Sara Palm
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Oncology Nurse Practitioner with 13 years+ of oncology expertise and a strong commitment to advancing APP leadership development. Advocated for the creation of an APP manager role at RMCC Southern Colorado Division, representing APPs at the physician division meeting to drive organizational support and strengthen APP visibility within executive leadership forums. Focused on empowering providers, enhancing clinical efficiency, and elevating both patient and provider satisfaction; resulting in improved APP retention, stronger team engagement, and measurable gains in patient experience and operational performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
01.2022 - Current
- Independently manage hematology and oncology patients within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
- Perform in-office bone marrow biopsy/aspirations.
- Coordinate surgical, radiation and treatment planning, follow-ups with oncology multidisciplinary- team.
- Implement NCCN-based survivorship care plans monitoring for recurrence & late treatment effects.
- Oversee chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy regimens with toxicity management.
- Evaluate and manage benign hematology consultations
Registered Nurse/Clinical Charge Nurse
Common Spirit (formerly Centura Health)
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Administered chemotherapy for patients with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies.
- Oversaw perioperative and inpatient coordination of oncology care within a multidisciplinary team
- Served as charge nurse, directing patient flow, mentoring staff and ensuring adherence to clinical quality and safety standards.
- Recipient of DAISY Awards (2014, 2016) and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award for Compassion (2019) for excellence in patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 05.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO 05.2009 - 05.2012
Skills
- Championed creation of an APP leadership structure: Presented to physician leadership to implement a dedicated APP Manager, demonstrating how clear leadership pathways improve APP satisfaction, reduce turnover and drive higher patient satisfaction and retention, ultimately strengthening organizational performance and value-based care outcomes
- APP Executive Committee Member: Contributes to strategic APP governance by representing the RMCC Southern Colorado APP team in executive level discussions focused on provider development, retention, and alignment with organizational goals
- Hospital-wide Patient Experience Committee: Drove initiatives to elevate patient satisfaction through coaching peers on transparency, effective communication and service excellence, strengthening the patient experience and advancing a culture of accountability
- Nurse Practice Council Chair: Led unit based shared governance to translate frontline insights into policy and practice improvements; facilitated evidenced based standards, clarified communication workflows, and aligned service-excellence expectations, elevating team engagement and consistency of care
Certification
BLS American Heart Association, Sep 2024
Additional
References available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, State of Colorado, Oct 2024
10-2024
BLS American Heart Association, Sep 2024
09-2024
Full Prescriptive Authority, State of Colorado, Sept 2024
09-2024
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers
01.2022 - Current
Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center, Dec 2021
12-2021
Master of Science - Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP
Grand Canyon University
05.2019 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
05.2016 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse/Clinical Charge Nurse
Common Spirit (formerly Centura Health)
01.2012 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pueblo Community College
05.2009 - 05.2012
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