Joanie Cascamo Haycook
Budd Lake
Summary
Dynamic Oncology Nurse Navigator at Hackensack Meridian Health with expertise in transplant management and patient education. Proven ability to coordinate care and provide emotional support, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and clinical assessment, enhancing patient experiences and fostering a culture of excellence in healthcare delivery.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Hackensack Meridian Health
Hackensack
06.2023 - Current
- Specializes in supporting patients and families throughout the process of autologous or allogeneic bone marrow transplant as well as treatment with gene therapy.
- Serves as the primary point of contact providing guidance, education, and resources from the time of the patient's initial consult until the date of transplant.
- Coordinates all pre-transplant planning including the coordination of diagnostic testing, interpretation of results, and organization of treatment schedule.
- Provides education to patients and families about the transplant process, the identification of potential complications, and supplying resources and appropriate referrals.
Pediatric Nurse/Pediatric Special Care
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Paterson
05.2000 - 04.2025
- Educated parents and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and proper nutrition for children.
- Providing nursing care on the following units: Pediatrics, Pediatric Special Care, Regular Nursery, Mother/Baby, Intermediate Care Nursery, NICU, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Step Down, Pediatric Emergency Trauma Department.
- Provided direct nursing care to pediatric patients in a hospital setting.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures in the pediatric unit.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-threatening situations involving pediatric patients.
- Assumed role as charge nurse of both the pediatric unit and pediatric special care department.
RN Case Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
Hackensack
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated transitions between levels of care through effective coordination of resources within a managed care environment.
- Identified high-risk cases requiring intensive monitoring or specialized interventions.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to case management processes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards concerning utilization review, ethical decision making and legal aspects of case management practice.
Pediatric Emergency Trauma Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
Hackensack
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Administered life-saving interventions when needed in emergency situations involving trauma cases.
- Documented all treatments given to trauma patients according to hospital standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments within the hospital to ensure quality care is provided to trauma victims.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to Trauma Nursing Care.
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Nemours Children's Hospital
Lake Nona
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Served as charge nurse for the Pediatric Emergency Department.
- Served as chair of Shared Governance for the department.
- Lead various unit quality improvement projects and education.
- Educated parents on proper care and treatment options for their children.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician and monitored patient response to treatments.
- Utilized advanced technical skills to perform lifesaving interventions such as airway management or chest compressions when required.
- Assisted physicians during complex procedures such as intubations and lumbar punctures using appropriate equipment and techniques.
Pediatric Emergency Trauma Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack
03.2007 - 08.2013
- Served as a charge nurse for the pediatric ETD.
- Precepted new graduate nurses and new nurses.
- Served as a member of the unit based council and special committees.
- Assessed and monitored vital signs of trauma patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds.
- Provided wound care services including dressing changes, debridement, irrigation, and suture removal.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, such as social workers, physicians, and psychiatrists to ensure optimal care for the patient.
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack
04.2002 - 03.2007
- Conducted patient education sessions about post-transplant management issues such as nutrition, infection prevention and symptom management.
- Maintained accurate records of all medical information for each patient according to established guidelines.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient condition on a daily basis.
- Participated in research projects related to Bone Marrow Transplantation procedures.
- Educated patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options and self-care needs.
- APHON
- ONS
Pediatric Nurse/Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Paterson
05.2000 - 04.2002
- Assumed the role of charge nurse and supervised registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants in the delivery of direct patient care.
- Performed physical assessments including growth measurements and developmental screenings.
- Counseled parents on issues related to their child's illness or injury.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and medical procedures in the pediatric unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ05-2000
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Rutgers University
Newark, NJSkills
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Clinical assessment
- Transplant management
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Time management
- Resource allocation
- Cultural competence
Accomplishments
- Academic Excellence Award
- Academic Achievement Award
- Cum Laude
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- ONS
- ENPC
- TNCC
- CPN
- CPEN
- ENA
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Hackensack Meridian Health
06.2023 - Current
RN Case Manager
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2023
Pediatric Emergency Trauma Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2021
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse
Nemours Children's Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2020
Pediatric Emergency Trauma Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
03.2007 - 08.2013
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
04.2002 - 03.2007
Pediatric Nurse/Pediatric Special Care
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2000 - 04.2025
Pediatric Nurse/Pediatric Registered Nurse
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
05.2000 - 04.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Rutgers University