Kellie Mitchell
Temple,GA
Summary
Experienced Oncology Nurse Navigator with a background in care coordination, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary communication. Supports patients and families through complex treatment journeys while improving access, continuity, and timely cancer care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Hiram, Georgia
12.2015 - Current
- Coordinated referrals, imaging, and specialist consultations for oncology patients.
- Educated patients and families on treatment steps and care instructions to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Supported patients through diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and support staff about patient needs.
- Documented care coordination activities in medical records and oncology systems.
- Assisted patients in accessing resources, services, and treatment navigation support to improve care continuity.
- Facilitated family meetings for complex cases to coordinate multidisciplinary approaches and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with departments across the health system to support full patient care coordination.
- Identified barriers affecting timely access to quality cancer care.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Hiram, Georgia
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Monitored patients for infusion reactions and responded to adverse symptoms promptly.
- Assessed patient status before infusion treatments and documented findings in EHR.
- Managed central line care and maintained sterile access during infusion procedures.
- Coordinated care with oncologists, pharmacists, and infusion staff at Wellstar Paulding.
- Educated patients and families about treatment plans, side effects, and home care.
- Provided emotional support to patients receiving cancer care in the infusion center.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients receiving chemotherapy by following established safety protocols.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy before administering treatment.
- Actively participated in quality improvement projects aimed at improving patient satisfaction scores.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WellStar Paulding Hospital
Hiram, Georgia
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Conducted patient triage to assess urgency of care in emergency situations at Wellstar Paulding Hospital.
- Triage and treat high-volume caseload in busy emergency room, ensuring timely patient care.
- Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
- Monitored vital signs and identified changes in emergency department patient conditions.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Collaborated with physicians and care teams on urgent treatment plans.
- Facilitate communication among physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate urgent care.
- Administered medications and intravenous therapies per provider orders and hospital protocols.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records to ensure continuity of care.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Maintained infection control, safety standards, and emergency room readiness.
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Douglasville, Georgia
09.1993 - 01.2005
- Monitored critically ill patients in the hospital intensive care unit.
- Assessed vital signs and neurologic changes during ICU shifts.
- Administered medications and intravenous treatments per provider orders.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes.
- Responded to emergency changes and initiated rapid interventions.
- Performed advanced procedures, such as administering intravenous medications, endotracheal intubation, and chest tube insertion.
- Executed airway management techniques, ensuring patient safety and effective mechanical ventilation support. for mechanical ventilation support.
- Administered blood product transfusions safely according to protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans, evaluating progress of critically ill patients for adjustments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2015
Skills
- Oncology care navigation
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy and support
- Community referrals
- Process enhancement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Active listening
Certification
- OCN certification
- trauma Care Certified
- ACLS certification
- PALS cetification
Accomplishments
- AJC nurse award
- Daisy Award
- Level 3
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2015
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
WellStar Paulding Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2010
Intensive Care Unit Clinical Nurse
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
09.1993 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University