PAULA MEDINA
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 12 years of experience and extensive knowledge in the care of oncology patients, including their population-specific needs. Currently pursuing OCN certification to further enhance expertise and become nationally certified. Committed to leveraging abilities and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings to provide exceptional care and support to patients.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
GiaMed JV
San Antonio, TX
03.2023 - Current
- Promote a culture of safety within the oncology clinic by adhering to evidence-based practices and protocols.
- Assist physicians in conducting cancer risk assessment by coordinating genetic and genomic testing for individuals undergoing treatment.
- Provide timely referrals follow-up to appropriate specialists, support services, and DME when necessary for comprehensive patient care.
- Complete chemotherapy education for all new patients and patients changing treatment regimen.
- Assist with filling FMLA, short term disability, and critical illness forms.
Post Stem Cell Transplant Coordinator
Bone Marrow Clinic
San Antonio, Texas, USA
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinate the care of patients post hematopoietic stem cell transplant or commercial CAR T-cell therapy from days 0-100 post infusion
- Make sure post HSCT restaging milestones are met within the first 100 days post infusion date including testing and physician follow-up appointments
- Manage the authorization and approval process for Letermovir in CMV positive patients.
- Provide patients with post-transplant education and expectations.
- Support submission of required paperwork for FMLA and STD cases.
- Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
Charge Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, USA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Coordinate patient placement overnight
- Oversee emergencies on the unit such as rapid response calls and code blues
- Administer chemotherapy as conditioning for hematopoietic transplant and CAR -T-cell therapy patients
- Monitor patients for CRS and neurotoxicity post treatment
- Advocate for, empower and educate patients on their disease specific symptoms and needs
Staff Nurse, Blood Cancer Unit
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, USA
05.2016 - 08.2020
- Administer chemotherapy to acute leukemia patients
- Monitor patients for treatment side effects
- Administer blood products
Staff Nurse, Oncology
Northeast Baptist Hospital
San Antonio, Texas, USA
09.2012 - 05.2016
- Administer chemotherapy to patients suffering from GI malignancies
- Monitor surgical patients post Whipple procedures
- Monitor patients for treatment side effects and post op complications
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Galen Colleges of Nursing
San Antonio, Texas06.2022
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) - NURSING
Baptist School of Health Professions
San Antonio, Texas08.2012
PRE-REQUISITES - PRE-NURSING
San Antonio Community College
San Antonio, Texas05.2010
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Team player
- Holistic symptom management
- Chemotherapy administration
- Patient monitoring for side effects
- Compassionate communication skills
- Use of therapeutic listening
- Adaptability
- Detail oriented
- Thorough documentation
- Effective and timely communication with healthcare team and patients
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Certification
- Daisy Award recipient
References
- Behyar Zoghi, MD, PhD, FACP, Bone Marrow Transplant Physician at Methodist Healthcare, Former Co-worker, (210) 772-9007, zoghi@uthscsa.edu
- Stephanie Condron, Nurse Manager of BMT Clinic and Hem/Onc Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center, Current Supervisor, (210) 854-3994, stephanie.a.condron.civ@health.mil
- Kyrean Fenimore, Manager of Transplant Services at Methodist BMT Clinic, Former co-worker, (734) 658-9215, kyrean.fenimore@gmail.com
Affiliations
Oncology Nursing Society
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
GiaMed JV
03.2023 - Current
Post Stem Cell Transplant Coordinator
Bone Marrow Clinic
06.2022 - 03.2023
Charge Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Methodist Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse, Blood Cancer Unit
Methodist Hospital
05.2016 - 08.2020
Staff Nurse, Oncology
Northeast Baptist Hospital
09.2012 - 05.2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - NURSING
Galen Colleges of Nursing
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.) - NURSING
Baptist School of Health Professions
PRE-REQUISITES - PRE-NURSING
San Antonio Community College