Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Professional Development
Clinical Appointments
Certification And Licensure
Memberships In Professional Societies
Community Projects
Religious Studies
Timeline
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Kelly L. Scheu, BSN, MS, NP-C

Manchester,USA

Summary

Dedicated Oncology Nurse with over 30 years of experience, with a solid foundation in providing comprehensive care for oncology patients. Successfully managed patient treatment plans, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, and supported patients through their treatment journeys. Demonstrated ability in patient education and emotional support, ensuring high standards of care and empathy.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Breast Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner-Ambulatory Care

Michigan Medicine-Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2010 - Current
  • Communicate with patients about their diagnosis and treatment plan so they have a clear understanding.
  • Participate directly in the history and physical assessment of outpatient breast cancer patients.
  • Develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physician and prepare chemotherapy orders.
  • Manage chemotherapy and all treatment side effects in collaboration with clinic RNs.
  • Assess physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and provide guidance in treatment options and make referrals for supportive care as needed.
  • Manage the pain and other symptoms of breast cancer patients.
  • Initiate end of life discussions and assist in the completion of advance directives.
  • Participated in clinical trials through recruitment, education and follow up.

Inpatient Palliative Care

Henry Ford Allegiance
MI
03.2010 - 09.2010
  • Assessed goals of care
  • Assessed for physical, mental and spiritual distress.
  • Addressed pain and other symptom management concerns
  • Addressed Advanced Directives
  • Worked with treating team to develop plan.
  • Ensured understanding of plan with patient and supportive care team.

General Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
MI
01.2008 - 09.2010
  • Participated directly in history and physicals and treatment plans for all different oncology diagnoses.
  • Educated patients and families on potential side-effects of treatments and supportive care resources.
  • Worked with RNs to manage patient’s care.

Ambulatory Staff Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
04.2006 - 01.2008

Sarcoma Research Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
11.2002 - 04.2006
  • Served as the research nurse for three medical oncologists in sarcoma.
  • Responsible for consenting and educating patients regarding clinical trials, writing consents, working with research assistants, and ensuring protocol compliance across the healthcare continuum.

Administrator in Sarcoma Research

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2001 - 10.2002

Ambulatory Staff Nurse in Breast and Sarcoma

Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
04.1997 - 10.2001

Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Staff Nurse

Michigan Medicine
Ann Arbor, MI
10.1993 - 04.1997

Orthopedic Inpatient Staff Nurse

The Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
06.1992 - 10.1993

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner Program

College of New Rochelle
01-2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron
05-1992

Skills

  • Interpersonal and written communication focusing on good listening skills
  • Support and education
  • Psychosocial care
  • Symptom Management
  • Medical documentation
  • Family support
  • Care planning
  • Diagnostic test interpretation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with breast oncology team to start offering consultations on Female Sexual Health.

Certification

Family Nurse Practitioner 2007-current.

Professional Development

  • 2023-01-01, Currently doing an online End-of-Life Certification Course: Accompanying the Dying Patient, Program through PESI Education.
  • 2022-08-01, Participated in a 2.5-day Interprofessional Communication Curriculum on end-of-life communication in oncology, sponsored by City of Hope and NCI.
  • 2023-01-01, I present twice a year the Breast Oncology Education piece to the Oncology RN institutional orientation.
  • 2019-06-01, Presented to Breast Oncology Team-The importance of a Spirituality Assessment.
  • 2018-11-01, Attended the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) program for General Palliative Care NP Training.
  • 2018-05-01, Spoke at local Ann Arbor ONS chapter meeting on the need for Spirituality Assessment and Chaplain referrals in Cancer Care.
  • 2013-01-01 to 2017-12-31, I have spoken and assisted in the organization of the largest Community Outreach Programs at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center called the Breast Cancer Summit.

Clinical Appointments

  • Breast Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner-Ambulatory Care, 2010-10-01, present, Michigan Medicine-Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI, Participate directly in the history and physical assessment of outpatient breast cancer patients., Develop treatment plans in collaboration with attending physician and prepare chemotherapy orders., Manage chemotherapy and all treatment side effects in collaboration with clinic RNs., Assess physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and provide guidance in treatment options and make referrals for supportive care as needed., Manage the pain and other symptoms of breast cancer patients., Initiate end of life discussions and assist in the completion of advance directives.
  • General Oncology Nurse Practitioner, 2008-01-01, 2010-09-30, Allegiance Health, Henry Ford, MI, Participated directly in history and physicals and treatment plans and prepare chemotherapy orders for all oncology patients with many different cancers in an outpatient community practice., Worked with RNs to manage patient’s care.
  • Inpatient Palliative Care at Allegiance Health, 2010-03-01, 2010-09-30, Allegiance Health, Henry Ford, MI, Participated in inpatient palliative care consultations.
  • Ambulatory Staff Nurse, 2006-04-01, 2008-01-31, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
  • Sarcoma Research Nurse, 2002-11-01, 2006-04-30, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, Served as the research nurse for three medical oncologists in sarcoma., Responsible for consenting and educating patients regarding clinical trials, writing consents, working with research assistants, and ensuring protocol compliance across the healthcare continuum.
  • Administrator in Sarcoma Research, 2001-10-01, 2002-10-31, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Ambulatory Staff Nurse in Breast and Sarcoma, 1997-04-01, 2001-10-31, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Staff Nurse, 1993-10-01, 1997-04-30, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Orthopedic Inpatient Staff Nurse, 1992-06-01, 1993-10-31, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Certification And Licensure

  • 2007-01-01 to present, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Family Nurse Practitioner, F0807056
  • 1993-01-01 to present, State of Michigan, RN license, 4704191894
  • 2008-01-01 to present, Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certification

Memberships In Professional Societies

  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2018-2025.
  • Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners, Ann Arbor Chapter, 2012-2024.
  • Oncology Nursing Society, 1993-2017.
  • Oncology Nursing Society, Ann Arbor Chapter, 1993-2019, Membership Chair (2015), Past President (2014)

Community Projects

  • Serve on the Board for the non-profit Corner Shower and Laundry in Detroit that provides showers and laundry services to the homeless., Fundraising Lead
  • Volunteered at a local food truck to provide food to the homeless in Washtenaw County.
  • 2020-01-01, Volunteered to give Covid-19 vaccines in both Detroit and Washtenaw County.
  • 2019-06-01, Organized first gay pride picnic in Chelsea, MI.
  • 2018-04-01, Presented on the Five Wishes Advance Directives at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.
  • 2017-01-01 to 2018-12-31, Worked on a local social justice committee on the education of Sanctuary Movement.
  • I have attended many Cancer Walks throughout my career to support my patients., 3-Day 60-mile Breast Cancer walk
  • Participated for many years in our local church CROP walks to raise money and awareness for the many that are hungry throughout the world.

Religious Studies

  • 2019-09-01 to 2020-12-31, Deacon intern at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, Ann Arbor, MI.
  • 2018-01-01 to 2018-05-31, Completed 1 unit of clinical pastoral education (CPE) at Michigan Medicine.
  • 2014-09-01 to 2017-06-30, Completed 3 years of local formation studies at the Academy for Vocational Leadership (Bible history, Church history, Theology).

Timeline

Breast Medical Oncology Nurse Practitioner-Ambulatory Care

Michigan Medicine-Rogel Cancer Center
10.2010 - Current

Inpatient Palliative Care

Henry Ford Allegiance
03.2010 - 09.2010

General Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Henry Ford Allegiance Health
01.2008 - 09.2010

Ambulatory Staff Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
04.2006 - 01.2008

Sarcoma Research Nurse

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
11.2002 - 04.2006

Administrator in Sarcoma Research

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
10.2001 - 10.2002

Ambulatory Staff Nurse in Breast and Sarcoma

Michigan Medicine
04.1997 - 10.2001

Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Staff Nurse

Michigan Medicine
10.1993 - 04.1997

Orthopedic Inpatient Staff Nurse

The Cleveland Clinic
06.1992 - 10.1993

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner Program

College of New Rochelle
Kelly L. Scheu, BSN, MS, NP-C
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