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Kate Wallace, RN BSN OCN

Austin,TX

Summary

Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with over 20 years of oncology nursing experience. Contributed to high-volume medical oncology/hematology practices by providing excellent customer service. Detailed-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handel multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Value Based Care Transformation Lead

McKesson
08.2022 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw and implemented Value Based Care, practice transformation, payer program performance, patient experience, care team satisfaction, and quality program outcomes for four independently owned US Oncology practices.
  • Led network-level initiatives targeting critical areas of practice transformation (e.g., improved patient experience/access/quality/equity, care team and provider experience, impact social determinants of heal, etc.).
  • Utilized collaboration, partnerships, and idea sharing throughout The US Oncology Network, Ontada, and McKesson teams to ensure the practices received the necessary tools, solutions, and support at the right time to meet program, regulatory, and transformational objectives.

Manager of Nursing Services

Texas Oncology
10.2015 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw clinical operations for a large comprehensive cancer center and two medical oncology clinics.
  • Led implementation of new initiatives/objectives (e.g., new practice management system and EMR).
  • Secured supplies and implemented new policies/procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Played an instrumental role in the development and execution of an anti-emetic pilot. In turn, let to the development and adoption of the Anti-Emetic Protocol.
  • Educated clinical and business office staff and providers on new policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented workflows and nursing education templates to ensure proper documentation and compliance with MIPS Quality/Promoting Interoperability and Oncology Care Model.
  • Streamlined scheduling times for treatments given in the infusion room, resulting in faster, more accurate treatment scheduling.

Registered Nurse Sr.

Texas Oncology
05.2006 - 12.2015
  • Single point of contact for patients and family members of two established hematology/oncology physicians.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Established and maintained relationships with referring providers and community resources to assist in the patients coordination of care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock
05.2000

Bachelor of Arts - English

Westminster College
Fulton, MO
05.1996

Skills

Extensive Oncology Nursing Experience

Clinical and Operations Expert

Project Oversight

Quality and Process Improvement

Clinical and Program Management

Certification

Texas Registered Nurse License-current

Oncology Certified Nurse-expires 12/2026

Timeline

Value Based Care Transformation Lead

McKesson
08.2022 - 04.2024

Manager of Nursing Services

Texas Oncology
10.2015 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse Sr.

Texas Oncology
05.2006 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - English

Westminster College

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