Janaya Woods
Missouri City
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in patient care, clinical coordination, and multidisciplinary team collaboration. Proven ability to advocate for patients, coordinate complex care plans, and provide education throughout the healthcare journey. Strong background in oncology and research nursing, with expertise in managing patient outcomes, ensuring smooth transitions of care, and delivering exceptional patient-centered services. Skilled in-patient navigation, treatment coordination, and addressing patient concerns to enhance clinical outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse, Outpatient
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2023 - Current
- Coordinate patient care for outpatient bone marrow aspiration procedures, administering anxiolysis medications and monitoring patient reactions.
- Act as the primary point of contact for patients, ensuring effective communication about upcoming procedures, appointments, and treatment plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to develop personalized care plans and ensure all patient needs are met before, during, and after procedures.
- Maintain meticulous documentation of patient history, specimen collection, and procedure outcomes to ensure continuity of care.
Senior Research Nurse/Study Coordinator
UT Health Science Center at Houston
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed recruitment, enrollment, and education of participants in clinical trials, ensuring patients understood study protocols and potential risks/benefits.
- Coordinated follow-up visits, specimen collection, and communication between research staff, physicians, and patients.
- Provided patient education on complex research procedures, ensuring informed consent and addressing concerns to facilitate patient understanding and comfort.
- Monitored patient reactions to infusions and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to adjust care plans as necessary.
Clinical Nurse
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Delivered holistic, patient-centered care for leukemia patients, ensuring seamless transitions between inpatient care and outpatient follow-up.
- Acted as an advocate for patients and families, guiding them through complex treatment regimens and providing education about their condition and options.
- Collaborated with oncology specialists and multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes.
Bone Marrow Aspiration Technician
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Assisted in the performance of bone marrow aspiration procedures, ensuring that patients were prepared and comfortable throughout the process.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and encouraging proactive engagement in their care plans.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, supporting effective care coordination across multiple departments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2015
Associate - Applied Science
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med Biology
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX08.2005
Skills
- Patient navigation and care coordination
- Clinical documentation and compliance
- Treatment plan optimization
- Medical recordkeeping
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Patient education and engagement
- Clinical expertise
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing, 11/17
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Red Cross, 08/13, Present
- CITI GCP/Biomedical Researcher & Key Personnel, 03/22, 12/25
- Allied Health Professional, Memorial Hermann Hospital, 03/19, Present
Publications
Alayed, K.M., Medeiros, J.L., Phan, D., Ojiaku, C., Patel, J., Yap, JP., McCord, Y., Woods, J.S., Konoplev, S., Bueso-Ramos, C.E., Reyes, S.R., Immunostaining for Rapid Diagnosis of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia with the Tetramethylrhodamine-5-Isothiocyanate–Conjugated Anti–Promyelocytic Leukemia Monoclonal Antibody PG-M3, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, 137, 11, 1669-1673, 2013
Professional Development And Continuing Education
- Active participation in professional development programs to stay current on oncology nursing and patient navigation best practices.
- Regular involvement in hospital committees and patient care teams to contribute to process improvements and enhance patient experiences.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse, Outpatient
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2023 - Current
Senior Research Nurse/Study Coordinator
UT Health Science Center at Houston
02.2021 - 12.2022
Clinical Nurse
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Bone Marrow Aspiration Technician
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
01.2014 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas At Arlington
Associate - Applied Science
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Med Biology
Texas Southern University