Lindsay Cairo-Oster

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care to adult oncology and medical-surgical patients while supporting ambulatory infusion services, care coordination, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

August 2026 – Present

• Provide operational and clinical leadership support to maintain safe, effective, and efficient unit operations.
• Coordinate staffing assignments, patient flow, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff managing complex oncology and medical-surgical patients.
• Support implementation of chemotherapy safety protocols, medication safety initiatives, infection prevention standards, and quality improvement programs.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and maintain high standards of care.

April 2026 – Present

• Mentor newly hired nurses, nursing students, and clinicians transitioning into oncology and infusion nursing.
• Facilitate clinical orientation, competency validation, hands-on skills training, and professional development.
• Promote critical thinking, safe clinical practice, patient advocacy, and evidence-based nursing care.
• Support engagement, retention, and continued professional growth of nursing staff.

March 2026 – Present

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy, immunotherapy, therapeutic biologics, monoclonal antibodies, hydration therapy, electrolyte replacement, blood products, and supportive infusions.
• Perform detailed pre-treatment assessments, including review of laboratory results, treatment parameters, medications, allergies, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.
• Verify chemotherapy protocols, medication orders, infusion rates, treatment plans, and laboratory values in accordance with ONS guidelines and established safety standards.
• Administer chemotherapy, immunotherapy, biologics, blood products, and supportive medications utilizing infusion pump technology and evidence-based oncology practices.
• Access and de-access implanted Port-a-Caths utilizing sterile technique.
• Perform PICC line management and central venous catheter care, including maintenance, flushing protocols, troubleshooting, assessments, and patient education.
• Complete central line dressing changes and vascular access management according to infection prevention best practices.
• Assess and intervene appropriately during infusion reactions, hypersensitivity responses, and treatment-related complications.
• Collaborate with oncologists, pharmacists, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment plans, side-effect management, symptom monitoring, and self-care strategies.

October 2023 – Present

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions, including oncology diagnoses.
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, treatment implementation, patient monitoring, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, therapists, social workers, case managers, and nursing colleagues.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, and disease-management strategies.
• Maintain accurate and timely EMR documentation while ensuring compliance with patient safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

• Explained estimates, coverage details, and payment options to patients and families.
• Resolved billing discrepancies by coordinating with revenue cycle and clinical departments.
• Processed self-pay collections, deposits, and financial assistance applications with accuracy.
• Obtained patient consents and completed registration processes within a high-volume emergency department setting.
• Assisted patients with Medi-Cal enrollment, insurance education, financial assistance programs, and payment arrangements.
• Performed insurance verification, point-of-service collections, and account review activities.
• Maintained HIPAA and EMTALA compliance while supporting patient access to care.

• Verified insurance benefits and coverage details to support accurate pre-service estimates.
• Advised patients on financial responsibility, coverage options, and hospital billing procedures.
• Coordinated payment plan arrangements and resolved patient billing concerns with empathy.
• Evaluated patient financial eligibility for charity care, Medi-Cal, and other assistance programs.
• Coordinated insurance verification and authorization services for Radiology, Cardiology, Wound Healing, and Rehabilitation Services.
• Educated patients regarding health insurance coverage, authorization requirements, benefits, and financial responsibilities.
• Collaborated with providers, clinical departments, and insurance carriers to facilitate reimbursement and prevent delays in treatment.
• Served as a patient advocate by helping individuals navigate complex insurance and healthcare systems.