Lindsey MacDonald MSN, MBA, RN, OCN
Summary
Experienced manager and analytical problem-solver with a talent for fostering teamwork, leadership, motivation, and cultivating strong interdisciplinary relationships. Skilled in building rapport and forging connections with diverse stakeholders. Recognized for encouraging collaboration and driving results through effective communication and strategic decision-making. Committed to improving processes by utilizing innovative technologies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager CCTT Analytics Unit
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2024 - Current
- Leads the staff involved in all aspects of data collection, reporting, and analysis
- Responsible for project leadership for the CCTT's data initiatives
- Oversees all data staff including the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR) data coordinators to document and validate data from multiple sources per reporting requirements
- Interfaces with Cell Therapy and Transplant leaders and program teams to provide leadership and strategic, data-driven direction with a focus on: • collecting and reporting of existing data to support quality/regulatory, operational, clinical and research data needs related to the CCTT
- Acts as a liaison between the CCTT and Penn Medicine Information Systems in the development of a data repository with EMR integration for downstream reporting
- Oversees specific statistical/analytical guidance to clinician investigators undertaking internal/external projects
- Facilitates integration and sharing of best practices across entities
- Works with stakeholders to identify potential issues or opportunities and develop data-driven work plans to address them
- Partners with the Director of Quality, Director of Operations, Director of Research and site Program Managers on data and informatics projects
Supervisor Cell Therapy and Transplant - CIBMTR
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Oversees daily operations of the CIBMTR coordinators
- Acts as a resource for clinical questions for CIBMTR coordinators
- Ensures CIBMTR coordinators are meeting CPI deadlines
- Performs audits of data submitted to CIBMTR to assess for accuracy
- Educates coordinators as a group and individually based on audit results and coordinator needs
- Submits data requests and corrective action plan documents to CIBMTR in a timely manner
- Develops and implements performance improvement processes for the CIBMTR coordinators
- Collaborates with CTT program manager, project manager, physicians and other key internal and external stakeholders to implement program initiatives
- Collects and organizes RFI data as requested by third party payers
Oncology Virtual Case Manager, Clinical Nurse III
Penn Medicine at Home Telehealth
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored telehealth data for up to 100 palliative oncology patients
- Triaged clinical data accordingly, assessed patients via video visits and collaborated with interdisciplinary team to treat patients accordingly
- Worked in partnership with the interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms related to chemotherapy and radiation therapies
- Case managed 50 oncology patients and communicated with field staff to develop plans of care
Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse III
Penn Home Infusion Therapy
08.2016 - 04.2021
- Independently provided care to infusion patients in their homes
- Daily responsibilities included teaching patients how to administer their own infusions, central line care and lab draws, placing peripheral IV's, peripheral lab draws, administration of various therapies including, but not limited to: Chemotherapy, IV fluids, PCA, antiemetics, TPN, IVIG, Milrinone, antibiotics, steroids, biologics, and monoclonal antibodies
- Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams daily to coordinate patient care
- Reports abnormal assessment findings to clinicians and develops plan of care accordingly
- Used clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills in the event of a patient decline and in emergency situations
- Worked directly with patients to address scheduling needs, clinical issues, and concerns, and to develop a plan of care
Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse III Oncology BMT
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.2010 - 07.2016
- Provided comprehensive inpatient care for high acuity patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma
- Daily responsibilities included: Thorough physical assessment, reporting abnormal findings to nurse practitioner or physician
- Administration of chemotherapy, stem cell and cellular therapy products, monoclonal antibodies and blood products
- Monitoring of vital signs and lab values, assisting in Stem Cell Transplants, central line care, peripheral IV insertion and lab draws
- Working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to develop a daily plan of care for patients and to provide optimal patient centered care
- Assumed the role of charge nurse which involved: overseeing and educating the staff on the unit, addressing high acuity clinical issues and implementing emergency procedures as needed, addressing patient concerns, addressing staffing needs and creating a nursing assignment for the next shift
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2006 - 05.2010
- Collected patient data including vital signs and blood glucose levels
- Reported important values to the registered nurse
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
Education
MBA - Health Care Administration
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA12.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA02.2013
RN Diploma - Nursing
Aria Health School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA04.2010
Skills
- Innovation management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Process improvement
- Change management
- Cross-functional team management
- Healthcare technology
- Staff leadership
- Data utilization
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse, 12/31/25
- ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration, 06/24/24
- HUP Bone Marrow Transplant Course, 2010
- CPR, AED Certification, American Heart Association, 09/30/24
- Telemetry Certification, 2010
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse License, RN615113
- New Jersey State Registered Nurse, 26NR23724400
Leadership Experiences
- Charge Nurse
- Member of Rhoads 7 Unit Council, 2012 – 2014
- Member of Scheduling Committee, 2014-2021
- Creator/Member of Rhoads 7 Primary Nurse Committee 2014-2016
- Preceptor to New Nurses, 2012-2022
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society Member
- HIMSS Delaware Valley Chapter Member
Licenses & Certifications
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse License, RN615113
- New Jersey State Registered Nurse, 26NR23724400
- Oncology Certified Nurse - valid through December 2025
- CPR, AED certification, American Heart Association – completed September 2024
- ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration valid through June, 2026
Timeline
Manager CCTT Analytics Unit
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2024 - Current
Supervisor Cell Therapy and Transplant - CIBMTR
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 11.2024
Oncology Virtual Case Manager, Clinical Nurse III
Penn Medicine at Home Telehealth
04.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse III
Penn Home Infusion Therapy
08.2016 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse III Oncology BMT
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
06.2010 - 07.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
11.2006 - 05.2010
- Oncology Certified Nurse, 12/31/25
- ONS Chemotherapy Biotherapy: Fundamentals of Administration, 06/24/24
- HUP Bone Marrow Transplant Course, 2010
- CPR, AED Certification, American Heart Association, 09/30/24
- Telemetry Certification, 2010
- Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse License, RN615113
- New Jersey State Registered Nurse, 26NR23724400
MBA - Health Care Administration
Pennsylvania Western University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Pennsylvania Western University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Jefferson University
RN Diploma - Nursing
Aria Health School of Nursing
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