred to the Palliative Care Clinic, informing them and educating them of available resources like when and how to call for symptom management, OT, mental health, nutrition, home health care and/or hospice services and other community resources within Nebraska Cancer Specialists and the Omaha Metro community.
- Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, nurses and other healthcare workers in order to maintain the safety of our patients.
- Experience with phone triage for Integrative Services and Palliative Care Clinic.
- Experience with EMRs, EPIC, Cerner, & PDMP.
- Experience with obtaining prior authorizations (opioids, nausea meds) for our palliative care patient population.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology
Omaha, NE
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for direct patient care in an ambulatory setting for Advanced Prostate Cancer patients.
- High level of experience educating patients and their family about the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy, oral oncolytics, immunotherapy & Xofigo.
- Navigate patients through the entire process of their care when diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer, setting up scans, tests, scheduling treatments, and informing them of available resources like nutrition, home health care and financial aid.
- Helping patients find resources to help pay for their oral oncolytics.
- Responsible for phone triage for the Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic.
- Collaborate with physicians, mid-level providers, nurses and other healthcare workers in order to maintain the safety of our patients.
- Involved with mixing, delivering (infusions) of Provenge & Xofigo.
- Helped dispense and delivered oral oncolytics to cancer patients.
Program Manager
Hereditary Cancer Risk Program
Omaha, NE
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed & helped organize community cancer screenings at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center and within the Omaha area, provided cancer prevention education material and follow-up as needed.
- Managed, coordinated, and directed the cancer genetic clinic.
- Obtained & documented detailed family history of cancer and cancer screening tests.
- Ensure patients and other family members are fully informed of risks and benefits regarding genetic testing.
- Educated patients and provide appropriate medical referrals.
- Completed administrative calls to patients, healthcare providers, and genetic testing laboratories.
- Liaise with other hospital departments and physicians as needed in support of clinic operations.
- Maintained patient databases for tracking metrics.
- Conducted presentations to the Cancer Committee regarding CoC (Commission on Cancer) standards of Cancer Genetics and Cancer Prevention/Community Screenings.
RN Navigator
Hereditary Cancer Risk Program
Omaha, NE
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Assist with cancer prevention screenings and educate participants about cancer prevention and follow-up care as needed.
- Assess patients' genetic requirements based on personal and family history of cancer.
- Ensure patients and other family members are fully informed of risks and benefits regarding genetic testing.
- Educate and provide appropriate referrals based on our patient’s needs.
- Certified as a Quit Smart Leader to assist patients in smoking cessation.
- Documented smoking cessation assessment and needs in Cerner.
- Entered data and helped consent patients to lung cancer prevention trials.
Certified Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Instructor
Neb. Methodist College
Omaha, NE
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Delivering quality instruction by lecture and skills lab to students, to provide effective, safe, and caring services to residents, patients and clients in a variety of health care settings.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Oncology CHI Creighton Health Research Center
Omaha, NE
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Conducts patient screening, consent process and enrollment for ongoing clinical research projects, including all follow-up management visits and case report form completion.
- Maintains source documentation and case report form completion.
- Manages study review process according to site/sponsor/IRB guidelines.
- Conducts adverse events and serious adverse events reporting.
- Ensures ICH/GCP requirements are observed.
- Communicates the progress of study participants to the Principal and or Sub-Investigators.
Oncology Nurse Case Manager
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
11.2011 - 12.2012
- Responsible for direct patient care in an ambulatory setting.
- High level of experience educating patients and their family about the side effects of chemotherapy.
- Navigated patients through the entire process of their care, setting up scans, tests, scheduling chemotherapy, and informing them of available resources like nutrition, home health care or social work if needed.
- Responsible for phone triage for the oncology physicians assigned.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers in order to maintain the safety of our patients.
Oncology RN Clinical Coordinator
Oncology Associates, P.C.
Omaha, NE
01.2004 - 11.2011
- Responsible for direct patient care and educating a variety of patients about the side effects of chemotherapy.
- Involved with mixing, delivering (infusions), and dispensing of IV chemotherapy.
- Collaborated with physicians and nurses in order to maintain the safety of our patients.
- Assisted with phone triage for the clinic.
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
University of Neb. Med. Center
Omaha, NE
10.2000 - 12.2003
- Involved in a multinational research study sponsored by the NIH.
- Responsible for accurate data collection from multiple clinical sites.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported data and adverse events during their treatment experience.
Staff Nurse
Nebraska Health Systems-University Hospital
Omaha, NE
02.1998 - 10.2000
- Administered care to children and adults on the Oncology-Hematology Special Care Unit.
- Responsible for direct patient care, which included an assessment of the patient, and patient education.
- Initiated and monitored chemotherapy transfusions and blood products.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to maintain the safety of our patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist School of Nurse & Allied Health
Omaha, NE12.1997
Skills
- Advanced symptom management (pain, constipation, nausea, fatigue)
- Goals-of-care discussions and advance care planning
- Coordination of multidisciplinary teams
- Oncology disease trajectory knowledge
- Strong advocacy for patient-centered and value-based care
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
Timeline
Nurse Case Manager - Integrative Services
Nebraska Cancer Specialists
09.2021 - Current
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Adult Pediatric Urology & Urogynecology
09.2020 - 09.2021
Program Manager
Hereditary Cancer Risk Program
04.2018 - 06.2020
RN Navigator
Hereditary Cancer Risk Program
03.2014 - 03.2018
Certified Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Instructor
Neb. Methodist College
10.2013 - 10.2015
Clinical Research Coordinator
Oncology CHI Creighton Health Research Center
04.2013 - 03.2014
Oncology Nurse Case Manager
Nebraska Medicine
11.2011 - 12.2012
Oncology RN Clinical Coordinator
Oncology Associates, P.C.
01.2004 - 11.2011
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
University of Neb. Med. Center
10.2000 - 12.2003
Staff Nurse
Nebraska Health Systems-University Hospital
02.1998 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist School of Nurse & Allied Health