I am a Registered Nurse, with a unique background working at world renown Comprehensive Cancer Center and a Leading non-profit organization. I am seeking an opportunity where my diverse skills will deliver the most value.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Health System Manager
American Cancer Society
New York, NY
12.2013 - 11.2019
Lead account Liaison between ACS and multiple health systems to achieve shared goals of ACS and health system.
Supervised the ACS Eastern regions to create a unified plan during and after Northwell Health and Catholic Health Mergers.
Ensured evidence-based strategies were used as solutions and monitored the implementation status and results.
Director
American Cancer Society
New York, NY
12.2007 - 12.2013
Developed and managed a portfolio of 23 hospitals (44 sites) and 32 treatment center accounts, generating income development for ACS.
Set up new online referral system from partner health systems to grow account base from 15 to 49 sites in 5 years.
Created the reorganization of Patient operations for families living on the borders of Suffolk, Nassau and Queens counties to receive ACS services by the nearest facility.
Implemented strategies which resulted CoC/NAPBC Accreditations/re-accreditations.
Developed and implemented on-site patient navigation in six health system locations.
Developed first American Cancer Society on-site screening navigator program in community FQHC.
Registered Nurse
State University of New York
Stony Brook, NY
06.2005 - 12.2006
Colo-Rectal Surgical Oncology Service Line.
Provided assessment, directed patient care and managed practices for two attending surgeons.
Trained in Texas for Colo-rectal Physiologylab to implement within pracitce.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering
New York, NY
12.2002 - 06.2005
Working directly with the head of solid tumor service.
Provided assessment and direct patient care in a gynecologic/oncology and investigational therapy medical setting.
Published as co-author of medical oncology treatment for advance Chemotherapy.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering
New York, NY
12.1997 - 12.2002
Worked with Attending Surgical Gynecologist in new Ambulatory Initiative practice.
Provided assessment and direct patient care in a gynecologic oncologic surgical setting.
Prepared and presented Nursing Grand Rounds.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
New York, NY
07.1994 - 12.1997
Provided primary nursing care in a 42-bed inpatient unit for gynecologic and breast cancer patients.
In-charge nurse, responsible for direct care and overseeing unit operations.
Member of the Disease Management Team, assisting in the design of integrated patient care maps.
Representative to the GRASP committee - new patient care acuity tool.
Education
Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider
Chemotherapy Administration Certification
Publication
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer -
01.2006
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania License #504624 -
12.1994
State of New York License #473647 -
08.1994
B.S - Nursing
Villanova University
01.1994
Skills
Team Leadership/Interpersonal Skills
Health Care Systems
Troubleshooting/Analytical Skills
Strategic Planning/Relationship Building
Department Management
Project Leadership, coordination and implementation
Grant Writing/Research
Windows 95/98/2000/XP/XP Pro/NT
Timeline
Health System Manager
American Cancer Society
12.2013 - 11.2019
Director
American Cancer Society
12.2007 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
State University of New York
06.2005 - 12.2006
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering
12.2002 - 06.2005
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering
12.1997 - 12.2002
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
07.1994 - 12.1997
Basic Cardiac Life Support Provider
Chemotherapy Administration Certification
Publication
International Journal of Gynecological Cancer -
Sr. Grassroots Advocacy Manager at American Cancer Society Cancer Action NetworkSr. Grassroots Advocacy Manager at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network