Bonnie A. Thurlow
Baldwin City,KS
Summary
Board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in hematology/oncology, delivering compassionate whole-person care in high-pressure environments while supporting patients and families with empathy and efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN
Cotton O'Neil Cancer Center/Stormont Vail Health
Topeka, Kansas
12.2023 - Current
- Managed daily panel of 12-15 hematology/oncology patients in high-volume outpatient setting, ensuring timely and effective care.
- Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, review laboratory and diagnostic results, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Monitored and addressed treatment-related toxicities and cancer-related symptoms, enhancing patient comfort and quality of life.
- Educate patients and families on diagnosis, therapy plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up care.
- Coordinate care with infusion nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and other specialists.
- Address urgent needs of chemotherapy patients while assessing and outlining next steps.
- document visit assessments, care plans, and follow-up recommendations in electronic medical record.
Nurse Clinician/Charge
AdventHealth Ottawa
12.2020 - Current
- Established oncology clinic through collaboration with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to enhance patient care access.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Scheduled, evaluated, and cared for 30-50 patients daily in this setting.
- Enacted prescribed treatment strategies based on clinical assessments.
- Devised initiatives with leadership to enhance nursing satisfaction, retention, and morale, fostering a supportive work environment.
- Aligned departmental goals and strategies with Chief Operating Officer to ensure cohesive operational direction.
Clinical Coordinator RN
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement tailored treatment strategies, improving patient outcomes.
- Investigated and resolved operational issues impacting patient care, enhancing overall service delivery.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit by assigning staff, assisting physicians, monitoring patient orders, and liaising with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Staff RN
St. Luke’s Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Administered medications and fluids while monitoring vital signs of critically ill newborns to maintain stability and respond to medical needs.
- Delivered quality care to all patients in 20-bed neonatal ICU unit, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Informed family members about patient care, treatments, and medical options to support decision-making and emotional well-being.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Followed policies, procedures and hospital regulations for protocol compliance and patient safety.
Nurse Clinician/Charge
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
11.2014 - 11.2016
- Charge RN: Charge nurse for fifteen-chair infusion clinic, supervising nursing and patient activities all the while caring for a specific set of patients daily
- Led multidisciplinary team as direct care provider and clinical expert, fostering collaboration to enhance patient outcomes
- Contributed to clinical pathway team, maintaining established standards of care through staff development, clinical improvement activities, and patient/staff education
- Directed and guided MA in daily organization and operations of physician’s clinic, ensuring smooth workflow and patient care
- Assessed and roomed patients in the physician’s clinic and triaged patient phone calls.
Staff RN
Olathe Cancer Care
03.2011 - 11.2014
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting significant changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to physicians for informed treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans, tailoring strategies to enhance health and support recovery goals.
- Prioritized assignments and executed care based on each patient's condition, delegating tasks to personnel to ensure safe, efficient care delivery.
- Performed nursing interventions including wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Managed daily patient volume ranging from 10 to 30 individuals.
Education
Master of Science - FNP
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS, Kansas01-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa12-1999
Associates Degree - Nursing
Neosho Co. Community College
Ottawa, Kansas01-1999
Diploma - Lawrence, KS
Lawrence High School
Lawrence, KS01-1986
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
University of Kansas
LawrenceSkills
- Patient assessment
- Chemotherapy delivery
- Treatment planning
- Test interpretation
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Medical documentation
- Emergency response
- Collaborative teamwork
- Social perceptiveness
- Patient advocacy
Additional Information
- Dean’s List University of Saint Mary 2015-2016
Certification
- OCN Oncology Nursing Society, - 2006-2026
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2000- 2026
- BLS- 2022-2024
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C
Timeline
APRN
Cotton O'Neil Cancer Center/Stormont Vail Health
12.2023 - Current
Nurse Clinician/Charge
AdventHealth Ottawa
12.2020 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
11.2017 - 12.2020
Staff RN
St. Luke’s Hospital
09.2016 - 11.2017
Nurse Clinician/Charge
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
11.2014 - 11.2016
Staff RN
Olathe Cancer Care
03.2011 - 11.2014
Master of Science - FNP
University of Saint Mary
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
Associate of Science - Nursing
Neosho County Community College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Neosho Co. Community College
Diploma - Lawrence, KS
Lawrence High School
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts
University of Kansas