Robert J. Newman, NP
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years in the hematology/oncology field specializing in MDS, leukemia, CAR-T and bone marrow transplantation. Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to provide the best patient care using evidenced based practice guidelines. Highly self-motivated and self-directed with excellent communication skills. Committed to maintaining a high level of clinical and scientific expertise through ongoing training and self-education. Educated and precepted staff members on the fundamentals of working in fast-paced, high-acuity oncologic departments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Reviewed clinical trial protocols to screen, consent, enroll appropriate patients
- Collaborated with MD and sponsor to manage adverse events / serious adverse events
- Educated nursing staff about new drug products and new policies
- Collaborated with management in the formation of new policies to ensure improved care specific to research patients.
Assistant Office Manager
Narayana Byagari, MD
Brooklyn, NY
04.2006 - Current
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Streamlined office procedures by implementing efficient filing systems and managing schedules.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and maintaining a well-organized work environment.
- Responsible for assisting physician with a practice of 2000+ patients.
- Performed medical billing and completed chart audits as per insurance company regulations.
Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Provided care to hematology/oncology, pre/post BMT, CAR-T, and hematology patients
- Ordered chemotherapy, blood products, supportive therapies, and managed adverse reactions.
- Managed and titrated immunosuppressive medications.
- Precepted NP students and new-graduate NP staff.
- Performed peer-to-peer requests with insurance companies for medications, scans, and treatments.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
New York, NY
08.2016 - 02.2021
- Safely handled and administered chemotherapy to hematology/oncology patients.
- Administered auto/allo stem cell transplant and CAR-T products in outpatient setting.
- Ensured proper staffing on unit and constructed monthly staff schedules.
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital - Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
01.2013 - 08.2016
- Performed head-to-toe physical assessments on patients every shift and notified inpatient medical team with abnormalities.
- Performed charge nurse responsibilities and helped oversee workflow on inpatient Hematology/Oncology and BMT unit.
- Performed plasmapheresis, RBC exchanges, photopheresis, and HPC collections
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2012
Skills
- Consenting, screening, monitoring patients on clinical trials and reporting all AE's in a timely fashion
- Communication with multi-disciplinary teams across the healthcare system
- Provided in-service training to staff
- Collaborating with scientific sponsors
- EMAR usage
- Knowledge of commercially available treatments and regulatory guidelines
- Adaptability and leadership
Research Experience
- Participated as a clinical research Nurse Practitioner who helped to screen, consent, enroll, and manage research patients.
- Collaborated with PI as a Co-PI to help identify potential candidates to participate in studies related to MDS and leukemia.
- Actively engaged with drug sponsor companies to provide highlights related to patients on study.
- Analyzed data and communicated findings with drug sponsor company pertaining to patient pathology reports and status.
- Monitored safety status as well as reported any AE's/SAE's/DLT's to sponsor in a timely fashion.
Conference Attendance
- American Society of Hematology, San Diego, CA - (2023)
- American Society of Hematology, New Orleans, LA - (2022)
- ASCO - Chicago, IL (2021)
- Society of Hematology Oncology, Houston, TX (2020)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) - (2018)
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) - 2016
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification - AANP - 2018
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) - 2018
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification - 2015
- Registered Nurse (RN) - 2012
- ACLS/BLS certifications
Profession Relevant Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in working with members of a multi-disciplinary team to safely coordinate care and treat the patient to provide the highest level of care.
- Proven ability to provide both qualitative and quantitative data to research coordinators while demonstrating powers of analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases.
- Ability to demonstrate deep therapeutic competency while maintaining knowledge of trends and new information in the therapeutic/translational science area and the healthcare community as a whole.
- Skilled in motivational interviewing, including listening closely to patients and their family, and providing better and more tailored treatment options for enhanced compliance with care.
- Extensive knowledge of MDS, leukemia, BMT, and CAR-T treatment modalities as well as management of their complications.
- Effective at multitasking and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy hematology/oncology clinics.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Timeline
Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Mount Sinai Hospital
02.2019 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital Center
08.2016 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
North Shore University Hospital - Northwell Health
01.2013 - 08.2016
Assistant Office Manager
Narayana Byagari, MD
04.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
SUNY Stony Brook
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
SUNY At Buffalo