Shannon Fitzgerald
Gibsonia,PA
Summary
Accomplished Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, with over 17 years of experience in both clinical practice and pharmaceutical education. Successful leadership with expertise in account and territory management, oncology office relationship building, leadership, MD and APP education. Focused, driven, positive, and reliable.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
VMS Biomarketing For SeaGen
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Specializing in Gyn/Onc specifically Cervical Cancer, launched Tivdak into market September 2021. Territory includes 50% of the country, Eastern United States. I am currently supporting 12 Oncology Sales Managers with education within their territories to help start patients on treatment. Hybrid role with virtual platform utilizing Microsoft Teams, Zoom and conducting education to oncology RNs, Pharm D, Advanced Practice Providers, and Physicians.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2016 - Current
- Certified to perform DOT physicals for commercial truck drivers. Chronic care visits to include managing diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Prevention services to include vaccination. Caring for adults and children with acute illness requiring antiviral/antibiotics. Communication with primary care clinics.
Oncology Clinical Educator
IQVIA For Morphosys
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Specialized in Relapsed/Refractory Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma, launched Monjuvi into market August 2020. Territory included Mid-Atlantic states Pennsylviania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and North Carolina. Hybrid travel/virtual role conducting various education on IV infusion to oncology clinics, utilizing Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Speaking at live dinner programs presenting speaker deck to health care providers and ONS chapters.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Managing oncology patients from all disease types including solid tumor and hematologic malignancy. Daily rounding on inpatient oncology units - managing potential outpatient needs. Communication with other VA facilities to assist in appropriate coordination of care. Identify and coordinate care with various multidisciplinary departments including psych-oncology, radiation oncology, surgery, urology, and women's health. Attended weekly tumor board meetings and participating in care of veterans. Pre/post stem cell transplant management and assist with transfer to Nashville VA.
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Specialized in hematological malignancy including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Performed bone marrow biopsies. Daily rounding on stem cell transplant patients after discharge. Education of chemotherapy/immunotherapy for newly diagnosed patients.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2012 - 08.2015
- Managed outpatient clinic at Mario Lemiuex Center for Blood Cancers, opened this center as a Nurse Clinician December 2012. Collaborative practice nurse for hematologist/oncologist specializing in Stem Cell Transplant managing all inpatient admissions and outpatient follow ups. Port lab draws for chemotherapy, Worked inpatient stem cell transplant caring for patients undergoing chemotherapy/transplant
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Inventiv Health For Onyx
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2012 - 11.2012
- Launched Kyprolis into market for Multiple Myeloma July 2012. Covered large eight state territory including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, New York. Education with RNs, oncologists, and Advanced Practice Providers in helping to identify appropriate patients for treatment. Met with pharmacy staff to discuss management and monitoring.
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2004 - 06.2012
- Treated patients suffering from chronic medical conditions including oncological disease. Supervised nurse administration of oral intramuscular, and IV medications (chemotherapy and biotherapy) to patients as prescribed, monitoring for responses and adverse reactions. Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Also helped with sedation team in caring for children undergoing radiation, bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture.
Clinical Nurse Educator
IQVIA For Novartis
Los Angelas, CA
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Promoted Zometa and Sandostatin LAR. Called on Gastroenterologist and Oncology clinics in promoting treatment for Carcinoid Disease. Collaboration with Senior Sales Managers, Oncology Sales Specialists, and MSL.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2015
Master of Science - Nursing Education And Leadership
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA12.2003
Skills
Chemotherapy drug administration
Cancer patient management
Interpersonal and written communication
Team Building
Organization
Multitasking
Collaboration
Project planning
Unit administration
Leadership
Over 17 years of oncology experience
Pharmaceutical experience
Multiple new product launches
Nursing Education
Timeline
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
VMS Biomarketing For SeaGen
08.2021 - Current
Oncology Clinical Educator
IQVIA For Morphosys
06.2020 - 07.2021
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
09.2018 - 06.2020
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
09.2016 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
09.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
11.2012 - 08.2015
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Inventiv Health For Onyx
06.2012 - 11.2012
Clinical Nurse Educator
IQVIA For Novartis
06.2010 - 06.2011
Senior Professional Staff Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh UPMC
01.2004 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Duquesne University
Master of Science - Nursing Education And Leadership
Carlow University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Community College of Allegheny County