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MANDY WELKE
Nurse Practitioner
South Range,WI
Summary
Dedicated, compassionate APRN with 5 years of experience in primary care, acute care and medical oncology. Worked over 12 years in Oncology/Hematology in varying nursing roles-both independently and in team settings. Known among colleagues as an excellent patient and staff educator, demonstrating commitment to quality care, patient advocacy, personal integrity and accountability. A driven, lifelong learner with 20-plus years of nursing background, who embodies a collaborative team vision and approach to patient care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN Care Navigator Breast Center- Per Diem role
ST. LUKE'S
Duluth, MN
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinate care of patients with breast cancer and other breast concerns including breast pain, infections, benign breast disease and palpable abnormalities.
- Consistent care coordination throughout the continuum of care and assessment of the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient.
- Assess and monitor patients in the Breast Center
- Assist the Physician during procedures and all other breast center activities.
- Serve as first line direction to the Breast Center staff in the absence of the Director and Manager.
Nurse Practitioner, Oncology
MARSHFIELD HEALTH CARE CENTER
Rice Lake, WI
12.2019 - 11.2021
- Worked collaboratively with 2 supervising Oncologists at busy outpatient Oncology practice, seeing 6-12 patients daily.
- Gathered and abstracted data, formulating patient specific clinical treatment summary's.
- Subsequently documented treatment summaries into EMR and updated accordingly.
- Provided symptom management of diagnosis and treatment related complications.
- Enrolled new patients for chemotherapy, and ordered ongoing treatments.
- Oversaw patients in clinical trials receiving treatments, conducted Peer-to-peer medical reviews, and completed Short-term disability and FMLA paperwork for patients and caregivers.
Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Rehab
ESSENTIA HEALTH
Duluth, MN
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Assisted in restructuring of 6-week Pain Rehabilitation program.
- Educated patients on pain neuroscience and coping techniques for pain.
- Monitored and managed patients taking opioid medications, working to reduce inappropriate opioid use.
- Evaluated and treated patient with Opioid use disorder on MAT under supervision of collaborating physician.
Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice/Urgent Care
MANKATO CLINIC
Mankato, MN
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with physician in shared practice/primary care model, seeing 5-10 patients per day, and worked in Urgent care seeing 15-30 patients daily.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated acute and chronically ill patients.
- Performed physicals, well child exams, sports physicals, and annual wellness visits.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, developed and implemented treatment plans.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging and suturing.
RN Hybrid, Oncology and Anticoagulation
MANKATO CLINIC
Mankato, MN
10.2005 - 12.2016
- Admixed and administered meds for 12 chair outpatient Oncology clinic; served dual role as certified anticoagulation nurse, dosing warfarin, and instructing patients on bridging heparin.
- Provided direct patient care, phone triage, and assistance with bone marrow biopsies.
- Built and updated Oncology treatment regimens derived from NCCN Compendia.
- Gathered data and coordinated/collaborated treatment planning with other internal/external sources.
- Recruited to work as physician extender, calculating and transcribing chemotherapy orders according to NCCN guidelines.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Created IV infiltration and extravasation policy/procedure, and updated other policies/procedures
- Ordered and maintained budget-driven department inventory of drugs and other infusion/office supplies for 2 years
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
03.2014 - 08.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau
- 3.94 graduating GPA
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau
- Magna cum Laude graduate
- President's List 2012, 2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
08.2001 - 05.2003
- Dean's list fall 2001
Diploma - Practical Nursing
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Dean's List Dec 1999
- Received Minnesota Nurses Association Scholarship
Skills
Planning and Coordination
undefinedAdditional Information
ASCO eLearning essentials for Advanced Practitioners course 3/21
Oncology Certified Nurse 2007-2016
ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) Congress Conference 5/21
CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative 2020-2022
ONS (Oncology Nursing Society) Bridge Course 9/20
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) 9/20
Oncology Nursing Review Course 12/12
Institutes of Learning/Oncology Nursing Society Fall Conference 9/07
AANP Annual National Nurse Practitioner Symposium 7/17
Therapeutic Neuroscience Education 6/19
Accomplishments
- American Cancer Society's Volunteer Clinicians Corps-June 2022 Volunteer to support Ukrainian patients, caregivers, and clinicians in the region
- Clinical supervisor in one of the largest public mass dispensing flu clinics in Minnesota during the H1N1 pandemic in Dec 2009
- KEYC TV; osteoporosis discussion for Mankato Clinic THRIVE Segment May 24, 2018 https://youtu.be/smGE2CFUvZk
- Mankato Clinic Men's health forum- Oncology booth volunteer
- Mankato Relay for life volunteer 3 years
- Mankato YMCA Livestrong 5K racer
- Local Volunteer for FOCP BackPack Food Program, VINE Faith In Action Adult Community Senior Center, and Salvation Army
Affiliations
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology (APSHO) Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
Software
IntelliDose and Smart ID Oncology software
Timeline
RN Care Navigator Breast Center- Per Diem role - ST. LUKE'S
05.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner, Oncology - MARSHFIELD HEALTH CARE CENTER
12.2019 - 11.2021
Nurse Practitioner, Chronic Pain Rehab - ESSENTIA HEALTH
04.2019 - 11.2019
Nurse Practitioner, Family Practice/Urgent Care - MANKATO CLINIC
11.2016 - 04.2019
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY - Master of Science, Nursing
03.2014 - 08.2016
GRACELAND UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
03.2012 - 08.2016
RN Hybrid, Oncology and Anticoagulation - MANKATO CLINIC
10.2005 - 12.2016
South Central College - Associate of Science, Nursing
08.2001 - 05.2003
Saint Cloud Technical College - Diploma , Practical Nursing
09.1997 - 12.1999
References
Dr. Suresh Devineni, Oncologist Mankato Clinic (507)389-3815
*Recommendation letter available upon request
Kim Treat, Oncology manager, Mankato Clinic (507)837-9480
Leah Koens RN, OCN coworker Oncology, Mankato Clinic for 11 years (507)381-2088
Jen Holm, FNP, coworker Urgent Care Mankato Clinic (507)840-0794
Licensures and Certifications
Registered Nurse State of WI License 250972-30
Registered Nurse State of MN 161797-1
Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber State of WI 9816-33
Certified Nurse Practitioner State of MN 4864
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certificate F1016169
DEA License
BLS
ACLS