Lori Cappello
Hale,MI
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
Hackensack, NJ
07.2023 - 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
John Theurer Cancer Center, HMH
Hackensack, NJ
10.2021 - Current
- Independent outpatient evaluation and management of oncology patients.
- Screen patients for clinical trial enrollment through gathering relevant health history, physical examination, coordination, and review of diagnostics, including radiological and laboratory studies.
- Provide education to patients and families to ensure the integrity of the 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 the principal investigator.
- Act as a 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
Chicago, IL
08.2020 - Current
- Active engagement in protocol development, including study design and patient education.
- Critical review of all new protocols, forms, and amendments for the 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, HMH
Hackensack, NJ
10.2010 - 08.2021
- 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, facilitating the 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 led 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
Hackensack, NJ
09.2000 - 10.2010
- 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 a plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Formulated plans for nursing measures to restore, maintain, and promote patients' physical and mental health.
- Led a successful team composed of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Acted as a preceptor for newly hired nurses.
- Selected as a 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, NJ01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Lodi, NJ01.2005
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ01.2000
Skills
- Project Management
- Protocol Development and Review
- Regulatory compliance and auditing
- Attention to Detail
- Protocol compliance
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Clinical judgment
Certification
- ONS/Biotherapy Certified
- SOCRA Certified (CCRP)
- AANP Certified
Publications
- 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., Goldlust SA, Nabors LB, Mohile N, Benkers TL, Hsu SH, Silberman S, Singer, Rao M, Cappello L, Farmer G, J Clin Oncol, 2017, 35, suppl, abstr 2021.200020052018
- Phase 1 Study of Concomitant Tumor Treating Fields and Temozolomide Chemoradiation for Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma., 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, Neuro-Oncology Advances, 2024, vdae129, https://doi.10.1093/noajnl/vdae129
- Phase 1 Trial of TPI 287, a microtubule stabilizing agent, in combination with bevacizumab in adults with recurrent glioblastoma., 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, Neuro-Oncology Advances, 2024, 6, 1, January-December 2024, https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdae009
Additional Information
APN License: NJ 26NJ00938200
RN License: NJ 26NO12237100
NPI: 1164076840
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse
New Jersey Brain And Spine
07.2023 - Current
Advanced Practice Nurse - Research/Sub-Investigator
John Theurer Cancer Center, HMH
10.2021 - Current
Neuro Oncology Nurse Liaison
Alliance For Clinical Trials in Oncology
08.2020 - Current
Clinical Research Nurse - Neuro Oncology
John Theurer Cancer Center, HMH
10.2010 - 08.2021
Staff Nurse, Oncology
Hackensack Meridian Health
09.2000 - 10.2010
- ONS/Biotherapy Certified
- SOCRA Certified (CCRP)
- AANP Certified
Master of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Felician University
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Bergen Community College
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