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Catherine McCullough

Dunedin

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse with deep experience across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. Combines advanced technical skills with compassionate leadership, mentorship, and innovation. I am known for implementing patient-centered initiatives and driving interdisciplinary improvements in quality and access.

Healthcare professional skilled in managing nursing teams and ensuring high standards of patient care. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Hematology/Oncology & Charge Nurse

Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute
07.2022 - Current
  • Deliver complex oncology care for patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors
  • Perform port access, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and chemotherapy procedures
  • Mentored staff and enhanced continuity across outpatient team
  • Serve as Charge Nurse: coordinate daily staffing, care oversight, and patient flow
  • Co-founded the Ambulatory Unit-Based Shared Governance Council to empower frontline nurses
  • Led creation of: Dignity Bag Program – comfort kits with blankets, journals, chapstick, skincare items
  • Lunchbox Meal Initiative – boxed lunches for patients facing housing insecurity
  • Fall risk brochure – bringing awareness to the risk of injury to our patient population.

Urology Oncology Nurse Navigator

Fox Chase Cancer Center
06.2021 - 07.2022
  • Coordinate multispecialty care and patient access to oncology services
  • Educate patients and families about diagnosis, treatment, side effects, and survivorship
  • Perform clinical assessments via telecommunications
  • Serve as liaison across care teams; contribute to redesign of navigation protocols
  • Precept nurses pursuing advanced degrees.
  • Presented at an oncology conference at Fox Chase Cancer Center.
  • Participated in volunteer projects for the Philadelphia community at large in partnership with FCC.
  • Magnant Champion.

Gastroenterology clinical Oncology Nurse Navigator

Cancer Treatment Centers of America
03.2018 - 06.2021
  • Delivered evidence-based education and managed oncology care coordination throughout the continuum of care
  • Supervised clinical and ancillary staff on the unit
  • Performed clinical duties.
  • Precepted new staff.
  • Precepted RN to MSN capstone projects.
  • Covered inpatient and other outpatient units during Covid
  • I participated in lean six sigma program.
  • Active involvement unit-based council.
  • Magnet champion
  • Developed and implemented a new clinical follow-up pathway for post-discharge oncology patients, significantly decreasing rates of unplanned readmissions. The design structured communication protocols and continuity planning for vulnerable populations. Integrating pathways with multidisciplinary teams to optimize transitions of care and symptom surveillance.

RN – Case Manager

The Visiting Nursing association @ Chester County Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2018
  • Conducted home visits, patient assessments, and staff supervision
  • Provided emergency response and disease-specific education
  • Assess clients physical, emotional, and cognitive health
  • Develop and update individualized care plans
  • Administer medications and monitor treatment responses
  • Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and external providers
  • Oversee infection control and safety protocols
  • Educating clients and families on health conditions and care options
  • Serve as a liaison between clients families, and healthcare teams
  • Promote dignity, independence, and quality of life through personalized care

Clinical Care Coordinator RN

Accolade Inc.
05.2012 - 07.2015
  • Delivered client-centric triage and educational support
  • Reviewed claims and reduced unnecessary service duplication
  • Conduct telephonic assessments to evaluate patients’ clinical, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs
  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Monitor patient progress post-discharge to reduce readmissions and ensure continuity of care
  • Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and available resources
  • Coordinate services such as home health, hospice, palliative care, or specialty referrals
  • Track and document all care coordination activities in electronic medical records
  • Identify gaps in care and proactively address barriers to treatment or follow-up
  • Make outreach calls to patients and caregivers to follow up on care plans
  • Provide clinical guidance and emotional support over the phone
  • Navigate insurance coverage, billing issues, and post-acute care options
  • Act as a patient advocate, ensuring timely referrals and service access

Staff RN – Emergency Department

Crozer Health System
07.2005 - 05.2012
  • Delivered rapid, evidence-based care to patients presenting with medical emergencies
  • Conducted triage assessments to prioritize care based on acuity.
  • Administered emergency interventions.
  • Performed clinical duties as assigned
  • Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute treatment plans
  • Provided emotional support and education to patients and families during high-stress situations
  • Maintained accurate documentation in EMR systems and ensured compliance with hospital protocols
  • Served as Charge Nurse during shifts, overseeing patient flow, staff assignments, and crisis management
  • Mentored new nurses and nursing students, promoting clinical excellence.
  • Magnet champion.
  • Participated in unit-based council

Education

MSN - Public Health Nursing

Aspen University
04-2021

BSN - Nursing

Immaculata University
01.2015

Diploma - Nursing

Roxborough School of Nursing & Philadelphia Community College
01.2005

Skills

  • Hematology-Oncology Leadership & Navigation
  • Port Access, IV Therapy, & Phlebotomy
  • Biotherapy & Chemotherapy Administration
  • Patient & Staff Education Mentorship
  • Shared Governance & Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Pathway Development
  • Advocacy for Underserved Populations
  • EMR: Epic ICD Coding Utilization Management

Accomplishments

Publications & Research

  • Co-Author, Original Research Article — “Nurse Navigators as the Drivers to an Enhanced Patient Referral Process”
    Journal of Oncology Nurse Navigation (JONS), June 2023
    Focused on improving clinical pathways and enhancing care coordination through nurse-led referral strategies

Certification

  • RN Licenses: Pennsylvania & Florida
  • Biotherapy & Chemotherapy Certified
  • BLS Certification CPR AHA Certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Previously Certified
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Previously Certified

Timeline

Clinical Hematology/Oncology & Charge Nurse

Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute
07.2022 - Current

Urology Oncology Nurse Navigator

Fox Chase Cancer Center
06.2021 - 07.2022

Gastroenterology clinical Oncology Nurse Navigator

Cancer Treatment Centers of America
03.2018 - 06.2021

RN – Case Manager

The Visiting Nursing association @ Chester County Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2018

Clinical Care Coordinator RN

Accolade Inc.
05.2012 - 07.2015

Staff RN – Emergency Department

Crozer Health System
07.2005 - 05.2012

Diploma - Nursing

Roxborough School of Nursing & Philadelphia Community College

MSN - Public Health Nursing

Aspen University

BSN - Nursing

Immaculata University

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