Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Janine Niehaus

Mount Joy,PA

Summary

Adaptable Clinical Coordinator with over 18 years of experience overseeing the clinical care of oncology patients. Strengths include excellent organizational skills with scheduling, coordination and documentation talents as part of clinical teams. Skilled at managing patient needs across the ervice-line, providing thorough communication and ensuring patient satisfaction. Detail and patient-oriented with proficiency in handling changing situations. Excited to transition into a new position where superb leadership and clinical coordination abilities can be utilized. Committed to ensuring staff is compliant with all safety and health standards and protocols.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Coordinator

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members throughout the facility.
  • Managed complex patient cases, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans.
  • Championed a patient-centered approach by actively involving patients and their families in the care planning process.
  • Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
  • Scheduled various appointments, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
  • Identified areas of opportunity for process improvements, leading efforts to implement changes that resulted in enhanced operational efficiency with home chemotherapy administration.
  • Mentored new clinical staff members through proper onboarding and orientation processes.

Registered Nurse, Infusion Services

Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center
09.2016 - 10.2019

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  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
06.2005 - 08.2016


  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA
06.2005

Skills

  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Process Improvements
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making

Accomplishments

Jay C. Graff Award for Oncology Nursing Excellence - 2023

Daisy Team Award Recipient - 2023

Lion Care Award - 2022

Dianne Lanham Award Recipient - 2018



Certification

Oncology Certified Nurse - 2007 to present

BLS CPR

Affiliations

  • Teens and Truth 6th grade girls leader
  • Community Bible Church Emergency Services Responder
  • Community Bible Church youth and teen trip chaperone and Registered Nurse
  • Donegal Baseball Booster Club

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
10.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Infusion Services

Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Center
09.2016 - 10.2019

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
06.2005 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Janine Niehaus