Dana Kinard
Conyers,GA
Summary
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in various settings to include hematology and oncology, offering a wealth of experience from renowned medical centers. proficient in telehealth services, and adept with electronic medical records systems such as EPIC and CPRS, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams. Aspires to leverage skills and experience to enhance patient outcomes and support innovative healthcare solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta VA Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and disease management in an outpatient Hematology Oncology clinic to new and follow up clients. Provided care to 12-15 patients per day.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to include labs, imaging and pathology.
- Formulated and implemented individualized treatment plans in coordination with supervising oncologist.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to include chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted agents.
- Monitored and managed side effects.
- Coordinated referrals to specialty services, clinical trials and supportive care.
- Educated patients and families about cancer diagnosis, prognosis, treatment recommendations, side effect management, and symptom control.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
- Remained current with oncology best practices and participated in ongoing education.
- Mentored nursing staff/students to enhance their clinical knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice.
- Educated and trained new employees as needed
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology-Oncology
Georgia Cancer Specialist
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Performed detailed history and physical examinations in an outpatient Hematology/Oncology clinic. Caseload 12-15/day. Provided follow-up care to patients with solid-tumors, benign and malignant hematological disorders.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat disease states. Treatment included chemotherapy, immunotherapy as well as targeted agents.
- Provided patient education on disease as well as medications prescribed.
- Managed side effects and referred to other services as needed to include Radiation Oncology, Nutrition Services, Surgical Oncologist, and Palliative Care.
- Participated in ongoing education and updates in cancer care. Attended tumor boards and interdisciplinary case reviews.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation in EMR.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
08.2014 - 07.2017
- Provided care to patients actively receiving Radiation Therapy as well as follow-up care. Case load 15-20 patients per day. Supervised 1 RN and 1 LPN.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories in timely manner in EMR, EPIC.
- Educated patients on disease process, treatment recommendations and side effects.
- Managed side effects of radiation therapy to include acute and late effects.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary oncology team activities to include Tumor Boards and team meetings.
- Participated in clinical research relevant to radiation oncology.
- Served as preceptor to graduate nursing students
Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology
Emory University
11.2010 - 07.2014
- Supervise or coordinate patient care activities between services, medical oncology and other cancer specialist.
- Provide patient and family education related to radiation oncology treatments and side effects.
- Perform routine treatment assessments for patients currently under radiation treatment.
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- Consult with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
- Treat and/or refer patients for primary care conditions such as headaches, hypertension, urinary tract infections, upper respiratory infections, and dermatological conditions.
- Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
- Performs follow up care and orders diagnostic testing for clients under surveillance for cancer screening.
- Provide patients or caregivers with assistance in locating health care resources.
- Provide services to cancer patients at an out-patient radiation oncology clinic.
- Keep abreast of current literature, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep current on medical and nursing developments.
Nurse Practitioner, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
Grady Health System
11.2007 - 11.2010
- Clinical coordinator for a state-funded program that provided breast and cervical cancer screening to approximately 300 patients per year.
- Provided case management to cervical and breast cancer patients to include referrals to appropriate specialist and community resources.
- Performed physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic or laboratory tests.
- Documented findings of physical examinations.
- Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Consulted with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
- Prescribed medications as permitted by state regulations.
- Planned, provided, and evaluated educational programs for nursing staff, health care teams, or the community.
Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Health
Department of Defense
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Provided health screening and acute care management for Department of Defense employees, active duty military and their dependents.
- Provided pre- and post-deployment health and mental evaluations.
- Inspected specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, and first-aid supplies.
- Recommended measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Investigated health-related complaints, and inspect facilities to ensure that they comply with public health legislation and regulations.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations, and develop materials for these presentations.
- Investigated accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Developed and maintain medical monitoring programs for employees.
Nurse Practitioner, OB/GYN
Grady Health System
01.2001 - 11.2006
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic or laboratory tests.
- Documented findings of physical examinations.
- Educated patients and family members regarding prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, newborn, or interconceptional care.
- Provided patients with direct family planning services such as inserting intrauterine devices, dispensing oral contraceptives, and other forms of contraception.
- Prescribed medications as permitted by state regulations.
- Performed physical examinations by taking vital signs, checking neurological reflexes, examining breasts, or performing pelvic examinations.
- Consulted with or refer patients to appropriate specialists when conditions exceed the scope of practice or expertise.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements, identifying fetal position, or estimating fetal size and weight.
- Provided gynecological, prenatal and post-partum care to patients at an inner-city out-patient OB/GYN clinic.
Education
Post-Masters - Adult Health
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia08.1998
Masters - Nursing
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii12.1996
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina05.1988
Skills
- Telehealth
- EMR, CPRS and EPIC
- Interprofessional collaboration
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta VA Medical Center
06.2020 - 06.2025
Nurse Practitioner, Hematology-Oncology
Georgia Cancer Specialist
07.2017 - 06.2020
Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
08.2014 - 07.2017
Nurse Practitioner, Radiation Oncology
Emory University
11.2010 - 07.2014
Nurse Practitioner, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program
Grady Health System
11.2007 - 11.2010
Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Health
Department of Defense
11.2006 - 11.2007
Nurse Practitioner, OB/GYN
Grady Health System
01.2001 - 11.2006
Masters - Nursing
University of Hawaii
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina
Post-Masters - Adult Health
Emory University