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Stephanie Norris
Eudora
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated Oncology Nurse Navigator with expertise in patient advocacy, effective communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes in complex oncology cases.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence
04.2001 - 06.2026
- Coordinated appointments and referrals to oncology specialists and support services.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare systems and insurance processes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and addressed concerns during treatment journeys.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families facing cancer diagnoses.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients diagnosed with cancer and their families.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to oncology nurse navigator role.
- Assessed patients' needs and coordinated referrals to appropriate community resources.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients post-treatment to ensure continuity of care and address ongoing concerns.
- Coordinated communication among multidisciplinary team members to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with other departments within the health system to ensure comprehensive patient care coordination.
- Identified barriers preventing timely access to quality cancer care.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic health systems.
- Attended conferences, workshops, seminars related to oncology nursing navigation services.
- Facilitated family meetings for complex cases to promote collaboration and effective care planning among involved disciplines.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS05-1998
Skills
- Oncology navigation
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Chemotherapy administration
- Immunotherapy
- Biotherapy administration
- Patient advocacy
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Treatment planning
- Symptom management
- Emotional support
- Documentation
- Effective communication
- Healthcare compliance
- Healthcare technology
- Electronic health records
- Clinical research
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation management
- Central line management
- Test interpretations
- Diagnostic test evaluations
- Diagnostic test ordering
- IV therapy management
- IV drug therapy management
- Blood transfusion
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Collecting vitals
- Direct patient care
- Patient counseling
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Ethical practice
- Professional demeanor
- CPR certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Patient care assessment
- Oncology nursing assessment
- Oncology nursing care
- CPR/AED
- Direct patient care
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Professional demeanor
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse - since 2002
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
04.2001 - 06.2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
Johnson County Community College