I am an experienced medical professional with strong organizational, communication, and time management skills, and I am passionate about patient advocacy and improving patient care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Locum Tenens
02.2023 - Current
Provide independent and collaborative medical management to a complex adult population of patients in an inpatient setting with solid tumor, benign and malignant hematologic malignancies, also hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients, those receiving CAR-T cellular and Bi-specific T cell engager therapies
Serve as consulting provider facilitating a comprehensive care approach for patients with complex malignant conditions and multi-organ failure in the acute and critical care hospital setting
Perform bedside bone marrow biopsy and aspirate procedures, punch skin biopsies as clinically indicated
Provide symptom management for hematologic and oncologic indications as mentioned above
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Capital Caring Health
01.2023 - Current
Provide virtual comprehensive care management remotely to home, facility, and hospital-based patients in VA, FL, MD, and DC with a broad spectrum of progressive and terminal disease processes.
Collaborate with attending and hospice physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal and efficient care while mentoring nursing staff.
Educates clinical staff, patients, and families on applicable disease management and prevention strategies
Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives while supporting admission and discharge planning processes while ensuring continuity of care and best patient care outcomes
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute
03.2021 - 05.2024
Delivered comprehensive care management to adult patients in an inpatient and ambulatory care setting with benign, malignant, and solid tumor conditions
Performed bone marrow biopsy and aspirate procedures and administration of intrathecal chemotherapy
Independently managed a 24-chair infusion center, serving as a primary responder for managing acute chemoimmunotherapy treatment-related hypersensitivity reactions
Served as Sub-Investigator on multiple phases of clinical trials for solid tumor malignancies, aiding trial recruitment efforts, adverse event evaluations, and documentation.
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Hayes Locums
04.2022 - 01.2023
Managed the outpatient treatment course and plan of care to include survivorship follow-up for adult patients with benign, malignant, and solid tumor conditions
Independently managed a 22-chair infusion center treating acute chemoimmunotherapy hypersensitivity reactions
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Facilitated outpatient treatment courses for new and established patients with benign, malignant, and solid tumor conditions, managing treatment plans of care, managing symptoms, and oversaw the survivorship follow-up program
Primary responder for the acute management of a 14-chair infusion center, managing chemotherapy and immunotherapy hypersensitivity reactions
Performed bone marrow biopsy and aspiration procedures for diagnostic evaluation
Served as Sub-Investigator on multiple phases of clinical trials for solid tumor malignancies, aiding trial recruitment efforts, protocol training, and adverse event evaluations and documentation.
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner Fellow
Atrium Health – Levine Cancer Institute
10.2018 - 09.2019
Completed a one-year postgraduate training navigating the treatment course for patients with solid tumor, benign, and malignant disease processes in the inpatient and outpatient setting across a broad spectrum of oncology disciplines and sub-specialties and actively engaged in didactic, grand rounds, and tumor boards
Collaborated on a quality improvement research project with a poster presentation dedicated to improving and advancing treatment compliance for adult sickle cell anemia patients.
Registered Nurse – Oncology/Medical Surgical
Atrium Health
05.2014 - 09.2018
Responsible for the medical management and medicinal care of acutely ill hospitalized patients
Clinical Research Manager
Carolina Bio-Oncology Institute
09.2009 - 04.2014
Oversaw all aspects of Phase I and II clinical trials and cell therapy division for solid tumors, directly managing 12 employees; also managed site recruitment and selection processes, met quality regulatory requirements and project timelines, and facilitated budget and contract negotiations
Administered clinical and site training to research staff and collaborated with a cross-functional group of site monitors and biometrics team members to achieve successful delivery of trial data and analysis
Developed, implemented, and routinely audited department policies, goals, objectives, and clinical processes to align with the company mission and sponsor’s expectations
Education
Doctor of Healthcare Administration - undefined
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
08.2025
Post-Master Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Emory University School of Nursing
Atlanta, GA
05.2024
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
George Washington University
Washington, DC
05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Winston Salem State University
Winston Salem, NC
05.2016
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Queen’s University and Presbyterian School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC
05.2014
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Care Coordination
- Patient Education
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Board Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner July 2024 – Present
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner June 2018 – Present
Timeline
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Locum Tenens
02.2023 - Current
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Capital Caring Health
01.2023 - Current
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Hayes Locums
04.2022 - 01.2023
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Emory Healthcare Winship Cancer Institute
03.2021 - 05.2024
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Wake Forest Baptist Health Comprehensive Cancer Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Hematology Oncology Nurse Practitioner Fellow
Atrium Health – Levine Cancer Institute
10.2018 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse – Oncology/Medical Surgical
Atrium Health
05.2014 - 09.2018
Clinical Research Manager
Carolina Bio-Oncology Institute
09.2009 - 04.2014
Doctor of Healthcare Administration - undefined
Virginia University of Lynchburg
Post-Master Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Emory University School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
George Washington University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
Winston Salem State University
Associate of Science in Nursing - undefined
Queen’s University and Presbyterian School of Nursing
Family Nurse Practitioner, Federal Corrections at Huckeye Health Services, Locum TenensFamily Nurse Practitioner, Federal Corrections at Huckeye Health Services, Locum Tenens