Dorian Dillard
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Oncology Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and nurse navigation roles. Currently, functioning in a hybrid/remote-capable navigator position managing 20-30 high-risk patients daily. Skilled in medical necessity review, prior authorization coordination, multidisciplinary case evaluation, and documentation compliance. Seeking a remote Utilization Review Nurse role leveraging strong clinical judgement, independent workflow management, and EMR expertise.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
Roanoke, VA
2023 - Current
- Manage 20-30 high-risk oncology patients daily in a hybrid/remote care coordination role.
- Review pathology, imaging, and treatment plans to ensure clinical appropriateness and payer alignment
- Coordinate prior authorizations for chemotherapy, imaging, and surgical procedures to prevent care delays.
- Collaborate virtually with providers and surgical teams to strengthen documentation supporting medical necessity.
- Serve as liaison between oncology providers, surgical services, and patients.
Gastroenterology Tumor Board Representative
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
Roanoke, VA
2023 - 2025
- Sole oncology representative reviewing patient charts for surgical coordination and treatment planning.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case review to evaluate evidence-based care recommendations.
Outpatient Oncology RN
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
2015 - 2023
- Review treatment orders for protocol compliance and insurance authorization alignment.
- Ensured accurate EMR documentation supporting reimbursement and regulatory standards.
- Managed high-volume infusion workflows while maintaining quality and compliance.
Inpatient Oncology RN - Clinical Team Leader
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Roanoke, VA
2011 - 2015
- Led clinical operations and coordinated care for complex oncology patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds addressing length-of-stay and discharge planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University
Radford, VASkills
- Psychosocial support
- Care coordination
- Self-care strategies
- Palliative care
- Remote Case Management
- Microsoft Office including Teams and Excel
- Multidisciplinary Treatment Review/Document Integrity
- CMS/Medicare Guidelines
- Denial Prevention
- High-Volume Caseload Management
- Software systems: EPIC, IKM EMR, Meditech
Certification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Registered Nurse - State of Virginia
BLS Certified
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
2023 - Current
Gastroenterology Tumor Board Representative
Blue Ridge Cancer Care
2023 - 2025
Outpatient Oncology RN
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
2015 - 2023
Inpatient Oncology RN - Clinical Team Leader
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
2011 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Radford University