MARY HAZEL A. SAZON

Provided comprehensive safe, high-acuity care to adult and pediatric patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants and CAR-T patients in a specialized inpatient CIT unit.

Administered and managed chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and supportive transfusion therapies in accordance with oncology and transplant protocols; maintained active chemotherapy certification.

Monitored and managed complex complications including GVHD, neutropenic sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, organ toxicities, and CAR_T related complications such as CRS/ICANS.

Delivered exceptional central line care, contributing to policies that reduced CLABSI rates and ensured compliance with infection prevention standards.

Served regularly in Charge RN role, coordinating unit workflow, staffing assignments, admissions/discharges, and interdisciplinary communication to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Served as key resource for staff, providing clinical guidance, and escalation support while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.

Precepted and mentored new graduate and experienced nurses, enhancing onboarding efficiency and boosting staff competency and retention through clinical training and competency validation.

Collaborated closely with physicians, advance practice providers, pharmacists, and care coordinators to implement individualized care plans and ensure continuity across the transplant process.

Educated patients and caregivers on treatment plans, central line care, infection prevention, symptom management and post-transplant expectations supporting safe transition to outpatient care.

Engaged in quality improvement initiatives and policy development, driving unit-based projects and clinical education to enhance patient outcomes, safety metrics, and patient satisfaction.