Hope Emerson
Kingman,AZ
Summary
Seasoned Oncology Nurse with over 30 years of nursing experience, including five years in leadership roles. Led development of a nurse navigator and survivorship program, mentored teams, and enhanced nurse education to meet accreditation standards. Served as a clinical resource, training nurses in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration while collaborating with Mayo Clinic to optimize competencies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Infusion Nurse
Amerita Specialty Infusion
Prescott, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Administered specialized infusion therapies to patients in home and clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans and treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on infusion procedures and medication management.
Survivorship Coordinator
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, USA
01.2015 - Current
- Works with Cancer Committee and team of providers to meet ACOS guidelines for accreditation for Survivorship, which supplies a continuum of care for cancer patients who have completed cancer treatments.
Registered Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, USA
01.2012 - Current
- Direct patient care administering chemotherapy, phone triage, symptom management, patient education and collaborating with physicians and medical team to provide the highest quality of patient care.
Nurse Supervisor
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Kingman, USA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Collaborated with Mayo Clinic to enhance nurse education and competencies, achieving ACOS CoC accreditation standards.
- Served as a lead clinical oncology resource for nurses in the hospital and educated and trained in-patient nurses to administer chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatments.
- Mentored and managed team of 5-6 nurses to enhance clinical skills and team cohesion.
- Performed annual competencies and reviews.
- Interviewed and hired new staff.
Registered Nurse
Northside Forsyth Hospital Infusion Center
Cumming, USA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Responsible for direct patient care for patients.
- Administered chemotherapy, blood transfusions, IV antibiotics, picc line placement and care, and worked prn on IV team.
Registered Nurse
Georgia Cancer Specialist
Atlanta, USA
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Led nursing team in infusion area to ensure patient safety and quality care.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized care plans and enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered and mixed chemotherapy to ensure effective patient treatment.
- Performed bone marrow biopsies under provider supervision.
- Trained and mentored new nurses to foster skills development and ensure high-quality patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GaSkills
Chemotherapeutic drug administration
Central line management
Support and education
Compassionate care
Peripheral IV insertion
Patient education
Total parenteral nutrition
Vascular access devices
Patient observation
Antibiotic administration
Patient assessments
Intravenous therapy
Electronic medical records
Patient care coordination
Medication administration
Appointment scheduling
Care plan implementation
Patient assessment
Discharge planning
Infusion pump operation
Patient care implementation
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 12/31/27
- BLS Certification, 02/20/28
- Chemotherapy Biotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification, 01/19/25
- RN License, 176600, AZ, 04/01/29
Additional Information
Further references available upon request.
References
- Kari Wheeler, Kingman Regional Medical Center WL Nugent Cancer Center supervisor 928-692-4666
- Dr. Edgardo Rivera, 928-692-4666
- Linda Robinson current supervisor Amerita 928-708-0025
Timeline
Infusion Nurse
Amerita Specialty Infusion
01.2025 - Current
Survivorship Coordinator
Kingman Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - Current
Nurse Supervisor
Kingman Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Kingman Regional Medical Center
01.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Northside Forsyth Hospital Infusion Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
Registered Nurse
Georgia Cancer Specialist
01.2000 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University