Kathryn Hirose, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC
Summary
ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and experienced oncology nurse, adept in direct patient care and oncology treatment. Demonstrates strong team collaboration, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Passionate about oncology, seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and opportunity for growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor, Nurse Practitioner
University of CO Denver, Bone Marrow Transplant
2023.06 - Current
- Manage and care for patients with hematological malignancies in the acute care setting
- Perform direct patient care for patients who are newly diagnosed with a heme malignancy, receiving chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, and other cellular therapies, as well as sequela from treatment or disease
- Coordinate with oncologist, hematologist, pathologist, pharmacists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans
- Educate patient and families on cancer diagnosis and treatment plan, including consenting for treatment
- Perform bone marrow biopsies to aid in initial diagnosis of malignancy and evaluate treatment response
- Perform lumbar punctures to aid in diagnosis and administer intrathecal chemotherapy for patient's with high risk or known CNS involvement
- Prescribe medication, including controlled substances
- Liaise with other healthcare teams to determine how to best manage patient
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate safe discharges
Registered Nurse (Traveler), Gynecology Oncology
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
2023.02 - 2023.05
- Provided triage on patient calls and patient messages
- Assisted providers with procedures, including IUD insertion, colposcopy, pap smear
- Directly support physicians and their service line
- Schedule chemotherapy cycles and supportive care
- Administer IM, PO, and IV medications
- Provide central line care
Clinic Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Sibley Memorial Hospital
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Educated patients and family members of radiation therapy treatment plan, expected side effects, and behaviors to minimize toxicity
- Assessed and evaluate side effects of radiotherapy
- Directly supported physicians and service line, caring for upwards of 20 patients.
- Triaged and provided recommendations to patients with acute clinical changes
- Revised skin care education hand out for patients and nursing staff
Clinical Scholar
UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.10
- Instructed undergraduate nursing students during their medical-surgical clinical rotations
- Evaluated nursing students on their clinical performance.
- Collaborated with the College of Nursing to effectively support nursing students
- Design and facilitate post-conference.
- Presenter for the Preceptor Workshop
Coordinator of Nurse Residency Program
UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital
2018.01 - 2020.10
- Supported in curriculum development
- Presented curriculum content to nurse residents
- Revised curriculum using program evaluations
- Mentored new graduate nurses.
- Facilitated discussions to allow for clinical reflection
- Partnered with various disciplines to provide feedback for continuous program improvement
- Assisted in preparation for a successful CCNE program accreditation site visit
- Accepted to present at a national conference in March of 2019
Clinic Nurse, Inpatient Oncology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital
2013.07 - 2018.01
- Provided direct care for patients with various cancer diagnoses
- Educated patients with newly diagnosed cancer
- Referred patients to appropriate community resources to ensure compliance and follow up.
- Experienced in chemotherapy and biotherapy administration
- Served as a permanent charge nurse for 2.5 years
- Responsible for staff assignments, critical decision making, and quality improvement projects
- Created an innovative approach for nurses to become engaged in improving unit quality metrics
- Facilitated and wrote annual performance evaluations
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Simmons University
Boston, MA12.2022
Master of Public Health -
George Washington University
Washington, DC05.2019
BSN -
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD05.2013
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Records Review
- Treatment and Diagnosis
- Oncology
- Organized
- Positive
- Attention to Detail
- Strong Team Member
- EPIC
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Gratitude Award, 2021
- Recipient of Professional Practice Model Nurse Award, 2021
- Selected as a Spark Session leader for a national conference, 2019
- Nominated for a Florence Nightingale Luminary award, Spring 2016
Certification
ANCC, FNP-BC
Advanced Practice Nurse, CO
Registered Nurse, CO
DEA license
BLS
ACLS
Timeline
Instructor, Nurse Practitioner
University of CO Denver, Bone Marrow Transplant
2023.06 - Current
Registered Nurse (Traveler), Gynecology Oncology
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
2023.02 - 2023.05
Clinic Nurse, Radiation Oncology
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Sibley Memorial Hospital
2021.01 - 2023.01
Clinical Scholar
UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.10
Coordinator of Nurse Residency Program
UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital
2018.01 - 2020.10
Clinic Nurse, Inpatient Oncology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse
UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital
2013.07 - 2018.01
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
Simmons University
Master of Public Health -
George Washington University
BSN -
Salisbury University
ANCC, FNP-BC
Advanced Practice Nurse, CO
Registered Nurse, CO
DEA license
BLS
ACLS
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