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Cathy MacPherson

Hanover,MA

Summary

Efficient Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with greater than 30 years of experience. Successful at providing fast, accurate assessments. Works calmly under pressure. Accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant patients. Excellent clinical knowledge, critical thinking and leadership skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator

Tufts Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2020 - Current
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner responsible for Pre and Post Bone Marrow transplantation care. Determine eligibility. Bone marrow donor searches, HLA typing, coordination of PBSC collection and bone marrow harvest, and infusion. Bone marrow infusions, monitoring, and emergent intervention with infusions. Manage BMT multidisciplinary meetings. Educate patient, family, and staff. Participate in FACT and CIBMTR documentation. Post transplant follow up, therapeutic drug monitoring, electrolyte management, documentation, chimerism monitoring, immune reconstitution assessment, and re-immunization.
  • Coordinate CAR-T cell apheresis and collaborate with Novartis. Educate patients, family, and staff about CRS. Follow up post infusion.
  • Determine eligibility of sickle cell patients for gene therapy per clinical trial.
  • Manage exchange transfusions and Hemoglobin S monitoring.

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager

Tufts Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
06.1999 - Current
  • Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in pediatric hematology and oncology. Independent PNP working with 4 oncologists in an academic medical center.
  • Deliver care to pediatric patients with various types of cancer and hematologic disorders.
  • Provide pre-and post education for patients and families.
  • Conduct physical exams, assess, diagnosis and treat and implement emergent care to pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy.
  • Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary team.
  • Manage schedule for RNs, NPs, CRA, and MA.
  • Perform human resource duties, including hiring and training new clinical staff - RNs, MD's, MA, CRA
  • Develop content and lead training on implementing Electronic Medical Records

Education

Pediatric Primary Care

Simmons College
Boston, MA
06.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
06.1987

Skills

  • High level of autonomy
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Respectful
  • Enthusiastic
  • EPIC eclinicalworks computerized charting proficient
  • Skilled oncology nurse
  • Team oriented

Certification

RN License # 182480

DEA # MM2571861

NPI # 1386850097

Certified through Pediatric Nursing Certification Board

PALS and BLS Certified

Timeline

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator

Tufts Children's Hospital
01.2020 - Current

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager

Tufts Children's Hospital
06.1999 - Current

Pediatric Primary Care

Simmons College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Northeastern University

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