Experienced and detail-oriented oncology nurse leader with a strong track record in clinical research. Currently, directing the education and patient services for mesothelioma patients. Highly self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and capable of effectively managing multiple projects.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Services Director|Oncology Nurse
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
10.2023 - Current
Coordinates services for patients and their families including diagnosis, treatment options including clinical trials and side effect management
Reviews patient cases and providing scientifically accurate evidence based information and referrals to experts/treatment options
Prepares summaries/briefings for distribution to medical and patient communities
Directs and coordinates patient and caregiver support and educational groups
Directs the educational content for Foundation including Symposium, and mesothelioma learning videos
Staffs the Scientific Advisory Board and represents the Foundation on ASCO and mesothelioma treatment panels
Oversight of annual grant program for mesothelioma researchers
Oversight and management of grant programs for financial assistance to mesothelioma patients and their caregivers
Supervise staff including program coordinator and social workers.
Worked closely with board of directors to guide clinical programming.
Senior Oncology Clinical Research Auditor
Theradex Oncology
07.2017 - 10.2023
Management of safety and efficacy issues including serious adverse event reports, adverse event trends and treatment failures
Ensured protection of subjects and subjects’ rights through auditing adherence to GXP, FDA, ICH, IRB regulations, Standard Operating Procedures and protocol compliance
Initial review of NCI Protocol materials: SOPs, draft CRFs, Inclusion/Exclusion Forms
Performed training visits to initiate new staff
Assessed protocol compliance, and deviations, reviewed CAPAs and made suggestions for improvements
Participated as presenter for training classes
Served as lead auditor for protocols and projects including DSMB reviewed protocols
Led Annual Audits of NCI ETCTN Cancer Centers to include; pharmacy inspections, multiple MD interviews and large group presentations
Authored and reviewed multi-protocol documents and reports.
Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
Oncology Research Nurse Clinician
Duke Cancer Institute
07.2016 - 07.2017
Coordinated industry, cooperative and investigator-initiated oncology clinical trials GI/Phase 1 team
Conferred with coordinators and investigators to clarify protocol and elicit compliance with regulations
Participated in feasibility review meetings for potential studies
Supervised assigned staff and provided guidance in planning, implementation, and evaluation of clinical studies
Led training of new personnel to ensure they were qualified to work on studies.
Ensured patient safety and adherence to ethical standards by carefully monitoring study procedures and reporting any deviations.
Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams to discuss complex cases and develop collaborative solutions for individualized care plans.
Oncology Research Nurse Coordinator
University of North Carolina, Lineberger Cancer Center
04.2011 - 07.2016
Coordinated multiple oncology clinical trials for Gastrointestinal, Thoracic, and Genitourinary teams
Authored the SOPs for clinical protocol office
Performed as lead coordinator for GI and GU oncology groups and coordinated trial portfolios
Participated in creation of beacon builds for upgrade of clinical trial treatment orders to EPIC system
Reviewed clinical trials for acuity level through OPAL and assigned to staff
Supervised onboarding for new coordinators
Reviewed potential trials for feasibility and budgets
Reviewed medical documentation to ensure patient eligibility
Conducted assessment and symptom management on patients
Identified, filed, and followed up on SAE’s as necessary
Taught disease specific education classes to new incoming oncology nurses as part of orientation
Education and support to patients and families on side effects of protocol treatments.
Enhanced patient safety by ensuring informed consent procedures were followed accurately for all study participants.
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
University Of North Carolina Cancer Hospital
09.2008 - 04.2011
Administered chemotherapy, blood products, and electrolyte replacement to adult oncology patients
Managed clinic workflow and allocated work to ancillary staff as appropriate
Improved patient outcomes by effectively administering chemotherapy treatments, monitoring for side effects and quickly recognizing adverse infusion reactions .
Educated patients and their families on chemotherapy medications, side effects, and self-care strategies for better understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
Clinical Nurse II
Duke University Hospital
06.2007 - 09.2008
Responsible for placing peripheral IV and PICC lines on adult and pediatric patients in 957 bed hospital
Assessment and troubleshooting of venous access devices
Educated staff nurses regarding line placement, maintenance and infection prevention measures.
Oncology Inpatient Nurse
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
01.2005 - 06.2007
Responsible for care of post op and medical oncology patients as part of 133-bed inpatient hospital
Oversaw precepting and charge nursing duties
Post-operative education for patients on wound care.
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