SHANNA ANDERSON
Crozet,VA
Summary
Oncology RN Care Coordinator with extensive experience in patient assessments and care management. Expertise in clinical trial protocols and compliance monitoring enhances patient navigation through complex healthcare systems. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassionate education and support.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Assistant II
Albemarle County Public Schools, Western Albemarle High School
08.2026 - Current
- Lead/facilitate teaching of individuals in 1:1, small group and whole class instruction; carry out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher and student's Individual Education Plan; assist individual students as necessary to follow routines, directions, schedules and/or complete tasks; create alternative activities for independent work based on teacher-directed activities; provide transitional plans and support for students moving from one educational setting to another.
- Provide support to the instructional program by assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing a plan for instruction; monitoring student behavior; documenting activities and progress; supporting students' IEP goals.
- Provide extended classroom support and follow-up for students who receive special services; monitor and model evidence-based behavior intervention strategies based on recommendations by the special education teacher and behavior specialist; help with data collection and analysis, communicate with special education teacher and/or behavior specialist regarding further needs, and ensure that behavior interventions are practiced with fidelity.
Clinical Oncology Research RN
Minnesota Oncology (Sarah Cannon Research Institute)/ Metro Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium (National Cancer Institute)
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Oversaw subject recruitment and study enrollment, collaborating with study team to implement effective strategies for participant promotion and retention in long-term clinical trials, while providing clinical services including patient assessments.
- Screen potential patients for protocol eligibility. Present trial concepts and details to the patient, obtain informed consent and enroll the patient on clinical trial.
- Coordinated patient care in compliance with protocol requirements, disbursing investigational drug and teaching patients regarding administration, while maintaining accountability and overseeing physician order preparations for protocol compliance.
- Working independently to review patient changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly document and report all findings to MD and care team. Review billing guides and submit billing information to appropriate personnel.
- Communicated with physicians on study requirements, facilitating necessary dose modifications and ensuring timely adverse event reporting.
- Collect and maintain regulatory documents in accordance with applicable regulations. Participate in monitoring and auditing visits.
- Participate in required training and education programs. Responsible for the education of clinic staff regarding clinical research. Work with clinic staff to solve complex issues around patient trial participation. Serve as liaison between departments for the proper conduct of the trial.
Oncology RN Care Coordinator
Minnesota Oncology
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Perform patient assessment, problem identification, reviewing/educating patient on treatment plan, side effect and symptom management in clinic and over the phone.
- Monitored patients’ care to ensure continuity and compliance, coordinating with external medical facilities and nurses on chemo/radiation schedules, bone marrow transplants, and clinical trials.
- Arranging blood transfusions, add-on hydrations/electrolyte replacement, monitoring lab values, following hospital admissions, managing oral chemo schedules.
- Facilitated referrals for supportive care appointments, including genetic counseling, dietitian consults, social worker services, palliative care, rehabilitation, and financial counseling.
- Collaborated with providers and care team to coordinate and optimize provider schedule.
- Initial patient phone call to new consults introducing care team, gathering patient information, and answering any questions prior to appointment.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Adena Cancer Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Initial patient phone calls the day prior to first appointment (introduction as nurse navigator, education on what to expect, medication review, medical/surgical history review, code status/advanced directives education, screening of eligibility for genetic testing, etc.).
- Led care coordination appointments, delivering chemotherapy education and introducing patients to essential care team members: social worker, dietitian, financial counselor, clinical trials R.N., and providing facility orientation.
- Coordinated education, support, and compliance for oral and IV chemo/radiation treatments through regular phone conversations and in-person meetings during patient visits.
- Ensuring new patients are presented at tumor board meetings and providing proper documentation.
- Documented and monitored survivorship plans, facilitating ongoing care and follow-up for patients.
- Reviewing new consult patient charts prior to an initial appointment to ensure record completeness (imaging, pathology, previous care notes, etc.).
- Placing orders/tracking molecular and cytogenetic testing.
Oncology RN Care Coordinator
Adena Cancer Center
10.2019 - 03.2021
- Educate patients on chemotherapy and assist with managing side effects from treatment.
- Communicated with patients regarding lab and imaging results, clarifying changes in care plans to ensure understanding and adherence.
- Assess patient, complete review of systems and obtain vital signs.
- Accessed implanted a-ports to draw labs prior to treatment, administered injections, performed wound care, and completed suture removal and dressing changes.
- Reconcile medications, update medical/surgical/family history within patient chart.
- Resolved patient, pharmacy, and insurance inquiries through effective troubleshooting, enhancing patient experience and care continuity.
- Coordinated provider schedule to facilitate timely patient care and optimize treatment flow.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH08-2019
Practical Nursing Education Program -
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center
Chillicothe, OH10-2015
Skills
- 18 years of patient care experience
- 8 years of oncology experience
- Compassionate motivation
- Adaptable
- Clinical trials
- Patient education
- Compliance monitoring
- Detail-oriented organization
- Problem resolution
- Care coordination
- Data management
- Patient assessments
ACTIVITIES
I enjoy working in a team setting and take pride in providing the best care to my patients. In the past, I have been part of shared leadership groups that would meet to discuss and help implement improvements within the facility to better suit patient needs. I love to learn new skills and would be interested in cross training in the other departments if the opportunity would arise.
Timeline
Special Education Assistant II
Albemarle County Public Schools, Western Albemarle High School
08.2026 - Current
Clinical Oncology Research RN
Minnesota Oncology (Sarah Cannon Research Institute)/ Metro Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium (National Cancer Institute)
01.2024 - 05.2025
Oncology RN Care Coordinator
Minnesota Oncology
08.2021 - 01.2024
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Adena Cancer Center
03.2021 - 07.2021
Oncology RN Care Coordinator
Adena Cancer Center
10.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Practical Nursing Education Program -
Pickaway-Ross Career And Technology Center