KRISTIN MAHALARIS
FL
Summary
Experienced clinical educator with a passion for empowering patients and caregivers through education and support. High performing and self motivated to exceed goals and provide support to ensure the success of my collaborative partners.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Injection Training Nurse
Lash Group
06.2024 - Current
- I provide in-person disease and product-specific education to parents, caregivers, and children for multiple disease states and products. Education occurs in the patient's home or in the office setting. I have provided in-home education to over five hundred families.
Therapeutic Education Manager
Sanofi
Florida, FL, AL, MS
08.2022 - Current
- I educate patients, caregivers, and families on rare disease states and product information to help empower them as they navigate through their disease journey.
- I engage with patient advocacy groups and proactively and reactively lead regional and national education efforts to provide disease-state and treatment education to patients, caregivers, care team members and community groups. This includes the Oncology Nursing Society, the Cold Agglutinin Disease Foundation, and the United States Thrombotic Microangiopathy Association.
- I work collaboratively with the marketing team to measure the impact and identify gaps in marketing materials. I assist the marketing team in the development of patient education resources.
- I received the “patient centricity” award for my abilty to educate and empower patients and caregivers in a compassionate and effective manner.
Clinical Educator
Ashfield
Florida
01.2021 - 01.2022
- I provided disease state and drug related educational support to healthcare professionals and infusion center staff to launch a newly released Alzheimer’s drug
- This includes approved product related educational support and infusion technique.
Multiple Sclerosis Telesolutions Nurse Educator
Syneos Health
01.2018 - 01.2020
- In this remote position, I educated patients, caregivers, and families on a chronic disease state, and provided product information to help empower them as they navigated through their disease journey. I educated patients on side effects, self-injection techniques, and medication management.
Healthcare Clinical Analyst
Florida Blue
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2012 - 01.2017
- In this remote position, I worked independently, as well as in conjunction with medical directors and staff, and utilized clinical and regulatory guidelines to render appeal decisions.
Study Manager
Battelle Memorial Institute
Macclenny, Florida
01.2011 - 01.2012
- The National Children's Study was a federally funded study of children and parents. I supervised and trained a staff of twenty employees on protocol and data collection and managed the lab. I ensured research was conducted in accordance with protocol and standards of good clinical practice. I also monitored several additional study sites.
Oncology Nurse
21st Century Oncology
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2007 - 01.2011
- I administered chemotherapy, blood products, hydration, and pain medication. I educated patients on medications, side effect management, and navigating the healthcare system.
GI Infusion Nurse
Borland-Groover Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2005 - 01.2007
- I worked as an infusion nurse, administering various medications and monitoring for adverse reactions and complications. I educated patients on medications, side effect management, and navigating the healthcare system.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ameripath LPJ, Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, Florida
01.2002 - 01.2003
- I coordinated a DNA collection study and collaborated with over twenty surgeons and their staff to identify and recruit eligible participants. I worked in conjunction with the IRB, prepared reports, and assisted with tissue collection.
Education
MPH - Master of Public Health, Health Education and Behavioral Research
Emory University
RN -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
BA - Psychology
Emory University
Skills
- Compassionate clinical educator
- Recognized for successful teamwork/collaboration with sales and marketing teams
- High effective presenter and educator with proficiency presenting to large and small groups, in-person, via webinar and telephonically
- Highly self motivated and guided by the ultimate goal of patient centered care
Publications
- Oncology Professionals’ views of complementary therapies: a survey of physicians, nurses, and social workers, Hann, D., Baker, F., Denniston, M., Winter, K, Cancer Control, 11, 6, 404-10, 2004
- Measurement of depressive symptoms in cancer patients: evaluation of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), Hann, D., Winter, K., Jacobsen, P., Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 46, 5, 437-43, 1999
Publications
- Hann, D., Baker, F., Denniston, M., Winter, K (2004). Oncology Professionals’ views of complementary therapies: a survey of physicians, nurses, and social workers. Cancer Control, 11(6):404-10.
- Hann, D., Winter, K., Jacobsen, P. (1999). Measurement of depressive symptoms in cancer patients: evaluation of the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D). Journal of Psychosomatic Research, May 46(5): 437-43.
Timeline
PRN Injection Training Nurse
Lash Group
06.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Education Manager
Sanofi
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Educator
Ashfield
01.2021 - 01.2022
Multiple Sclerosis Telesolutions Nurse Educator
Syneos Health
01.2018 - 01.2020
Healthcare Clinical Analyst
Florida Blue
01.2012 - 01.2017
Study Manager
Battelle Memorial Institute
01.2011 - 01.2012
Oncology Nurse
21st Century Oncology
01.2007 - 01.2011
GI Infusion Nurse
Borland-Groover Clinic
01.2005 - 01.2007
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ameripath LPJ, Memorial Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2003
MPH - Master of Public Health, Health Education and Behavioral Research
Emory University
RN -
Florida State College At Jacksonville
BA - Psychology
Emory University
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