An unwavering twenty-two commitment to provide kind, safe, comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered care to pediatric patients and their caregivers.
Dedication in multiple settings, including Radiation Oncology, Neuro-Oncology, and Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinics.
A lifelong learner seeking knowledge as a power to improve patient outcomes. Most recently, became double board certified as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Radiation Oncology Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix
02.2022 - 05.2025
Developed and implemented comprehensive care plans for both new and returning patients receiving care as the first Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the division of Radiation Oncology.
Coordinated and assured comprehensive care for patients with multiple pediatric teams, consultants, and personnel from various institutions.
Led team-building exercises as well as educational outreach regarding radiation therapy and delivery iof high-quality patient care.
Spearheaded two new Mayo Clinic programs including the BOOK NOOK and Go Gold Shoe Iniative to bring joy to patients, their caretakers, the staff as well as outside institutions.
Neuro-Oncology Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix
06.2016 - 04.2020
Delivered comprehensive patient care for Pediatric Neuro-Oncology team and Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology clinic at Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Conducted triage, history taking, physical examinations, and treatment planning with thorough documentation.
Reviewed laboratory tests and point of care evaluations to ensure accuracy in billing and follow-up.
Oversaw patient care in clinical trials, ensuring strict adherence to protocols and standards.
Represented Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders in development of computerized provider order entry for chemotherapy.
Contributed to peer reviews of journal submissions and authored emergency protocols for anaphylaxis.
Participated in initiatives for chemotherapy task force and EMR optimization super user group.
Spearheaded CCBD Book Nook Project, promoting patient joy and literacy through book distribution.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Mesa Pediatrics Professional Association
Mesa
01.2016 - 03.2016
Managed complete patient care as Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in busy primary care outpatient facility, including triage, history taking, and physical assessment.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
San Tan Allergy and Asthma
Gilbert
12.2010 - 11.2015
Delivered comprehensive patient care in an outpatient setting in a newly developed role as the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Conducted patient triage, collected thorough patient histories, completed detailed physical examinations, and created individualized treatment plans..
Managed emergencies, including immunotherapy and anaphylactic reactions.
Collaborated with support staff to enhance patient outcomes and ensure efficient operations.
Implemented practice protocols and helped integrate new software into the existing Electronic Health Record.
Developed training programs for nursing staff to improve clinical competencies.
Participated in research studies, including subject recruitment and data collection.
Fostered strong relationships with families through effective communication and education.
Utilized current medical practices to maintain high standards of patient-centered care.
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix
01.2003 - 01.2008
Delivered comprehensive care to pediatric patients in hematology, oncology, nephrology, and surgical contexts.
Became certifuied to provide care with Chemotherapy and Biotherapy
Became certified to care for patients pre-and post-transplant
Achieved certification for advanced procedures such as sedation, dialysis management.
Facilitated continuous education and skill enhancement as the first Education Liaison for nursing staff and new graduate Registered Nurses throughout the hospital,
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Arizona State University School of Nursing
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2009
Certificate - Nurse Education in Academic and Practice Setting
Arizona State University School of Nursing
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2009
BA - Nursing
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minnesota
06.2003
BA - Health
Gustavus Adolphus College
St. Peter, Minnesota
06.1999
Honors And Awards
National Award: Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner of the Year, Arizona. 2024
Alumni Award: Gustavus Excellence in Nursing Award 2024
Costco Grant ($50K) awarded for Mayo Radiation Oncology, Costco Book Nook and Go Gold Shoe Initiative, 2024
National Award: Advanced Practice Community Impact Award, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, Mayo Clinic, 2023
2022 Top Performer for Top Performance in Likelihood to Recommend, The Office of Mayo Clinic Experience, Mayo Clinic.
Beam Award Recipient, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 2023
Excellence Recognition Award, Mayo Clinic Arizona, 2022
Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Masters in Pediatric Nursing, 2009
Alumni Chapter Book Scholarship, Alumni Association, Arizona State University, 2009
First Decade Award Nominee, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2009
Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Arizona State University, 2009
Graduate Fellowship Award, Arizona State University, 2008
Retrospective Chart Review of Pediatric Patients with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors Phoenix Children's Hospital from 2000 - 2017, 2018 International Symposium on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Denver, Colorado, 06/01/18
RESEARCH
2017-2020
BRF116013 - Novartis - Phase I/IIa, 2-Part, Multi-Center, Single-Arm, Open-Label Study to Determine the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Dabrafenib in Pediatric Subjects Aged 1 Month to <18 Years with Advance BRAF V600-Mutation Positive Solid Tumors.
MEK116540 - Novartis - An Open-Label, Dose-Escalation, Phase I/II Study to Investigate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Clinical Activity of the MEK Inhibitor Trametinib in Children and Adolescents Subjects with Cancer or Plexiform Neurofibromas and Trametinib in Combination with Dabrafenib in Children and Adolescents with Cancers Harboring V600 Mutation
CDRB436G2201 - Novartis - Phase II open-label global study to evaluate the effect of dabrafenib in combination with trametinib in children and adolescent patients with BRAF V600 mutation positive Low Grade Glioma (LGG) or relapsed or refractory High Grade Glioma (HGG)
AflacST1501 - CHOA - Phase I Study of Abemaciclib (LY2835219) inhibitor of Cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (Cdk4/6) in Children and Young Adults with Newly Diagnosed Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma and in Recurrent or Refractory Malignant Brain and Solid Tumors
AflacST1502 - CHOA - A Phase II Study in Sirolimus in Combination with Metronomic Chemotherapy in Children with Recurrent and/or Refractory Solid and CNS Tumors
Quality Improvement Project: Prevention and stepwise treatment of skin side effects with targeted molecular therapies (MEK and B-RAF).
Retrospective Chart Review of Pediatric Patients with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors Phoenix Children's Hospital from 2000-2017.
2015- 2016
A Phase 3, 12 Week, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group, Multicenter study Investigating the Efficiency and Safety of Symbicort pMDI 80/25ug, 2 Actuations Twice Daily, and Symbicort pMDI 80/4.5ug 2 Actuations Twice Daily, Compared with Budesonide pMDI 80ug 2 Actuations Twice Daily, in Children Ages 6 to<12 Years with Asthma (CHASE III)
2015-2015 A 26 week, randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, active controlled, multicenter, multinational safety study evaluating the risk of serious asthma-related events during treatment with Symbicort , a fixed combination of inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (Budesonide) and a long acting ß2-agonist (LABA) (Formoterol) as compared to treatment with ICS (Budesonide) alone in adult and adolescent (=12 years of age) patients with asthma (LABA)
2013- Sub Investigator. Investigation # AER-047. "A randomized, single-visit, clinical validation study to assess the degree of agreement of FeNO measured with the NIOX VERO device using the 6 second exhalation mode and 10 second exhalation mode in subjects 6-10 years of age with asthma and to assess the ability of subjects 4-5 years of age with asthma to use the NIOX VERO device for measuring FeNO with the 6 second exhalation mode and 10 second exhalation mode"
Timeline
Radiation Oncology Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Mayo Clinic
02.2022 - 05.2025
Neuro-Oncology Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Phoenix Children's Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2020
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Mesa Pediatrics Professional Association
01.2016 - 03.2016
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
San Tan Allergy and Asthma
12.2010 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse
Phoenix Children's Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2008
Master of Science - Pediatric Nursing
Arizona State University School of Nursing
Certificate - Nurse Education in Academic and Practice Setting
Registered Nurse at Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic EnterpriseRegistered Nurse at Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
Registered Nurse, Charge at Mayo Clinic Specialty Clinic Outpatient PsychiatryRegistered Nurse, Charge at Mayo Clinic Specialty Clinic Outpatient Psychiatry
Medical Clinic Shadowing at Mayo Clinic and the Minneapolis Clinic of NeurologyMedical Clinic Shadowing at Mayo Clinic and the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology