Michelle Leon MSN, ANP-BC
Glendora,CA
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
12.2010 - Current
- Serves as the Nurse Practitioner for the director of Hematologic Malignancies Research Institute/T-Cell Therapeutic Research who was the former chief of the department of Hematology/HCT in the outpatient setting
- Assesses and manages approximately 25 outpatients per clinic day in collaboration with the physician and approximately 10-20 outpatients independently per clinic day when the physician is not available
- Assessed and managed inpatients with daily census of approximately 20-30 inpatients on a 2 week rotation in collaboration with a physician
- Provides a continuum of care, including long term follow up, to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, multiple myeloma, and other hematological diseases
- Provides a continuum of care, including long term follow up, to patients with solid tumors such as breast, pancreatic, lung, colorectal, and prostate cancer
- Manages patients undergoing autologous, allogeneic stem cell/bone marrow transplantation, clinical trials, and CAR-T cell infusions
- Performs patient histories; conducts physical examinations; orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests; prescribes medications/medical equipment
- Independent procedures include bone marrow biopsies/aspirations, central line removal, skin biopsies, and suture removal
- Evaluates donors and assesses their eligibility to serve as a stem cell or bone marrow donor
- Serves as a preceptor to students, new NPs, and PAs.
- Served as a charge Nurse Practitioner, team lead Nurse Practitioner, and preceptor.
General Staff Nurse, Hematology/Oncology
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Landstuhl, Germany
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Provided outpatient nursing care to patients with various cancer diagnoses such as breast, liver, lung, multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma and other hematological diseases
- Performed procedures such as IV insertion, phlebotomy, and VAD care
- Administered chemotherapy, blood products, and other intravenous infusions
- Developed a standard operating procedure for the hospital's new infusion clinic and for the management of anaphylaxis
- Developed patient educational material such as brochures.
Nurse Practitioner
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided care to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, multiple myeloma, and other hematological diseases
- Managed patients undergoing autologous and allogeneic stem cell/bone marrow transplantation
- Assessed and managed a daily census of approximately 12 inpatients and 20 outpatients per clinic day in collaboration with a physician supervisor
- Performed patient histories; conducted physical examinations; ordered, performed and interpreted appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests and therapies; prescribed medications and medical equipment
- Independent procedures included bone marrow biopsies/aspirations, bone marrow harvests, administration of chemotherapy via ommaya reservoir, central line removal, skin biopsies, and suture removal.
General Staff Nurse, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
02.2005 - 07.2008
- Provided nursing care to patients with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, multiple myeloma, and other hematological diseases admitted for bone marrow/stem cell transplant, and post transplant symptom management/complications
- Administered chemotherapy and immunosuppressant agents; autologous and allogeneic bone marrow/stem cell transplants; blood product and other intravenous infusions
- Performed tasks such as wound care, PICC line removal, and phlebotomy
- Educated patients and family members regarding treatment side effects, symptom management, complications, and the process of hematopoietic cell transplantation
- Served as a preceptor to new RN employees and nursing students.
Patient Care Assistant, Hematology Unit
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
07.2003 - 02.2005
- Delivered care to hematology patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Performed vital signs; assisted patients with activities of daily living; assisted registered nurse with wound care; and monitored patient’s intake and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical/Oncology Unit
Intercommunity Hospital
Covina, CA
05.2002 - 06.2003
- Delivered patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse on a Medical/Oncology Unit; and intermittently Ortho/Surg, TCU and DOU units
- Performed vital signs; assisted patients with activities of daily living; assisted registered nurse with wound care; and monitored patient’s intake and output.
Blood Donor Center Telerecruiter
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
07.1999 - 05.2002
- Called and pre-screened blood product donors to ensure their eligibility and schedule their donation appointments
- Educated patients, family members, and donors about collection and transfusion procedures.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Nurse Practitioner with Oncology Specialty/Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Azusa Pacific University
05.2004
Associates of Science in Biology -
Citrus Community College
05.2002
Licenses Certificates
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification, A0214017
- California Nurse Practitioner/Furnishing License, 18449
- DEA License, ML2268452
- California Registered Nurse License, 654104
- Clinical Nurse Specialist License, 3095
- Public Health Nurse Certification, 69009
- Basic Life Support Certification
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
City of Hope National Medical Center
12.2010 - Current
General Staff Nurse, Hematology/Oncology
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
03.2010 - 09.2010
Nurse Practitioner
City of Hope National Medical Center
07.2008 - 05.2009
General Staff Nurse, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit
City of Hope National Medical Center
02.2005 - 07.2008
Patient Care Assistant, Hematology Unit
City of Hope National Medical Center
07.2003 - 02.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical/Oncology Unit
Intercommunity Hospital
05.2002 - 06.2003
Blood Donor Center Telerecruiter
City of Hope National Medical Center
07.1999 - 05.2002
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult Nurse Practitioner with Oncology Specialty/Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Azusa Pacific University
Associates of Science in Biology -
Citrus Community College
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