LEILANI ESPINELI RN
Franklin Square,USA
Summary
Registered Nurse with a strong foundation in oncology, clinical research, and care navigation. Skilled in concurrent chart review, provider collaboration, and documentation integrity to ensure accurate coding, compliance, and reflection of severity of illness. Experienced in physician queries, regulatory standards, and patient care documentation. Holds dual Master’s degrees in Nursing Leadership and Business Administration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Perlmutter Cancer Center At NYU Langone Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Perform concurrent chart reviews to ensure accurate documentation of diagnoses, treatments, and staging, and care plans for oncology patients
- Collaborate with physicians to clarify incomplete documentation and ensure compliance with standards
- Mentor junior staff on best practices for documentation and patient record accuracy
Clinical Research Nurse
Monter Cancer Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Conducted medical record abstraction and documentation reviews for oncology clinical trials
- Partnered with providers to reconcile documentation discrepancies and ensure regulatory compliance
- Ensured complete documentation of diagnoses, adverse events, disease progression, and treatment response
- Contributed to quality audits, identifying and correcting documentation gaps that could impact trial integrity
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
NYP – Columbia University Medical Center
12.2016 - 01.2019
- Reviewed inpatient and outpatient medical records to confirm documentation of cancer staging, procedures, and treatment side effects
- Worked directly with physicians to clarify treatment intent and ensure documentation aligned with coding and billing requirements
- Reinforced compliance with clinical and regulatory documentation standards
Staff Nurse
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
11.2015 - 09.2018
- Conducted assessments and ensured documentation supported accurate coding and continuity of care
- Communicated with providers to clarify and reconcile patient diagnoses and treatment documentation
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Lenox Hill Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Administered chemotherapy, IV medications and blood products
- Performed venipuncture, accesses implanted ports, establishes peripheral lines, and maintains central catheter devices as per hospital protocol, assessed patients before, during and post therapy
- Documented chemotherapy administration, patient response, and adverse events in compliance with clinical and regulatory guidelines
- Identified and escalated discrepancies in provider orders for clarification prior to treatment
Staff Nurse
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
- Provided nursing support on hospital's Medical/Surgical floor with hematology/oncology, post op, and palliative/hospice care patients
- Ensured accurate documentation of diagnoses, procedures, and treatments for complex oncology and post-op patients
- Performed head to toe assessments and administered medications to a diverse patient population
- Educated patients on disease processes, procedures, and medical/nursing interventions
- Partnered with providers to clarify incomplete or conflicting documentation in patient records
Charge Nurse
Advanced Care Staffing, Seacrest Health Care Center
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Evaluated assigned patients (geriatric, psychiatric, long term care), planned, implemented, and documented care
- Oversaw patient record documentation for compliance and accuracy in long-term and psychiatric care
- Educated staff on documentation practices to support care planning and regulatory requirements
- Performed various patient tests, wound care, respiratory care and medication administration
Infusion Nurse
Acute Care Experts
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintained accurate infusion therapy documentation in home care settings, ensuring compliance with treatment orders and regulations
Home Care Nurse
The Medical Team
04.2013 - 09.2013
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and documented patient conditions to ensure compliance with Medicare and home health standards
Education
Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
12.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
San Beda College
04.2010
Skills
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- Cancer Care Management
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- EMR Systems
- Program Development
- Physician Collaboration
Certification
- New York State Registered Nurse
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certificate
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Perlmutter Cancer Center At NYU Langone Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse
Monter Cancer Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
NYP – Columbia University Medical Center
12.2016 - 01.2019
Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse
Lenox Hill Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2017
Staff Nurse
NYU Winthrop University Hospital
11.2015 - 09.2018
Staff Nurse
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
05.2014 - 11.2015
Charge Nurse
Advanced Care Staffing, Seacrest Health Care Center
09.2013 - 05.2014
Infusion Nurse
Acute Care Experts
09.2013 - 02.2014
Home Care Nurse
The Medical Team
04.2013 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined
San Beda College
Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems
Grand Canyon University
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