Jennifer Bartko, BSN, RN, BHCN
Summary
Passionate oncology nurse dedicated to providing empathetic and comprehensive relationship-based nursing care to patients and their families. Expertise in assessing patient status and determining care options, developing individualized care plans, educating patients and families on best health practices for optimal outcomes, and mediating communications between practitioners and patients. Previous 18 years' experience in public relations and university fiscal operations with strong leadership, time management, communications, and critical-thinking skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education and Training Manager
Cooler Heads
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing training materials, managed logistics for training, and lead virtual group training sessions with cancer patients electing to scalp through chemotherapy.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through data and feedback collection and analysis.
- Implemented workflow processes for continual training program monitoring and patient contact, increasing compliance with training requirements by more than 50% and reducing first-day support calls by more than 75%.
- Applied expertise in chemotherapy side effect management and trichology principles to provide ongoing support to patients throughout treatment.
- Educated sales team on chemotherapy regimens and served as clinical liaison for communications with infusion center physicians and nurses.
- Executed technical expertise of Cooler Heads' platform to assist with real-time troubleshooting for patients and/or clinical staff via virtual call, SMS texting, email, or phone calls.
Clinical Case Manager/Oncology Nurse Navigator
Sharp Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2025
- Assessed patient understanding of cancer diagnosis and educated on disease, treatment options, side effects, and recovery to reduce anxiety, increase patient compliance with treatment plan, and improve overall satisfaction of care.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and other members of the healthcare team to enhance care coordination and seamless continuity of care for patients with complex medical needs.
- Identified patient needs for support services, made the appropriate referrals to increase access to financial, physical, and mental health resources, and continually monitored and assesses patient progress from diagnosis through treatment to survivorship or end of life care.
- Collected data regarding quality outcomes and reported to oversight committees and organizations
- Represented Sharp and the Nurse Navigator program at community and public health events.
Staff Nurse, Oncology, Palliative, & Hospice Care
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assessed, monitored, and intervened as appropriate in the health of five to six post-surgical oncology, palliative, and/or hospice care patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Continually observed, documented, and reported critical observations to practitioners, and executed early response measures and Code Blue procedures when determined necessary for oncology and palliative care patients.
- Provided empathetic end-of-life care, education, and emotional support to hospice patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the dying process.
Contingent (PRN) Charge Nurse
Ohio Living Westminster Thurber
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Provided direct nursing care for 18-24 residents in a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility on an as-needed, on-call basis.
- Directed the day-to-day functions of nursing activities in accordance with current regulations.
- Assessed and monitored residents' conditions and alerted physicians to any changes.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with orders.
- Represented the nursing department during Interdisciplinary Care Plan meetings.
- Ensured procedures were followed by nursing service personnel.
Staff Nurse, Surgical, Colorectal, & Plastics Onc
The Ohio State University, James Cancer Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Assessed, monitored, and intervened as appropriate in the health of three to five medical-surgical oncology patients in a progressive care unit.
- Continually observed and documented the patient's condition, reporting critical observations to practitioners and executing early response measures and Code Blue procedures when determined necessary.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans, providing ongoing patient education regarding post-surgical recovery in anticipation of discharge.
- Developed rapport and provided emotional support to both patients and their families.
Patient Care Associate
The Ohio State University, James Cancer Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Monitored the health of six to eight medical-surgical oncology patients.
- Performed phlebotomy procedures for laboratory tests.
- Documented vitals and care in electronic medical records, and reported observations to nurses and other healthcare processionals.
- Anticipated needs of nurses and performed delegated tasks and patient care within PCA scope of practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04-1996
Skills
- Exceptional communicator
- Care coordination
- Psychosocial support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Oncology nursing assessment
- Cancer care expertise
- Symptom management
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
Certification
Breast Health Certified Navigator
National Consortium of Breast Centers
Issued: March 31, 2025
Expires: March 31, 2026
Registered Nurse
California Board of Registered Nursing
License No: RN.95223935
Issued: July 3, 2020
Expires: July 31, 2026
Timeline
Education and Training Manager
Cooler Heads
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Case Manager/Oncology Nurse Navigator
Sharp Memorial Hospital
03.2021 - 02.2025
Staff Nurse, Oncology, Palliative, & Hospice Care
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Contingent (PRN) Charge Nurse
Ohio Living Westminster Thurber
03.2019 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse, Surgical, Colorectal, & Plastics Onc
The Ohio State University, James Cancer Hospital
07.2017 - 11.2018
Patient Care Associate
The Ohio State University, James Cancer Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese
University of Pittsburgh
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