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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, MN
06.1998

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
Charity Holien