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Cami Maxwell

Athens,WV

Summary

Nurse Practitioner with 9 years experience and RN with 38 years experience. I am driven, reliable, organized, responsible and have outstanding time management skills. I have strong clinical and people skills. Strong and effective verbal, written and electronic communication skills. Extensive oncology and long-term care experience. I have been recognized as a leader in improving outcomes in long term care residents. Advanced care planning champion for long term care market. Former member of hospital ethics committee, IRB, and cancer committee.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Clinical Operations

Personalized Health Partners
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversee team of 12+ nurse practitioners within long term care and assisted living facilities.
  • Facilitate hiring of qualified nurse practitioners by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for employment.
  • Coach and train newly hired employees so that each understands job responsibilities and requirements of position.
  • Champion patient advocacy initiatives, upholding ethical principles in all aspects of clinical practice management.
  • Improve staff retention by creating a supportive work environment and providing ongoing training opportunities.
  • Develop, implement, revise, and evaluate policies and procedures.
  • Monitor, analyze, and correct staff performance.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.

Clinical Advisor

Personalized Health Partners
07.2023 - 06.2024
  • Mentored 12+ nurse practitioners by sharing clinical expertise to foster professional growth and development.
  • Enhanced care coordination for patients with complex medical needs through interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams, advocating for patient needs and preferences at all times.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the workplace, following established protocols to minimize risk and ensure a secure environment for patients and staff.
  • Diagnosed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.

Oncology Nurse Pracititioner

WVU
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Performed a wide range of activities, which included but is not limited to assessment, history and physicals/consultation care and treatment recommendations for patient plan of care.
  • Utilized advanced health assessment, knowledge and decision-making skills while working both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and family.
  • Provided management of treatment related side effects

Long Term Care Nurse Practitioner

Optum
06.2019 - 11.2021
  • Managed any acute changes in condition and chronic disease management for LTC residents
  • Analyzed and interpreted resident histories, symptoms, findings, or diagnostics to develop appropriate diagnoses.
  • Prescribed medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on resident's needs and safety.
    GDR medications as in the best interest of the residents.
  • Ordered, reviewed and responded to labs and diagnostic reports.
  • Ordered consultations as needed for residents.
  • Organized care with pharmacy, therapy, and dietary recommendations.
  • Addressed behaviors, falls, weight changes, pain management, and quality concerns.
  • Assisted with family concerns and care plan meetings as necessary.
  • Addressed and managed acute issues to prevent unnecessary ER transfers and avoidable hospitalizations.
  • Promoted palliative care/hospice for the residents with their families and physicians.
  • Assisted in advising fellow NPs in clinical issues/concerns.

Nurse Practitioner

Bluefield Hematology/Oncology Associates
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
  • Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined clinic operations by developing efficient workflows that reduced wait times for patients.

Nurse Practitioner

Stonerise
05.2017 - 10.2018
  • Managed any acute changes in condition and chronic disease management.
  • Prescribed medications & provided referrals.
  • Ordered, reviewed and responded to all labs and diagnostic reports.
  • Organized care with pharmacy, therapy, and dietary recommendations.
  • Addressed behaviors, falls, weight changes, pain management, and quality concerns.
  • Assisted with family concerns and care plan meetings as necessary.
  • Addressed and managed acute issues to prevent unnecessary ER transfers and avoidable hospitalizations.

Data Manager/Clinical Trials Nurse

Princeton Community Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2016
  • Developed and directed the oncology clinical trial program from its inception in 1999 until my departure in 2016.
  • Facilitated compliance with the requirements of oncology research protocols.
  • Obtained approval from hospital Institutional Review Board for participation in selected trials and kept board informed of study changes or adverse events.
  • Screened for potential study participants from weekly pathology reports and collaborated with the investigator to ascertain study patient eligibility for a clinical trial, including documentation of criteria specified in the protocol.
  • Worked in conjunction with hospital physicians to obtain and maintain their registration as a principal investigator.
  • Counseled potential study participants about trial participation, obtained informed consent for participation and registered them to studies.
  • Prepared and assisted with internal and external audits.
  • Ensured scheduling of all procedures required to assess for adverse events and disease response to the study intervention.
  • Ensured the successful completion of correlative components of the clinical trial.
  • Assessed patients for trial-related and non-trial-related symptoms and ensured evidence-based symptom management while maintaining trial compliance.
  • Provided complete data documentation and serious adverse events to trial sponsors.
  • Maintained effective communication with principal investigators and nursing staff regarding changes in studies.
  • Advocated for clinical trials by participating in community outreach efforts.
  • Ordered study medications and supplies.
  • Provided ongoing education with nursing staff, study participants and their families.
  • Attended weekly Tumor Board.
  • Member of Cancer Committee and IRB/Ethics Committee.

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
08-2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bluefield State College
Bluefield, WV
05.1999

Skills

    Healthcare leadership

    Collaborative skills

    Strong verbal communication

    Patient care management

    Quality improvement

    Employee scheduling

    Supervisory experience in clinical settings

    Healthcare mentorship

    Staff development

    Clinical metric tracking

    CPR/AED

    Multitasking Abilities

    Reliability

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Timeline

Director of Clinical Operations

Personalized Health Partners
06.2024 - Current

Clinical Advisor

Personalized Health Partners
07.2023 - 06.2024

Oncology Nurse Pracititioner

WVU
11.2021 - 07.2023

Long Term Care Nurse Practitioner

Optum
06.2019 - 11.2021

Nurse Practitioner

Bluefield Hematology/Oncology Associates
10.2018 - 06.2019

Nurse Practitioner

Stonerise
05.2017 - 10.2018

Data Manager/Clinical Trials Nurse

Princeton Community Hospital
06.1999 - 06.2016

Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bluefield State College

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