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Kate McReynolds

Nashville,TN
Kate McReynolds

Summary

Nurse practitioner board certified in Advanced Genetics Nursing with 4 years of industry experience. Seasoned senior medical science liaison with high emotional intelligence who thrives on quickly building rapport with clients. Engaging speaker/presenter who enjoys providing education and support. Likes taking on new opportunities and meeting tough challenges with high energy and enthusiasm. Highly organized, communicative, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Strong knowledge of cancer genomics. Proven history of effective communication introducing a novel molecular diagnostic test.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Invitae
Nashville, TN

Senior Medical Science Liaison
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Built professional relationships with healthcare professionals, including community physicians, KOLs, advanced practice providers, genetic counselors and researchers.
  • Supported healthcare providers, including non-genetic professionals, by offering clinical information/education that helps guide medical decisions for both a novel somatic test (MRD) and hereditary cancer testing.
  • Communicated large amounts of complex scientific content in clear and concise terminology.
  • Developed educational presentations for healthcare providers and sales team.
  • Reviewed and critiqued scientific publications to remain informed of healthcare trends in somatic and germline genomic testing.
  • Initiated and cultivated strong partnerships with sales team, functioning as primary clinical resource while providing regular medical and competitive updates.

Vanderbilt Hereditary Cancer Clinic
Nashville, TN

Nurse Practitioner
07.2012 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns.
  • Received multiple awards for excellence in patient experience.
  • Provided pre- and post-test genetic counseling for hereditary cancer syndromes.
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate genetic tests.
  • Reviewed genetic test results and broke down complex genetic, medical and technical information to patients in easily understood terms.
  • Distributed timely reports to referring physicians.
  • Provided medical management of patients with hereditary cancer syndromes, including ordering and interpreting MRI and GI endoscopic screening tests.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Acting clinic manager for 2 years, including hiring and supervising medical assistants.

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN

Senior Research Nurse
11.2004 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Recruited volunteers with personal and family history o f prostate cancer for studies.
  • Obtained informed consent of research subjects or guardians
  • Adhered to standards in areas involving data collection, research protocols and regulatory reporting.
  • Collaborated with investigators to carry out efficient and fully compliant research trials.
  • Assessed records of each patient, reviewed databases and checked referrals to locate potential research study participants.
  • Liaised with clinical laboratories and IT department to identify new clinical areas for potential study participants.
  • Collected, processed and delivered specimens from study participants.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to study participants when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

Royal Marsden Hospital
London, UK

Research Nurse
04.2001 - 11.2004

Job overview

  • Responsible for all aspects of management of multi-center genetics studies and providing cancer genetic counseling to patients and family members.
  • Genetic counseling included pedigree drawing, supporting patients in decision making regarding genetic testing and potential risk reducing surgery.
  • Recruited volunteers with informed consent for multiple clinical genetics trials.
  • Assisted with written protocol preparation and gave oral presentation to Internal Review Board.
  • Wrote patient information sheets for studies.
  • Designed, implemented and managed the Royals Marsden Hospital Cancer Genetics Unite Breast Cancer Mutation Database.
  • Poster preparation for international meetings.
  • Data preparation for peer reviewed journal publications.

Education

Harvard Medical School

Certificate of Achievement from Cancer Genomics And Precision Oncology
2022

University Overview

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO

Pharmacogenomics Certificate Program
2018

University Overview

Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Master of Science in Nursing from Adult Nurse Practitioner
2011

University Overview

King’s College
London, UK

Master of Science from Clinical Cancer Genetics
2007

University Overview

Manchester University
Manchester, UK

from Oncology Nursing Training
1996

University Overview

Thomas Guy And Lewisham School of Nursing
London, UK

Registered Nurse Training
1989

University Overview

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, UK

Bachelor of Science from Human Biology
1986

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Skills

  • People skills
  • Cancer genomic subject matter expert
  • Strong and Collaborative Work Ethic
  • Educator
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Problem Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data Management
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Microsoft Office
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Computer Skills
  • Research Experience

References

References

References: Available on request

Certification

  • ANCC Certified in Adult Nurse Practitioner
  • ANCC Certified in Advanced Genetics Nursing
  • Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse, TN - since 2012
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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Senior Medical Science Liaison
Invitae
09.2019 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Vanderbilt Hereditary Cancer Clinic
07.2012 - 09.2019
Senior Research Nurse
Vanderbilt Medical Center
11.2004 - 07.2012
Research Nurse
Royal Marsden Hospital
04.2001 - 11.2004
Harvard Medical School
Certificate of Achievement from Cancer Genomics And Precision Oncology
University of Colorado Denver
Pharmacogenomics Certificate Program
Vanderbilt University
Master of Science in Nursing from Adult Nurse Practitioner
King’s College
Master of Science from Clinical Cancer Genetics
Manchester University
from Oncology Nursing Training
Thomas Guy And Lewisham School of Nursing
Registered Nurse Training
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor of Science from Human Biology

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