LORI CAPPELLO
Saddle Brook,NJ
Summary
Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in oncology, neurology, and clinical research. Committed to optimizing patient outcomes through excellence in clinical care and seamless transition to cutting edge therapies. Proven record of accomplishment in all stages of clinical trial conduct, from study design to publication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse
New Jersey Brain And Spine
2023.07 - Current
- Team with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals, and high-risk management strategies
- Educate patients on treatment options, inclusive of surgical and medical treatments
- Discuss proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications
- Care for post-surgical patients after cranial and surgical procedures
- Suture and staple removal and wound assessments as needed
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as physical therapy and occupational therapy as needed
- Evaluate patient progress and responses to various treatments.
Advanced Practice Nurse - Research/Sub-Investigator
Hackensack Meridian Health, The John Theurer Cancer Center
2021.10 - Current
- Independent outpatient evaluation and management of oncology patients
- Screen patients for clinical trial enrollment through gathering of relevant health history, physical examination, coordination and review of diagnostics including radiological and laboratory studies
- Provide education to patients and families to assure integrity of informed consent process and to foster adherence to clinical trial interventions
- Serve as liaison between principal investigator and study sponsor for safety data, response assessments, study compliance and regulatory matters
- Evaluate and manage study related adverse events in conjunction with principal investigator
- Act as patient advocate to address psychosocial needs that arise during clinical trial conduct (e.g
- Reimbursement for transportation costs).
Neuro Oncology Nurse Liaison
Alliance For Clinical Trials In Oncology
2020.08 - Current
- Active engagement in protocol development, including study design and patient education
- Critical review of all new protocols/forms/amendments for neuro oncology program
- Collaborate across disease specific committees on projects, publications, and educational initiatives
- Act as a resource for protocol execution and other trial related questions for all Alliance Neuro Oncology trials.
Clinical Research Nurse - Neuro Oncology
John Theurer Cancer Center
2010.10 - 2021.08
- Managed clinical trial portfolio, including current studies and assessment of unmet division and patient needs
- Worked closely with study monitors, clinical trial managers, and medical monitors
- Screened patients for eligibility and provided protocol specific education, facilitate process of informed consent
- Coordinated research activities and assessments for patients on clinical trials including but not limited to: visit calendars, scheduling diagnostics, drug administration, and clinical examinations
- Orchestrated site protocol compliance including timely submission of data via electronic database
- Lead CRP Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology for HMH network
- Developed and lead Clinical Trial Hotline and Pre-screenings for all covid clinical trials across HMH network
- Designed and integrated one system for seven hospitals to utilize for all covid clinical trial activities.
Staff Nurse, Oncology
Hackensack Meridian Health
2000.09 - 2010.10
- Administered chemotherapy safely with adherence to ONS guidelines
- Monitored complex patients during inpatient stem cell transplant as well as outpatient apheresis and photopheresis procedures
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain and promote patients' physical and mental health
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Acted as preceptor for newly hired nurses
- Selected as hospital tour guide for Magnet Committee Surveyors to lead them and answer any questions they may have had for multiple Magnet designation visits.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Lodi, NJ2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Lodi, NJ2005
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Protocol Development and Review
- Regulatory Compliance and Auditing
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- ONS/Biotherapy Certified
- Socra Certified (CCRP)
- AANP Certified
Additional Information
Advanced Practice Nurse License NJ 26NJ00938200
Registered Nurse License NJ 26NO12237100
NPI# 1164076840
CDS # P00967600
Publications
Goldlust SA, Nabors LB, Mohile N, Benkers TL, Hsu SH, Silberman S, Singer, Rao M, Cappello L, Farmer G. Final results from the dose-escalation stage of a phase 1/2 trial of TPI 287, a brain penetrable microtubule inhibitor, plus bevacizumab in patients with recurrent glioblastoma. J Clin Oncol 2017; 35 (suppl): abstr 2021.200020052018
Samuel A Goldlust, Samuel Singer, Lori A Cappello, Ahmad K Almekkawi, Kangman D Lee, Anthony C Ingenito, Brett E Lewis, Themba Nirenda, Hooman Azmi, George J Kaptain, Phase 1 Study of Concomitant Tumor Treating Fields and Temozolomide Chemoradition for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma, Neuro-Oncology Advances, 2024;, vdae129, https://doi.10.1093/noajnl/vdae129
Samuel A Goldlust, Louis B Nabors, Sigmund Hsu, Nimish Mohile, Paul J Duic, Tara Benkers, Samuel Singer, Mayank Rao, Lori Cappello, Sandra L Silberman, George Farmer, Phase 1 Trial of TPI 287, a microtubule stabilizing agent, in combination with bevacizumab in adults with recurrent glioblastoma, Neuro-Oncology Advances, 2024, Volume 6, Issue 1, January-December 2024, vdae009, https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdae009
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse
New Jersey Brain And Spine
2023.07 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse - Research/Sub-Investigator
Hackensack Meridian Health, The John Theurer Cancer Center
2021.10 - Current
Neuro Oncology Nurse Liaison
Alliance For Clinical Trials In Oncology
2020.08 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse - Neuro Oncology
John Theurer Cancer Center
2010.10 - 2021.08
Staff Nurse, Oncology
Hackensack Meridian Health
2000.09 - 2010.10
Master of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College
- ONS/Biotherapy Certified
- Socra Certified (CCRP)
- AANP Certified
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