Erin Lytle
Loveland,CO
Summary
Strongly dedicated and sympathetic Oncology Certified Nurse with over 14 years of experience. Adept at handling patient and family questions and concerns sensitively and professionally. Able to administer treatments with the highest possible degree of care and comfort, while monitoring for adverse reactions and side effects. Rapidly builds rapport with patients, family, staff, and physicians. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quick to master new skills. Enjoys educating students, staff, and patients with tailored language and materials for better understanding.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Hematology Malignancy Abstractor/ Reviewer
Invitae: Clinical Operations
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Remote nurse specializing in the use of data extraction software.
- Providing indirect oncology services by accurately interpreting rare and complex hematologic malignancies, medical conditions, diagnoses, oncology treatments, lab results, and genetic findings.
- Self-driven and motivated and able to apply critical thinking and clinical expertise to ensure documentation is correct.
- Creation of quality export data for stakeholders including BeiGene and Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
- Verified accuracy of data extracted from patient health records against source material.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality protocols when handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained open communication with team members resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
- Extraction of real world oncology data for journal article submissions and oncology conference poster presentations.
RN- Staff Nurse
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Management of patients with acute infections, complicated chemotherapy regimens, and symptom management of the post chemotherapy patient.
- Educator and mentor to nurses learning to administer chemotherapy and biotherapy in the hospital setting.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Communicated with physicians regarding any changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
- Provided emotional support for patients and family members undergoing difficult treatment regimens.
- Monitored patients' reactions to chemotherapy and recommended methods for treating side effects.
- Ensured compliance with hospital regulations concerning the storage and handling of hazardous materials.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the end-of-life experience.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
RN- Case Management and Triage
UCHealth Medical Group
Fort Collins, CO
01.2012 - 07.2016
- Monitored patients in the local community and in outreach communities receiving oral chemotherapy.
- Managing patients and side effects through adherence checks.
- Teaching patients correct handling and disposal of oral chemotherapy.
- Coordination of care to and from outside facilities as needed.
- Mentor and orient new employees to the role.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families dealing with difficult diagnoses or life changes due to cancer treatment.
- Monitored patient progress throughout the course of therapy, making adjustments as needed.
- Answered incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope of medical complaints.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional service to patients.
RN- Infusion Nurse
UCHealth Medical Group
Fort Collins, CO
07.2009 - 07.2016
- Staff nurse specializing in the safe administration of chemotherapy, biotherapy, blood products, and other medications in an outpatient setting.
- Specializing in the management of symptoms and monitoring for medication reactions.
- Proficiencies including calculating doses of chemotherapy, starting and maintaining peripheral IV's, care of implanted ports, and maintenance of PICC lines and other implanted devices.
- Coordinated scheduling of treatments, procedures, and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Educated fellow nursing staff on proper techniques for administering infusions safely and effectively.
- Administered medications as prescribed by study protocols or physicians' orders.
- Monitored adverse events during study participation and reported any serious incidents promptly.
- Met with patients and family members to explain procedures, respond to questions, and educate on proposed treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO01.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Fort Collins05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2004
Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assurance
- Cancer Patient Management
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Diagnostic Test Interpretation
- Patient Education
- Chemotherapy Drug Administration
- Case Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Microsoft Office
- ICD-10
- Staff Supervision and Delegation
- Team Leadership
- Unit Management
- EMR Systems
- Staff Education
Memberships And Councils
- Oncology Nursing Society, 01/01/2009- current
- High Plains Oncology Professionals 01/01/2009: Elections Chair 2018 to 2019, Vice President 2017, Programs Chair 2017, Jr. Programs Chair 2016
- Unit Based Council- PVH Oncology 01/01/2016- 12/31/2018
- Cancer Care and Hematology Quality Council 01/01/2013- 12/31/2016
Awards And Scholarships
- Magnet Nurse Nominee - April 2019
- Daisy Award Winner - November 2018
- Nightingale Luminary Award - March 2018
- Celebrating U Award, Standard of Excellence in Quality - October 2014
- Richard G. Titus Scholarship - December 2013
Certification
- Survivorship Training and Rehab Certificate of Completion, 2016
- BLS/CPR, 01/01/2014- 12/31/2021- renewal as needed
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification, 01/01/2009-12/31/2021- renewal as needed
- Oral Chemotherapy Certificate of Completion, 2013
- RN License, 01/01/2009- current # RN.0190795
- LPN License, 01/01/2008- 12/31/2010, # PN.0046399
Board Certifications
Oncology Certified Nurse, 01/01/2012- current
Timeline
Oncology Hematology Malignancy Abstractor/ Reviewer
Invitae: Clinical Operations
01.2021 - 12.2023
RN- Staff Nurse
UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital
08.2016 - 01.2021
RN- Case Management and Triage
UCHealth Medical Group
01.2012 - 07.2016
RN- Infusion Nurse
UCHealth Medical Group
07.2009 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado Denver
Associate of Science - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Colorado State University
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