Charity Holien
Jeffersonville,IN
Summary
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position as a registered nurse
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hematology/Oncology Navigator
UofLHealth- Brown Cancer Center
03.2024 - Current
- Review incoming referrals and assess if appropriate for the clinic
- Gather pertinent records for upcoming provider visit with patient
- Identify barriers of care and provide them with resources
- Collaborate with the provider and clinician to provide care to patient and family
- Assist in referrals to other clinics and outside facilities.
Lung Cancer Navigator
University of Colorado Hospital/UCHealth
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided patient centered care while facilitating timely access for newly diagnosed lung cancer patients
- Coordinating patients to establish care for second opinion and/or trial discussion with providers and research teams
- Collaborate with thoracic multidisciplinary team and navigate patients on their treatment plan.
Lung Cancer Clinic Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital/UCHealth
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Provide telephone support and education to cancer patients regarding treatment and/or symptom management
- Assist physicians with coordination of patient's plan of care
- Provide teaching to patients and families regarding chemotherapy
- Assessing patient's symptoms to assist providers to provide optimal care
- Collaborate with physician, providers, and ancillary staff to provide quality care.
Cancer Infusion Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital/UCHealth
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Preform venipuncture, accessed implanted ports and maintain central lines
- Assess patient's status and labs prior to administering chemotherapy and Consulting providers
- Review and administered trial treatment infusions.
Cancer Infusion Nurse
Masonic Cancer Clinic- University of Minnesota
10.2012 - 10.2014
- Preform venipuncture, accessed implanted ports and maintain central lines
- Assess patient's status and labs prior to administering chemotherapy and consulting providers.
Patient coordinator
Masonic Cancer Clinic- University of Minnesota
06.2006 - 10.2012
- Responsible for the coordination of the oncology patients' treatment plans.
- Provided complete patient assessments and communicated with patients to understand medical histories.
- Communicated with patients, caregivers and families members to relay diagnoses and treatment options.
RN case manager
Hospice of the Twin Cities
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Manage a caseload of patients which include assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting care plan
- Evaluate nursing staff performance in implementing patient care - Communicate findings and concerns in patient condition with care team.
Medical/Oncology Staff RN
Rose Medical Center
11.2003 - 07.2005
- Assess and coordinate patient care in acute care setting
- Administrating chemotherapy and other related medications inpatient
- Fulfilling a preceptor role for new staff members including new graduate nurses.
Oncology Staff RN
University of Colorado Hospital
10.2001 - 11.2003
- Assess and coordinate patient care in acute oncology setting.
Medical/Oncology Staff RN
Arlington Hospital (currently Virginia Hospital Center)
04.1999 - 09.2001
- Charge nurse with responsibities of supervising other nurses, nursing assistants, and unit secretaries
- Collaborate with inpatient hospice programs to provide care to terminally ill patient.
Clinic Rn
Pulmonary and Medical Associates of Northern VA
10.1998 - 04.1999
- Collaborate with multiple physicians coordinating patient medical care
- Assisting physicians with procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota University of Mankato
Mankato, MN06.1998
Certification
- State of Colorado Nursing License
- State of Kentucky Nursing License
- State of Indiana Nursing License
- CPR/BLS
- ONC Certification
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Card
Timeline
Hematology/Oncology Navigator
UofLHealth- Brown Cancer Center
03.2024 - Current
Lung Cancer Navigator
University of Colorado Hospital/UCHealth
06.2021 - 02.2024
Lung Cancer Clinic Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital/UCHealth
07.2015 - 06.2021
Cancer Infusion Nurse
University of Colorado Hospital/UCHealth
11.2014 - 07.2015
Cancer Infusion Nurse
Masonic Cancer Clinic- University of Minnesota
10.2012 - 10.2014
Patient coordinator
Masonic Cancer Clinic- University of Minnesota
06.2006 - 10.2012
RN case manager
Hospice of the Twin Cities
10.2005 - 06.2006
Medical/Oncology Staff RN
Rose Medical Center
11.2003 - 07.2005
Oncology Staff RN
University of Colorado Hospital
10.2001 - 11.2003
Medical/Oncology Staff RN
Arlington Hospital (currently Virginia Hospital Center)
04.1999 - 09.2001
Clinic Rn
Pulmonary and Medical Associates of Northern VA
10.1998 - 04.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Minnesota University of Mankato