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JIJA ISSAC

Roseville,CA

Summary

Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in oncology and hematology, excelling in patient assessment and interprofessional collaboration. Proven track record in optimizing oncology care through evidence-based practices and effective treatment planning, while providing compassionate support to patients and families during critical treatment phases.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Sierra Hematology and Oncology
10.2023 - Current
  • Provide thorough consultation for benign hematologic patients (ie: anemia, polycythemia, leukocytosis, clotting disorders, etc)
  • Provide thorough consultation, workup and support for new patients diagnosed with hematologic and oncologic malignancies
  • Perform ongoing physical exams including specialized exams for oncology patients
  • Provide follow-up for patients on treatment or on surveillance
  • Manage side effects for patients to ensure successful treatment
  • Provide ongoing educational and emotional support for patients and families
  • Practice current evidence-based practices and protocols to ensure optimal care for patients
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and other office employees to enhance patient-centered care

Staff Nurse II (Per Diem)

Kaiser Permanente - Adult Infusion Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
  • Work in fast-paced environment to administer chemotherapy and other infusions safely
  • Collaborated with providers to obtain appropriate patient interventions
  • Proactively identify situations where patients may be deteriorating, allowing for early intervention, and mitigating further decline

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare - Medical Oncology ITA & Neurology Infusion Center
07.2019 - 10.2023
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine the suitability of ordered treatments for medical oncology and neurology patients
  • Collaborate effectively with team members to manage emergent situations (i.e.: hypersensitivity reactions) and prioritize optimal patient outcomes
  • Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and other infusion therapies in adherence to established protocols and evidence-based practices
  • Effectively communicate with and educate patients regarding their treatment plans, potential side effects, and adverse effects
  • Foster collaborative relationships with the patient's multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive and holistic patient care
  • Participant in the RITE project aimed to reduce emergency room visits for oncology patients
  • Chemo SuperUser: demonstrating expertise in chemotherapy-related practices and procedures

Clinical Nurse II

Aya Healthcare: UC Davis Adult Infusion
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Completed thorough patient assessment and ensure the patient is safe to receive treatment
  • Provided infusions, injections, blood transfusions and provide pain management in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborated with APRN for newly reported patient symptoms or reaction management
  • Equipped patients and family members with adequate chemotherapy education to ensure patient understanding of treatment and reportable side effects while minimizing patient anxiety regarding treatment
  • Supported colleagues in completing patient treatments and attending to patient requests in a timely manner to improve patient experience

Clinical Nurse II

MD Anderson Cancer Center - Inpatient Leukemia
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Completed thorough patient assessment
  • Communicated with patient's team to address all patient needs and concerns
  • Reviewed plan of care with team, patient, and family members
  • Provided support and education to patients and family members regarding treatment and clinical trials
  • Exercised keen assessment skills to prevent patient deterioration

Clinical Nurse I

City of Hope - Medical Oncology / Hematology
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Provided excellent patient care to hematology and solid tumor patients
  • Monitored and assessed for adverse effects of chemotherapy in patients
  • Effectively implemented non-pharmacological interventions to manage side effects of chemotherapy
  • Advocated for patient and family needs
  • Educated and provided emotional support to patients and families in critical situations
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to provide effective and holistic care to patients

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
09-2015

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Oncology care
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Clinical decision making
  • Treatment planning

Certification

  • CA State RN License, 95086637
  • AHA BLS and ACLS Certified
  • CA State NP License, 95026471
  • DEA License
  • AANP Certification
  • NPI License #1235919812

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Sierra Hematology and Oncology
10.2023 - Current

Clinical Nurse II

Aya Healthcare: UC Davis Adult Infusion
04.2022 - 07.2022

Staff Nurse II (Per Diem)

Kaiser Permanente - Adult Infusion Center
11.2021 - 10.2023

Clinical Nurse II

Stanford Healthcare - Medical Oncology ITA & Neurology Infusion Center
07.2019 - 10.2023

Clinical Nurse II

MD Anderson Cancer Center - Inpatient Leukemia
11.2018 - 05.2019

Clinical Nurse I

City of Hope - Medical Oncology / Hematology
03.2016 - 04.2017

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

San Jose State University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University

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