Katherine Coleman
Fullerton
Summary
As a current travel RN within the SJMC outpatient setting, I have developed a strong understanding of clinic workflows, patient flow, and interdisciplinary collaboration. My experience has allowed me to quickly integrate into the team, provide great patient care, and build strong rapport with both patients and staff. I am committed to maintaining safety, efficiency, and patient-centered care, and I would love to continue contributing in a permanent role here at SJMC with a focus on long-term growth and continued professional development within this organization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Infusion
Aya Healthcare/Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Fullerton, California
12.2025 - Current
- Perform comprehensive pre-infusion assessments including review of laboratory values, treatment parameters, medication history, and patient symptoms to ensure safe treatment administration.
- Administer and monitor patients receiving high-risk biologic agents, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, iron infusions, IVIG, and supportive infusion treatments in a high-volume outpatient infusion center
- Monitor and manage acute infusion reactions, hypersensitivity response, and chemotherapy toxicities with rapid clinical intervention and escalation of care when indicated.
- Educate patients and caregivers on biologic therapies, chemotherapy regimens, chemotherapy/immunotherapy side effects, infection prevention, symptom management, and self-care strategies to improve treatment adherence and outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Roper Saint Francis Hospital
Charleston, South Carolina
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Safely administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy for patients undergoing conditioning, consolidation, salvage, and maintenance therapies in a BMT/hematology-oncology setting.
- Monitored patients for transplant-related complications including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), febrile neutropenic, cytokine release syndrome, and organ toxicities.
- Performed detailed assessments and continuous monitoring of immunocompromised patients during pre- and post-transplant phases, including CAR-T cell recipients
- Maintained compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC12-2021
California RN License #95396745
Skills
- 25 years of Charge Nurse experience
- Served as a trained Preceptor for new-grad nurses providing competency training and ongoing clinical support
- BLS Certified
- Recognized with the North Star Award for excellence in leadership, staff mentorship, and fostering a supportive night-shift work environment
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certified
- Attended the 2024 Tandem Meetings
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Outpatient Infusion
Aya Healthcare/Providence St. Jude Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Roper Saint Francis Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charleston Southern University
California RN License #95396745