Working as part of a collaborative team including 12 physicians and 6 nurse practitioners
Outpatient infusion clinic oversight (60-80 clinic patients daily): acting as a resource to nursing staff, managing treatment infusion reactions, delivering IT treatments through Ommaya reservoirs.
Outpatient follow-up visits (typically 18 patients daily): comprehensive care of patients presenting for treatment, toxicity checks following therapy, and triage appointments.
Educating patients about chemo/immunotherapy prior to initiation of treatment.
Over the last 5 years, working alongside breast oncologists with a focus on care of patients going through breast cancer therapy or living with metastatic disease.
Providing education and resources regarding sexual health for breast cancer survivors.
Oncology Content Editor
Scholars in Medicine
08.2024 - 02.2025
The following was performed within the field of Hematology/Oncology medicine for an online educational platform:
Simplified documentation to enhance readability and audience comprehension.
Coordinated with design teams to create visually appealing layouts that complemented written and verbal content effectively.
Enhanced overall content quality by proofreading, editing, and revising PowerPoint presentations for accuracy and clarity.
Created original content including case studies, FAQs, and drug reviews for educational purposes.
Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Utilized ChatGPT to enhance topic discussions, and to help create accurate and engaging content.
Nurse Practitioner
CBC Group, Hematology/Oncology
02.2007 - 02.2010
Rounding within the hospital setting alongside or in collaboration with a physician, seeing both new consultations as well as established hematology and oncology patients
Collaboration with various medical specialties to provide comprehensive inpatient care.
Outpatient infusion clinic oversight (60-80 clinic patients daily): acting as a resource to nursing staff, managing treatment infusion reactions, delivering IT treatments through Ommaya reservoirs.
Outpatient follow-up visits (typically 10-12 patients daily): comprehensive care of patients presenting for treatment, toxicity checks following therapy, or triage appointments.
Educating patients about chemo/immunotherapy prior to initiation of treatment.
Registered Nurse
St. Vincent Hospital
05.2002 - 08.2005
Care of 4-6 oncology and/or hematology patients within the hospital setting.
Administration of chemotherapy, blood products, antibody and immunotherapy treatments.
Oversight of 6-8 registered nurses during the day shift operation, including staffing on the floor as well as within the outpatient infusion center.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Duke University
Durham, NC
12-2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12-2001
Skills
Patient advocacy
Communication
Leadership
Problem solving
Education
Building team unity
Mentorship
Compassion
Writing
End of life discussions
Sexual health discussions
EMR proficiency
Publications and Presentations
Mitchell, K. (2006). Understanding the role of TransMID in patients with glioblastoma. Triangle Oncology Nursing Society Newsletter, Summer 2006, 4-6.
Cassady, S., Mitchell, K., & Perry, W. (2015). Adherence to Oral Cancer Therapies in the Adult Oncology/Hematology Patient. Presented at JADPRO Live at APSHO, Phoenix, AZ.
Affiliations
Oncology Nursing Society
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology
Certification
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, Compact IN/KY Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification, Oncology Nursing Society
Kentucky Professional Licensing Agency, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Mitchell, K. (2006). Understanding the role of TransMID in patients with glioblastoma. Triangle Oncology Nursing Society Newsletter, Summer 2006, 4-6.
Cassady, S., Mitchell, K., & Perry, W. (2015). Adherence to Oral Cancer Therapies in the Adult Oncology/Hematology Patient. Presented at JADPRO Live at APSHO, Phoenix, AZ.