Kristen Nelson, RN, OCN

Staff nurse in a solo physician oncology practice serving a diverse ethnic community. Responsible for preparation and administration of chemotherapy, maintaining IV access, and management of drug and supply inventory. Performed patient education and telephone triage, insurance authorizations as required. Currently using eClinicalworks EMR for documentation and diagnostic test/prescription ordering.

Staff nurse, then Nurse Manager in busy 2 physician Oncology practice. Mixed and administered chemotherapy, maintained IV access, and provided patient education for oncology patients.

Staff nurse in a busy infectious disease practice which also provided IV antibiotic therapy, travel medicine services, Expatriation vaccines, and physical exams for employees locating to foreign countries or off shore positions.