Cyndi T. Murphy
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Over ten years of nursing experience in Hematology and Cellular Therapy, demonstrating strong clinical judgment and care coordination. Proven track record in project management and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing patient transitions and care processes. Committed to maintaining high standards of integrity to drive organizational success.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Blood & Marrow Transplant Coordinator
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - Current
- Oversee direct coordination of care for adult patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and CAR-T cell therapy.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans and streamline transplant processes.
- Evaluate patient readiness for pre-cellular therapy while educating patients on treatment procedures and side effects.
- Secure donor searches and coordinate pre-cellular workups to optimize patient admissions and care.
- Facilitate effective communication among healthcare providers and patients for seamless interdisciplinary coordination.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for transplantation services to ensure high standards of practice.
- Led staff onboarding and mentorship to improve performance of RN coordinators and team members.
- Initiated quality improvement projects by creating educational guides and discharge planning documents.
- Collaborated with IT Pharmacy to set up DLI procedures in the outpatient setting.
Registered Nurse – Medical
Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Delivered nursing care aligned with physicians' treatment plans and evidence-based practices on a 26-bed medical unit by assessing patient conditions, administering prescribed medications, and initiating intravenous fluids and blood products.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Instructed patients and families on discharge plans and recorded patient progress in Cerner electronic medical record to ensure continuity of care.
RN Case Manager – Hematology-Oncology
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Utilized nursing process to coordinate the provision of safe and effective patient care post hospitalization after BMT/HCT transplants and/or chemo/bio therapy treatments.
- Conducted clinical assessments of individual patient needs and coordinated arrangements for DMEs, oxygen, home infusions, LTAC placements, home hospice, palliative care, and discharge medications.
- Managed hospital resources to achieve optimal acute and observation outcomes while coordinating length of stays.
- Performed clinical reviews of inpatient services to ensure appropriateness according to InterQual.
Registered Nurse – Hematology-Oncology
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Delivered nursing care to 36-bed Hematology-Oncology acute care unit, adhering to institutional standards and practices.
- Administered chemo/bio therapy agents, autologous BMT transfusions, clinical trial therapies, and supportive IV treatments.
- Developed individualized care plans for patients, educated patients and families on treatment objectives and side effects, and collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
Executive Administrative Assistant
Sempra Energy – Southern California Gas Co.
Monterey Park, CA
02.2011 - 09.2011
- Assisted Regional Director with daily operations, reviewing and approving payroll hours while addressing departmental needs.
- Coordinated annual company events by managing logistics with outside vendors and various regional SoCal Gas locations.
- Coordinated executive schedules and arranged meetings for senior leadership.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations for board meetings and internal reviews.
Dailey & Associates
West Hollywood, CA
10.2007 - 03.2008
Assistant Account Executive
DDB Worldwide
Venice, CA
12.2005 - 10.2007
- Communicated client needs, objectives, and budgets to internal teams, ensuring alignment on all client assignments.
- Managed all account billing and client budgets.
- Wrote conference reports, edited presentations, and updated weekly status reports to keep stakeholders informed.
- Worked with media associates to execute production projects including broadcast, print and online.
- Provided day-to-day administrative support to Executive Group Account Director and team, facilitating project development, production, and organization of key documents.
Education
Master of Science (MSN) - Nursing
University of California (UCLA) School of Nursing
Los Angeles06-2013
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Communications
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
06-2005
Education Abroad Program -
Richmond University
London, England12-2004
Skills
- Care coordination and treatment planning
- Health risk assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Team leadership and development
- Effective communication
Certification
- California Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse / Lic# 848662
- Board Certified Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN) / ID# 489681
- Board Certified Oncology Nurse (OCN) / ID# 489681
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Hospital Fire and Life Safety, Los Angeles County
- Certified Professional in HealthCare Quality (CPHQ) Certification – in progress
Languages / Computer Skills
Fluent in Cantonese and conversational in Mandarin
Affiliations
- USC Co-chair of Nursing Governance- Coordinating Council and Community Engagement, Member of Clinical Practice Council – 2025
- Daisy Award nomination – Jun. 2024, Dec. 2015, Sep. 2014
- Employee of the Month – 2018
- Member of Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Leadership project and Publication
- Lead class lectures and course reviews on Foundations of Transplantation to eligible RNs who are obtaining BMTCN certification.
- Co-authored manuscript with Dr. Barbara Bates Jensen on use of Munsell Color Tiles to assess for risk of pressure ulcer development in nursing home residents
- McCreath, H., Bates-jensen, B., Nakagami, G., Patlan, A., Booth, H., Conolly, D., TRUONG, C., Woldai, A. (2016). Use of Munsell color charts to measure skin tone objectively in Nursing Home Residents at high risk for pressure ulcer development. Journal of Nursing. Vol: 72 issue: 9, pages 1967-2251. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4958492/
Timeline
Blood & Marrow Transplant Coordinator
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital
09.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse – Medical
Huntington Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2017
RN Case Manager – Hematology-Oncology
City of Hope National Medical Center
12.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse – Hematology-Oncology
City of Hope National Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2015
Executive Administrative Assistant
Sempra Energy – Southern California Gas Co.
02.2011 - 09.2011
Dailey & Associates
10.2007 - 03.2008
Assistant Account Executive
DDB Worldwide
12.2005 - 10.2007
Master of Science (MSN) - Nursing
University of California (UCLA) School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Communications
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
Education Abroad Program -
Richmond University