Lexi Lemos MSN, RN
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Cell therapy and oncology professional with specialized experience in CAR-T, TIL, bone marrow transplant, and gene therapy across pharmaceutical and healthcare settings. Proven expertise in case management, patient navigation, patient education, and authorized treatment center onboarding. Strong background in cross-functional collaboration, provider engagement, and operational excellence with the cell therapy landscape.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Iovance Biotherapeutics
San Carlos, California (Remote)
05.2025 - Current
- Acted as primary contact for patients, caregivers, and providers within Iovance cell therapy hub, facilitating communication and support.
- Independently managed patient cases from registration and manufacturing slot selection through infusion within designated geographic area.
- Partnered with authorized treatment centers, internal hub teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate timely patient progression.
- Delivered high-touch support while communicating complex case updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring a seamless experience.
- Led process improvement initiatives that enhanced client satisfaction and streamlined new hire training.
- Maintained expertise in Iovance processes, compliance standards, and hub technologies to ensure effective operation execution.
Patient Navigator, Oncology
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Tempe, Arizona (Remote)
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Launched patient support program for oncology products, enhancing patient engagement across breast cancer and hematology franchises.
- Managed territory, delivering comprehensive case management support from enrollment through adherence graduation, ensuring seamless patient transitions.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff on oncology therapies and access resources to improve understanding and treatment adherence.
- Provided payer education and reimbursement information to enhance therapy access for patients.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Travel Registered Nurse, BMT/ Cellular Therapy Coordinator
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Coordinated bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy processes, ensuring seamless collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated inpatient team efforts to address patient care needs following transplant or cellular therapy infusion, enhancing recovery and support.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of chemotherapy, GVHD regimens, CAR-T, and gene therapy workflows.
- Educated patients and families on disease status and procedures for bone marrow transplants.
- Managed communication with pharmacies and insurance companies to secure timely medication delivery and facilitate prior authorizations.
- Scheduled evaluation appointments while collaborating with finance services for authorization.
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator Family Medicine
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed acute needs in family medicine setting via telehealth, improving patient access to care.
- Educated patients on current vaccine recommendations and administered vaccines safely.
- Conducted Medicare wellness exams, reporting findings and recommendations to care team.
- Collaborated with family medicine team to streamline patient care delivery and support multidisciplinary treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Administered oral and intravenous chemotherapy to immunocompromised patients with precision.
- Quickly assessed patient condition changes, ensuring immediate intervention.
- Assessed and addressed patient care needs to prioritize safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.
- Precepted new hires and graduates in the bone marrow transplant unit.
- Developed fall precaution guidelines tailored for the unit to enhance patient safety.
- Contributed actively to unit-based team meetings, discussing goals and safety concerns.
Registered Nurse, Hematology & Oncology Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinated comprehensive care for patients and families undergoing treatment for Lymphoma or Multiple Myeloma, collaborating closely with hematologists to ensure optimal treatment pathways.
- Identified and addressed patient care needs in outpatient setting, building compassionate relationships while managing insurance and pharmaceutical requirements to support treatment access.
- Participated in Unit Based Team meetings to align on outpatient goals and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
- Co-led Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Group, facilitating monthly meetings for support and discussion of cancer experiences.
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient
Mayo Clinic
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Administered oral and intravenous chemotherapy to severely immunocompromised patients and families.
- Identified patient care needs and assessed condition changes, initiating timely interventions to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, optimizing patient care outcomes.
- Precepted new hire and graduate nurses within bone marrow transplant unit.
- Cultivated compassionate environment, enhancing patient safety and comfort during critical treatment phases.
- Participated actively in Unit Based Team meetings to establish unit goals and quality measures.
- Represented unit as the Wellness Committee member in monthly meetings, reporting health strategies and Mayo Clinic initiatives.
- Promoted healthy work-life balance through department-wide wellness events and discussions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Medicine
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12-2016
Skills
- Cell therapy operations
- CAR-T and TIL therapy
- Compliance and process excellence
- Provider and patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Learning agility
- Situational adaptability
- Training and development
Certification
Arizona Registered Nurse, 04/2029
Timeline
Case Manager
Iovance Biotherapeutics
05.2025 - Current
Patient Navigator, Oncology
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
11.2023 - 05.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, BMT/ Cellular Therapy Coordinator
Phoenix Childrens Hospital
10.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator Family Medicine
Mayo Clinic
09.2021 - 10.2021
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient
Mayo Clinic
06.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Hematology & Oncology Coordinator
Mayo Clinic
10.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient
Mayo Clinic
01.2017 - 10.2019
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Medicine
University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona