
Experienced Registered Nurse with extensive expertise in ambulatory breast surgical oncology, surgical care, oncology clinic trial management, and care coordination. Leadership experience with evidence-based practice initiatives, including published work, with a strong commitment to improving patient care and quality outcomes.
Breast Cancer Nurse, Ambulatory Breast Surgical Oncology
2010-Current
Provide specialized nursing care, education, and care coordination for surgical breast cancer patients throughout the care continuum.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, both internal and external, to ensure effective treatment planning and care continuity.
Collaborate with clinical research staff to identify patients for clinical trials and assist with coordination of care.
Communicate adverse events to research teams to support patient safety and protocol compliance.
Triage patients via telephone and in-person, assess symptoms and treatment-related concerns, and determine urgency.
Perform chair and co-chair roles in multiple evidence-based practice (EBP) projects aimed at improving patient education, quality of care, and clinical outcomes, including a project recently published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Certified Clinical Research Nurse (RN), Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant
1994-2010
Coordinated investigator-initiated, pharmaceutical, and device clinical trials for both outpatient and inpatient bone marrow and stem cell transplant patients.
Facilitated patient education, consenting, protocol compliance, study visits, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Performed data collection, adverse event reporting, and maintenance of regulatory documentation.
Contributed to FDA audit process, ensuring compliance and adherence to regulatory standards.
Inpatient RN, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
1992-1994
Provided direct patient care to critical and non-critically ill adult bone marrow transplant patients during the pre-transplant and post-transplant phases. Participated in medical and nursing research protocols through patient education, direct patient care, and data collection. Administered high dose chemotherapy research protocols, performed bone marrow transplants, and managed complex IV therapy and blood product support. Provided extensive discharge teaching to patients and families.
Delivered direct patient care on medical-surgical, oncology, orthopedic, and urology units, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse patient needs.
Assumed Relief Charge Nurse responsibilities across multiple inpatient units, coordinating care and optimizing staff assignments.