Erin Kissell
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate nurse with a robust background in oncology and pediatric care. Known for adaptability and teamwork, successfully managing complex cases while providing exceptional patient education and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Care Coordinator, Outpatient Neuro-Oncology
Children's Hospital Colorado
Denver, CO
06.2011 - 08.2025
- Coordinated care plans for diverse pediatric patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients dealing with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Provided patient education to ensure understanding of medical care plans and treatments.
Inpatient RN, Oncology/Hematology/BMT
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
01.2008 - 06.2011
- Executed and evaluated comprehensive patient care plans in collaboration with medical professionals.
- Managed complex cases with multiple diagnoses and treatment protocols.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on hospital policies and standards of care.
- Educated patients and families on medication side effects and treatment processes.
Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare, O'Grady Peyton
01.2006 - 09.2008
- Adapted quickly to various healthcare environments and changing patient needs.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to children, ensuring proper dosages and patient safety.
Travel RN, Research/Medical/Surgical Unit
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
06.2007 - 12.2007
Travel RN, Hematology/Oncology and Respiratory
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
01.2007 - 05.2007
Travel RN, Hematology/Oncology, BMT
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
Palo Alto, California
06.2006 - 12.2006
Travel RN, Medical/surgical
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
01.2006 - 06.2006
Inpatient RN, Hematology/Oncology, Med/Surg
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in acute care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients on diagnoses, treatment, and medications/
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Univeristy of Colorado, College of Nursing
Aurora, CO12-2026
Skills
- Patient education and health assessment
- Care coordination and team collaboration
- Emotional support and resilience
- Effective communication
Certification
- Anticipated: CO APRN License #: APN. Date Issued:
- CO Registered Nurse License
Renewal Date: 9/2025
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse (CPHON)
Renewal Date: 12/2027
- Basic Life Support
Renewal date: 5/2026
- Certified Yoga Instructor
Date Issued: 6/2012
Publications
- Gilani, A., Siddiq, Z., Kissell, E., Kasson, J., & Kleinschmidt-DeMasters, B. K. (2023). Genomic and epigenomic re-categorization of congenital glioblastoma and desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma. Child's Nervous System: ChNS : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, 39(7), 1861–1868. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-023-05848-w
- Madden, J. R., Evans, A., Hemenway, M., Stark, E., Kissell, E., Polito, A., Batson, D., Stark, M., Dhall, G., Garvin, J. H., Foreman, N. K., & Vibhakar, R. (2017). Vincristine and vinblastine: Is checking bilirubin mandatory in children with brain tumors?. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 64(6), 10.1002/pbc.26329. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.26329
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Care Coordinator, Outpatient Neuro-Oncology
Children's Hospital Colorado
06.2011 - 08.2025
Inpatient RN, Oncology/Hematology/BMT
Children's Hospital Colorado
01.2008 - 06.2011
Travel RN, Research/Medical/Surgical Unit
Boston Children's Hospital
06.2007 - 12.2007
Travel RN, Hematology/Oncology and Respiratory
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
01.2007 - 05.2007
Travel RN, Hematology/Oncology, BMT
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
06.2006 - 12.2006
Travel Nurse
AMN Healthcare, O'Grady Peyton
01.2006 - 09.2008
Travel RN, Medical/surgical
Rady Children's Hospital
01.2006 - 06.2006
Inpatient RN, Hematology/Oncology, Med/Surg
Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
08.2003 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Univeristy of Colorado, College of Nursing
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