Mia Middleton
Registered Nurse
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in oncology and clinical research, specializing in genetics and molecular biology. Recognized for exceptional organizational skills and a collaborative spirit, committed to advancing scientific knowledge while delivering outstanding patient care. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team prioritizing innovation and excellence in healthcare services. Passionate about leveraging expertise to enhance patient outcomes and drive meaningful advancements in the field.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Radiation RN
North Cascade Cancer Center
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Care management for patients undergoing radiation therapy. Creation of patient education materials and thorough patient and family education. Collaboration with external healthcare systems to ensure seamless patient care. Telephone triage, symptom monitoring and thorough documentation in EMR. Served as resource person for medical oncology when it opened performing vascular access and patient infusions as well as chemotherapy mixing and ordering.
Infusion RN
Mount Baker Rheumatology
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Care management for patients currently receiving infusion therapy for disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Lupus. Technical skills include IV starts, medication mixing and administration, lab draws. Continual review of patient history, in depth communication with each patient regarding symptoms, changes and general sense of well-being. Authored clinics infusion room policy and procedure manual.
Supervisor Clinical Research
PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Cancer Center and United General Cancer Center
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Management of up to forty enrolling clinical trials at 2 sites.
- CCRC certification held while in this position
- Led our team in setting up multiple industry studies at our sites including:
- Astrazeneca Pacific A Global Study to Assess the Effects of MED14736 Following Concurrent Chemoradiation in Patients with Stage III Unresectable NSCLC (Randomized and Double Blind)
- Oragenics Phase II Double Blind Study Looking at Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of AGO13 in Oral Mucositis Compared to Placebo When Administered Three Times Per Day (International Study)
- Biodesix Observational Study Assessing the Clinical Effectiveness of Veristrat and Validating Immunotherapy Tests in Subjects with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Biodesix Nodify Lung Nodule Study using Liquid Biopsy to Assess Risk in Patients with Greater Than 1 cm Lung Nodule and Low to Moderate Risk on Mayo Predictive Scale
- Key skills for Trial Management with PeaceHealth:
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with industry sponsored study staff to ensure most relevant studies available at our sites.
- Establishing and maintaining records including trial master files using various EDC’s, computer programs and onsite source documents.
- Maintaining collaborative relationships with PI’s and being a resource regarding available trials.
- Maintaining active membership in PeaceHealth’s Cancer Committee.
- Participating in tumor board and breast conferences routinely.
- Patient education as well as effective and continual informed consent.
- Employee evaluations and mentoring.
- Detail oriented and highly organized.
- Maintaining GCP and IHC certifications as well as monitoring for FDA updates.
- Review, manage and catalogue SUSAR’s.
- Annual review and update of Policies and Procedures.
- Maintaining site credentials with regulatory bodies.
Infusion RN
OptionCare Home Infusion
06.2014 - 10.2016
- Establish and maintain relationships with patients receiving home infusions and services in our infusion centers including IVIG, biotherapies, chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, monoclonal antibodies, among others. Maintenance of PICC lines, portacaths, peripheral IV sites and tunneled catheters. Monitoring for varied adverse effects throughout duration of treatments. Establishing plan of care with patient and MD and maintaining contact with MD regarding patient progress and condition. This position is very autonomous in nature requiring skill and confidence when working one on one in patient homes.
- CRNI certification obtained during time with OptionCare, is not current.
Infusion Suite Manager/ Study Coordinator
Northwest Neurology Infusion Center
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Work directly with Dr. Carolyn Taylor to manage the infusion therapy needs of her neurologically ill patients. IV therapy skills include peripheral IV starts and central line access and maintenance. Infusion of biotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic drugs. Management of infusion suite including ordering supplies and medications, maintenance of equipment, patient scheduling, collaborating with outside resources to assist patients with financial assistance for treatment.
- Study Coordinator for the Novartis PREFERMS study. Prescreening and screening subjects within study eligibility parameters, maintaining impeccable records, keeping abreast of any study changes and communicating them directly with Dr. Taylor. Maintaining relationship with the Independent Review Board. Maintaining study drug per study guidelines.
Staff RN/ Relief Charge
Swedish Cancer Institute
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Established and maintained relationships with oncology patients and families. Managed care for patients with complex oncologic disease processes as well as symptom management. Assessed patient and symptoms with a focus on continuity of care. IV therapy skills. Infusion of chemotherapeutic and biotherapeutic medications. Oral chemotherapy administration. Lab value assessment. Implemented plan of care in collaboration with MD, social services, patients, and families. Extensive patient and family education.
Float RN
Northwest Hospital Medical Center
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Utilized a diverse skill set regularly working with patients in med-surg, telemetry, orthopedic post-operative, oncology, and short stay units. Other areas routinely floated to included emergency department, endoscopy suite, IV therapy, day surgery and gamma knife. Established relationships with units, staff, patients, and families. Managed care for patients in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
Staff RN
Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center
12.2006 - 12.2007
- Established and maintained caregiver relationship with oncology patients and families. Provided care for a diverse group of oncologic patients utilizing traditional treatment methods as well as holistic treatment methods. IV therapy skills. Infusion of chemotherapeutic, biotherapeutic and naturopathic medications. Oral chemotherapy administration. Lab value assessment. Collaborative care with MD, ND, social services, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, patients, and families. Extensive patient and family education.
Travel RN
Travel RN
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Employed in various facilities throughout California, Arizona, and Washington states. Utilized my nursing skills primarily on med-surg and telemetry units although also held float positions during 2 contracts. Travel nursing requires and builds confidence in nursing skills and assessments along with increasing resourcefulness through being in a new setting.
RN Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology
Cancer Care Northwest
11.2002 - 04.2004
- Management of patients undergoing operative measures in the treatment of complex cancers. Worked directly with Dr. Maryam Parviz. Assessment, education and assisting with procedures in an outpatient setting. Developed relationships with patients and families during challenging times.
- Radiation oncology duties and skills included assessment and management of radiation symptoms. Collaborating with MD, patient, and family for optimal care. Patient education.
Staff RN General Surgical Unit
Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2001 - 04.2004
- Started working on this unit as a nursing assistant during college in 1998 and transitioned into RN role after graduation. This unit was a wonderful place to hone my assessment skills and gain experience managing care for acutely ill post-operative inpatients. Developed and maintained relationships with patients and families as well as staff.
Education
MS - Genomics
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA01-2025
BSN - Nursing
Intercollegiate College of Nursing
Spokane, WA06-2001
BS - Human Biology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06-1998
Skills
- Project/Site Management
- Study Start-Up
- IRB/IBC Participation
- MS Office/ EDC’s/ Excel/Various Healthcare Electronic Charting Systems including EPIC
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Vascular Access Management
- Chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, monitoring and education
Certification
- RN00141992 Exp 04/2027
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy
- BLS
Timeline
Radiation RN
North Cascade Cancer Center
05.2022 - 04.2025
Infusion RN
Mount Baker Rheumatology
07.2020 - 05.2022
Supervisor Clinical Research
PeaceHealth Saint Joseph Cancer Center and United General Cancer Center
11.2016 - 02.2020
Infusion RN
OptionCare Home Infusion
06.2014 - 10.2016
Infusion Suite Manager/ Study Coordinator
Northwest Neurology Infusion Center
09.2013 - 06.2014
Staff RN/ Relief Charge
Swedish Cancer Institute
01.2012 - 07.2013
Float RN
Northwest Hospital Medical Center
03.2008 - 01.2012
Staff RN
Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center
12.2006 - 12.2007
Travel RN
Travel RN
05.2004 - 12.2006
RN Surgical Oncology and Radiation Oncology
Cancer Care Northwest
11.2002 - 04.2004
Staff RN General Surgical Unit
Sacred Heart Medical Center
07.2001 - 04.2004
BSN - Nursing
Intercollegiate College of Nursing
BS - Human Biology
Eastern Washington University
MS - Genomics
Saint Joseph’s University