Stephanie Andrade
Nurse Practitioner
Rochester
Summary
Dedicated Advanced Practice Provider offering over a decade of expertise in Oncology. Committed to delivering high-quality, individualized patient care by bridging the gap between complex evidence-based research and bedside application. Passionate advocate for health equity, focused on streamlining access to care and improving long-term survivorship outcomes for diverse patient populations. Treating cancer survivors, ensuring access to care, helping them to navigate through their individualized journey, and improving long-term outcomes through compassionate care is my true passion.
License # 431733
State of NY NPI: 1841813193
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Division of Thoracic & Foregut Surgery
01.2020 - Current
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and coordinate complex care management.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to develop tailored care plans for thoracic and foregut surgical patients.
- Advocate for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring timely access to necessary services and interventions.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Interpretation of Surveillance imaging
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary Tumor Board team meetings to discuss complex patient cases and treatment plans.
- Prevent complications by identifying early warning signs of potential issues through careful examination and history-taking techniques.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Assisted in Developing a Tobacco Treatment Program
- Inpatient & Outpatient care
- Telemedicine visits
- Independent APP clinic and co-clinics with Surgeon in regional Cancer Center locations
- Manage between 20-30 patients per day including: new patient visits, follow ups, and acute issues
- Optimization during the perioperative time period, surgery preparation
- Chest tube, feeding tube, enteral feeding, drain management, VAC management, suturing
- Phone and messaging triaging of acute/chronic issues
- New patient triaging and optimization
- Preceptor for APPs, RN to NP program, and NP students
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
2018 - 2020
- GI- Hepatology Clinic, Nutrition Support Services Clinic, Colorectal Surgery, Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, & Hospital Medicine Inpatient
Assistant Nurse Manager Surgical Oncology
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Wilmot Cancer Institute
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Inpatient 28 bed unit with 4 PCU beds
- Orientation Coordinator, Preceptor, Charge Nurse, Care Coordinator, Pain Champion, RQI/POCT Superuser
- Created a Tiered Nursing Orientation Program
- Taught hands on skills training classes to new RNs throughout the Cancer Center
- Staff Evaluations and goal development
- Preceptor training
- Responsible for interviewing and onboarding new staff
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed time effectively by prioritizing tasks according to urgency while maintaining high levels of efficiency throughout shifts.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust in the nursing team and contributing to a positive healthcare environment.
RN Staff Nurse Surgical Oncology
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER- Wilmot Cancer Institute
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Urology, Hepatobilliary, ENT, Ortho Oncology, Colorectal, and Medical Oncology overflow, Palliative Care and Hospice
- Cared for complex patients with tracheostomies, feeding tubes, foley catheters, continuous bladder irrigation, nephrostomy tubes, ostomies, telemetry, chest tubes, drains, doppler checks of vascular flaps, feeding tubes, TPN, mediports, central lines, and chemotherapy
- Assisted in the development of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol to decrease length of stay and improve patient outcomes
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
RN Student Intern
ROSEWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE
2012 - 2012
- Medical Oncology/ Blood & Marrow Transplantation
- Student Nursing Internship Program
Education
Masters of Science Nursing - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER
01-2020
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT
05.2001 -
Skills
- Compassionate care
- Tobacco dependence treatment
- Individualized cancer care
- Health promotion
- Quality improvement
- Diagnostic testing interpretation
- Collaborative practice
- Treatment plan development
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Patient education
Certification
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified Adult-Gerontology, AACN -July 2020-Present
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Association for Treatment of Tobacco Use and Dependence
- Oncology Nursing Society
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Division of Thoracic & Foregut Surgery
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager Surgical Oncology
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Wilmot Cancer Institute
01.2017 - 01.2020
RN Staff Nurse Surgical Oncology
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER- Wilmot Cancer Institute
01.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT
05.2001 -
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Clinical Training
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER
2018 - 2020
RN Student Intern
ROSEWELL PARK CANCER INSTITUTE
2012 - 2012
Masters of Science Nursing - Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
THE UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER