Deanna Gregg
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Registered Nurse with 11 years of experience in surgical oncology, specializing in breast and melanoma care. Demonstrates exceptional skills in patient education, interdisciplinary coordination, and optimizing clinical workflows. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through teamwork and continuous improvement in care delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Nurse - Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology
NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center
05.2021 - Current
- Lead multidisciplinary care coordination, optimizing treatment plans and enhancing patient outcomes in breast and melanoma surgical oncology
- Prepared patients for consults by completing lab work and referrals, ensuring comprehensive care delivery
- Assisted physicians with in-office procedures, improving patient outcomes and procedural efficiency
- Coordinated preoperative and postoperative care, enhancing communication with home health and rehab nurses
- Utilized EPIC EMR to maintain accurate patient records and optimize clinical workflows
- Provided patient support through phone triage and education, fostering a positive healthcare experience
Registered Nurse - Surgical Breast Oncology & Reconstructive Plastics
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Streamlined clinic workflow by multitasking, obtaining patient histories, and assisting with in-office procedures, enhancing overall efficiency and patient care
- Empowered patients through comprehensive education on cancer diagnoses, treatment plans, and pre/post-operative care, fostering informed decision-making
- Optimized patient triage by assessing urgency, determining appropriate provider, and advising on emergency escalations, ensuring timely and effective care
- Facilitated seamless interdisciplinary care by coordinating with medical oncology, radiation oncology, and plastic surgery teams on treatment plan adjustments
- Contributed to improving patient education strategies through active participation in the Patient Education Committee, driving continuous improvement in care delivery
Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) - Gynecologic Oncology
The University of Kansas Hospital - Westwood Cancer Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Clinic - Preparing for patient consults by ensuring completion of the lab/imaging/referral recommendations and gathering outside records, assisting the physician with in-office procedures related to GYN Oncology, notifying oncology treatment nurses of plan changes, placing physician orders, phone triage and patient education
- Surgery - Preoperative education regarding various surgical procedures, coordinating preoperative consults and clearances with outside physicians, communicating with anesthesia providers regarding preoperative testing needed, postoperative phone triage, postoperative symptom management, communication with home health and rehab nurses post discharge
- Chemotherapy - experience in GYN malignancy chemo regimens, chemo side effects
Registered Nurse
Kansas City Dermatology
10.2013 - 01.2015
- Collected patient histories and vital information, ensuring accurate data for 250+ patients
- Secured insurance preauthorizations for medications and procedures, reducing patient wait times
- Educated patients on procedures and medications, enhancing patient understanding and compliance
- Coordinated with referring doctors for skin cancer treatments, improving patient care continuity
- Communicated lab and pathology results to patients, ensuring timely follow-up and treatment
Education
RN to BSN program -
University of Central Missouri
05.2014
Registered Nursing Program -
Johnson County Community College
05.2013
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Johnson County Community College
05.2012
Skills
- Patient education
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Clinical workflows optimization
- Patient triage
- EMR (EPIC and Cadence)
- Research assistance
- Administration (FMLA/Disability paperwork, prior authorizations)
RN License #
804366
Scholarships & Honors
- Community College Transfer Scholarship
- Husch Blackwell Sanders Scholarship
- Herbert & Joyce Dunford Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- President's Honor Roll
Timeline
Senior Staff Nurse - Breast and Melanoma Surgical Oncology
NYU Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse - Surgical Breast Oncology & Reconstructive Plastics
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2018 - 10.2020
Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) - Gynecologic Oncology
The University of Kansas Hospital - Westwood Cancer Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Kansas City Dermatology
10.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nursing Program -
Johnson County Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Program -
Johnson County Community College
RN to BSN program -
University of Central Missouri
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