MELONIE NEMECEK
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Committed community health worker with experience in providing support and services to diverse populations. Skilled in conducting health education sessions, facilitating access to healthcare services, and advocating for individual and community needs. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals to implement community health initiatives. Made significant contributions to improving health outcomes and increasing awareness on preventive care in previous roles.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Community Liaison Registered Nurse
Tri Cities Chaplaincy Hospice
07.2024 - Current
- Develop, maintain, and grow community relationships to cultivate collaboration and partnerships with Tri-Cities Chaplaincy in Benton and Franklin Counties, as well as surrounding communities
- This includes hospitals, facilities, medical clinics, community organizations and any other referral source that is appropriate for hospice services
Community Medical Liaison
GSK (via SYNEOS HEALTH)
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Construct and establish a territory plan by identifying and establishing relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) within the territory
- Engage with Hematology/Oncology KOLs and HCPs to build working relationships to gain insights and provide up to date education and data
Medical Engagement Center Liaison
GSK (via SYNEOS HEALTH)
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Evaluate territory to discover community practices to reach and discover whether they see rare diagnosis
- Reach out to clinics to create opening and contact for Medical Liaison to follow up and connect with KOL
General Oncology Nurse Navigator
KADLEC TRI CITIES CANCER CENTER
Kennewick, WA
11.2017 - 11.2022
- Provide support to new patients as they progress through their treatment from diagnosis to survivorship
- Provide tailored support to patients, families, and caregivers in order to assist them in overcoming obstacles within the healthcare system
- Enables timely access to high-quality medical and psychological care at every stage of the cancer continuum by offering information and tools to support decision-making
- In my capacity as the general oncology nurse navigator, I established a grant through our foundation and a collaboration with our health department to deliver the necessary immunizations to patients promptly and at no cost after a stem cell transplant
- Furthermore, they took part in tumor boards and helped our clinic obtain COC and QOPI accreditation
Clinic Nurse Coordinator
SEATTLE CANCER CARE ALLIANCE NWH CLINIC
Seattle, WA
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Assists with scheduling patient rooms for doctor's appointments and answering patient calls; relays patient needs to the physician
- Gather and aid in the processing of lab samples
- Follow the doctor's orders and carry out any necessary tests, such as EKGs
- Help patients who require auxiliary care, including home oxygen or hospice care, by arranging and organizing their care
- Insert a peripheral or central venous line into a patient to administer chemotherapy, biotherapy, and supportive drugs in accordance with a doctor's orders
- As patients receive treatment, evaluate, and tend to them
- Track and manage treatment-related side effects
- Observe the test findings and apply any necessary supportive measures
Research Nurse Coordinator
SWEDISH CANCER INSTITUTE
Seattle, WA
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Find and evaluate possible study participants for Phase I – IV clinical trials among patient base
- Manage patient throughout trial process ensuring all trial requirements and activities were completed per protocol
- Address study-related concerns in collaboration with supervisors and study investigators
- Report and deviations from protocol
- Observe, tend to, and report SAEs as they occur for patients who are undergoing a study
- Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Coordinate all tests and procedures required for the patient participating in clinical trials Phase I-IV
- Make sure all required tests, procedures, and exams are completed appropriately and within the study window
- Assist in building treatment plans in Beacon based on the specifics of the protocol to be released and used in EPIC for patient care for patients on each protocol
Charge Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, WA
03.2010 - 09.2013
- Set staffing for the current and arriving shifts and verify that staffing is safe and manageable
- Assign patient load to nurses for the current shift, ensuring that patient care and safety are maintained
- Ensure that an adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the floor for current and arriving shifts
- Organize planned and unplanned admissions and discharges on the floor
- Triage outpatients for admission
- Perform patient discharge follow up calls and rounds on current inpatient patients to ensure satisfaction with care and organization
- Provide recognition and constructive feedback received from patients to staff
- Address current issues perceived by patients or escalate them to the proper authorities to be addressed and corrected
- Orient and train new staff on the floor and the policies and procedures of the hospital
- Train new graduates and aid them in their transition from novice to experienced
- Specially trained to help staff with the new implementation of computerized practitioner order entry
- Utilize my clinical skills to care for patients during the various stages of blood and bone marrow transplantation, including care when the patient requires intensive care in the ICU
- Perform discharge follow up satisfaction phone calls to recently discharged patients
- Round on patients and address any questions or concerns they may have while admitted to the hospital
- Escalate any safety or quality concerns to the appropriate people to deal with the situation
Care Coordination
PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Seattle, WA
12.2007 - 09.2013
- Coordinate patient care between oncologists, radiation oncologists, and primary care physician
- Also, work with insurance companies to ensure treatment is covered
- Order and manage supplies for the infusion suite
- Care for patients receiving chemotherapy and biotherapy treatments for treatment of various types of cancer
- Administer chemotherapy/biotherapy utilizing safe handling techniques
- Monitor and treat side effects associated with cancer treatment
- Monitor lab results and administer any needed growth factors to maintain consistency in treatment
Travel Assignments
HRN SERVICES: TRAVEL NURSE
01.2006 - 12.2007
- PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTERS ONCOLOGY INFUSION CLINIC SEATTLE, WA - September 2007-December 2007 12 chair infusion unit
- OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY PORTLAND, OR - May 2007-September 2007 29-bed Inpatient Bone Marrow transplant Unit
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANSCISCO, CA - March 2007-May 2007 32-Bed Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
- UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER SEATTLE, WA - November 2006-March 2007 28- Bed Inpatient Gynecology/Oncology/Hematology/Urology Unit
- EVERGREEN MEDICAL CENTER KIRKLAND, WA - August 2006-November 2006 35-Bed Inpatient Specialty Oncology and Orthopedic Unit
- PROVIDENCE MEDFORD MEDFORD, OR - April 2006-August 2006 10-Bed Inpatient Oncology Unit and 10-Bed Orthopedic/Neuro Unit
- PROVIDENCE ST
- PETER’S HOSPITAL OLYMPIA, WA - January 2006-April 2006 28-Bed Inpatient Oncology Unit
Charge Nurse
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, WA
07.2003 - 12.2005
- Set staffing for the current and arriving shifts and verify that staffing is safe and manageable
- Assign patient load to nurses for the current shift, ensuring that patient care and safety are maintained
- Ensure that an adequate skill mix is available to meet the needs of the floor for current and arriving shifts
- Organize planned and unplanned admissions and discharges on the floor
- Utilize my clinical skills to care for patients in various stages of cancer diagnosis and treatment
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Intercollegiate College of Nursing/Washington State University
Spokane, WA05.2003
Skills
- Case management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Health Intervention Planning
- Excellent communication
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
- Health Care Systems
- Written communication
- Community education
- MS office
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Vulnerable Populations Advocacy
- Community relations
- Data collection
- Individual and community advocacy
- Informational materials
- Multitasking Abilities
- Health assessment
- Hospice education
- Community resource knowledge
- Public speaking
- Public speaking events
- Documentation proficiency
- Oncology nursing assessment
- Cancer care expertise
- Chemotherapy administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Symptom management
- Ethical practice
- End-of-life care
- Immunotherapy
- Emotional support
- Central line management
- Biotherapy administration
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society
- American Nurses Association
- International Nursing Association
Certification
- Oncology Nurse Certified
- Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified
- BLS Certified
Volunteer Experience
- Nursing Heart Inc., Public Health and Construction—traveled to Guatemala and assisted with well child checks on school children, while also building a new kitchen for the school and installing a new Chapina stove for the school to prepare meals.
- Providence Hospice of Seattle, Camp Erin Bereavement Camp for Children—Ritual Committee lead for Teen Bereavement Camp activities.
- Spokane Hospice, Provide respite care for family members caring for loved ones who are undergoing hospice care.
Licensing
- Washington, Registered Nurse, Active
- Oregon, Registered Nurse, 01/2006 - 2/2008
- California, Registered Nurse, 01/206 - 12/2008
Timeline
Clinical Community Liaison Registered Nurse
Tri Cities Chaplaincy Hospice
07.2024 - Current
Community Medical Liaison
GSK (via SYNEOS HEALTH)
02.2023 - 07.2024
Medical Engagement Center Liaison
GSK (via SYNEOS HEALTH)
11.2022 - 03.2023
General Oncology Nurse Navigator
KADLEC TRI CITIES CANCER CENTER
11.2017 - 11.2022
Clinic Nurse Coordinator
SEATTLE CANCER CARE ALLIANCE NWH CLINIC
05.2016 - 08.2017
Research Nurse Coordinator
SWEDISH CANCER INSTITUTE
09.2013 - 05.2016
Charge Nurse
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
03.2010 - 09.2013
Care Coordination
PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER OUTPATIENT CLINIC
12.2007 - 09.2013
Travel Assignments
HRN SERVICES: TRAVEL NURSE
01.2006 - 12.2007
Charge Nurse
SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER
07.2003 - 12.2005
- Oncology Nurse Certified
- Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certified
- BLS Certified
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Degree
Intercollegiate College of Nursing/Washington State University
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