Susana Ulloa RN, BSN, OCN
Gainesville,United States
Summary
Compassionate and experienced registered nurse with ample oncology experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seeking for a full time position that offers professional challenges and opportunities to utilize interpersonal skills as well as time management and problem-solving skills. Licenses Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, License number RN9295851 (Multistate license)
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lung Cancer Screening Navigator (INSPIRE Lung Study)
GO2 for Lung Cancer
08.2023 - Current
- Lung cancer screening navigator, responsible for patient / caregiver support, education on screening, lung cancer, treatments, and genetic testing
- Data entry, providing information on eligibility criteria, insurance coverage, and contact information for primary care offices and Screening Centers of Excellence
- Liaison with the Inspire Lung Study
- Research assistant and project manager for the BE READI study, contacting Centers of Excellence with the BE READI survey (ongoing).
- Creation and maintenance of the Rural Outreach Database
- Research assistant for the PCORI / LCEN project (ongoing).
Thyme Care Nurse
Thyme Care
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Nurse Navigator: Responsible for member support, education, transitions of care, symptom management/triage, education, and advocacy for cancer patients (all diseases)
- Only Spanish speaking nurse on the team, in charge of serving the Spanish-speaking population
- Closely collaborated with Thyme Care Partners, providers, and caregivers, ensuring compliance with treatment by identifying and removing barriers to care
- Case Management for members starting at admission to a facility, collaborating with discharge planners for safe care transitions
Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Nurse I
UF Health Cancer Center
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Responsible for coordinating and managing clinical trials in the Hematologic Malignancies & BMT
- Job responsibilities include a full range of research-related and organizational support efforts, aiming to assure compliance with clinical trials conduct
- Also, ensuring protection of human subjects and data integrity and validity
Breast Cancer & Genetics Nurse Navigator (Sarah Cannon)
Cancer Center at North Florida Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Actively participated in both role and programmatic development as the first navigator in the North Florida division to perform fully within Sarah Cannon's Navigation model
- Responsible for assisting breast cancer patients through their treatment, serving as a contact person and ongoing source of support for patients and families
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Identifying patients’ needs and barriers to treatment and assisting in decreasing such by connecting patients to available resources in the community
- Facilitating communication among the multidisciplinary team and ensuring streamlined care for patients, performing as patient advocate and liaison between patients / families and oncology providers
- Providing and reinforcing education to patients and families, facilitating personalized care
- Participating in weekly tumor board / breast conferences
- Identifying patients with high risk for hereditary cancer, ensuring they receive genetic related services (testing, counseling, and close follow up)
- Provided mentorship to other navigators on the team and assisted in designing and implementing the company-wide mentorship program
Scientific support
Applied Pharmacology and Toxicology
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Responsible for evaluating the scientific and medical literature related to disease states, medical conditions, and treatment strategies
- Reviewing and analyzing of medical records and litigation case materials
- Assisting in the development of manuscripts for publication
- Assisting in the completion of background research related to product safety and causation analysis
Care Transitions Liaison RN
Kindred at Home
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Devoted full time to the Care Transitions pilot program at North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Assisted with both role and program development. Created, and maintained professional relationships with case managers and providers, bridging the gap between hospital personnel and home health care providers
- Responsible for assessing newly referred patients, coordinating their care, creating care plans, assessing readmission risk, keeping readmission statistics, and coordinating continuation of care between hospital case managers and Kindred's home care branches
- Participated in biweekly meetings of the Kindred Care Transitions Team
Hospital Liaison and Patient Care Manager
Haven Hospice
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Started as a hospital liaison responsible for assessing, registering, admitting, and ordering medical equipment and transport for newly referred hospital patients, working in coordination with hospital case managers / discharge planners
- Promoted to Patient Care Manager in April 2012, responsible for coordinating all hospice admissions (home, nursing home, assisted living, and hospital patients) on the West Coast, managing admissions staff, and participating in weekly meetings of the Palliative Care service in Shands hospital at the University of Florida
- Managed over 20 individuals (direct reports)
Registered Nurse
North Florida Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Responsible for admission, medication administration, teaching, education, and discharge of patients admitted to the cardiac telemetry floor
- Transferred to the Interventional Outpatient Unit, responsible for the admission, assessment, medication administration, recovery, teaching, education, and discharge of patients admitted for cardiovascular (catheterization and cardioversion), infusions, and radiology procedures
Medical Specialist
Applied Pharmacology and Toxicology
02.2005 - 06.2009
- Responsible for evaluating the scientific and medical literature related to disease states, medical conditions, and treatment strategies
- Reviewing and analyzing of medical records
- Assisting in the development of manuscripts for publication
- Assisting in the completion of background research related to product safety and causation analysis
Clinical Assistant
Arthritis Associates
07.2004 - 02.2005
- Responsible for bringing patients into consult rooms; taking and recording vital signs and medication logs; responding phone calls from patients, medical offices, and pharmacies; calling in new prescriptions and refills; patient referrals; assisting with medical records filing
Medical Assistant
Weston Outpatient Surgical Center
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Responsible for all preoperative interviews for surgical, pain management, and GI patients
- Charts labeling, organizing and filing during preoperative phase
- Auditing and completing charts for the medical records department
Service Coordinator
Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center
01.2002 - 09.2002
- Liaison between Early Intervention Program and Children's Medical Services of Broward County
- Responsible for case management for 150 children with complex medical conditions
- Participate in weekly meetings of the Children's Multidisciplinary Assessment Team
Chiropractic Assistant
University Rehabilitation and Therapeutics
09.2000 - 01.2002
- Responsible for patient relations
- Includes answering phones, scheduling appointments, accurate data entry of intake forms and file maintenance, providing therapy (electrical stimulation, trigger point, ultrasound, and mechanical traction), and developing X-rays
General Physician
Woman's Clinic OB-GYN
10.1997 - 09.1998
- First surgical assistant in general and gynecological surgeries and cesarean sections
- Accurate patient history, physical examinations, ordering tests, and patient specialist referrals
- Insured quality surgical patient follow-up care
- Issue accurate patient reports and discharge summaries
General Physician, Medical Coordinator
Total Health Inc.
05.1997 - 10.1997
- Authorized prescriptions for ambulatory/hospital procedures and services
- Managed policies, negotiations, and refunds for affiliated members
- Coordinated and participated in medical committee
- Physician/client relations and new employee training
General Physician ER physician
Cardioinfantil Foundation
06.1996 - 05.1997
- Responsible for physical examinations, assessments, and implementation of care of adult patients in the ED setting
General Physician
Colombian Diabetes Association
06.1995 - 06.1996
- Diagnosed and treated patients with acute and chronic complications of Diabetes
- Attended weekly training sessions with Diabetes specialists
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Online Program01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL01.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Caring Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida01.2003
M.D. -
Colombian School of Medicine
Bogota, Colombia01.1995
Skills
- Decision-making capabilities
- Team Coordination Experience
- Patient care planning
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- High level of autonomy
- Emotional Intelligence
- Case Management
- FLUENT IN SPANISH
- Managing deadlines
Certification
- Oncology Nurse Navigator Certified Specialist (ONN-CG), 2018
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 2017
Presentations
- The Navigator’s Perception of Transitioning from a Single-Facility to an Integrated Multifacility Navigation Model: A Six-Month Longitudinal Follow-up Study, 2019, Annual ONS Congress, Anaheim, CA
- The Navigator’s Perception of Transitioning from a Single-Facility to an Integrated Multifacility Navigation Model, 2018, AONN Annual Conference, Dallas, TX
- Developing a Breast Cancer Support Group in a Community Cancer Center, 2018, AONN Annual Conference, Dallas, TX
- Developing a Division Navigator Engagement Survey and Compare to National Engagement Survey, 2018, AONN Annual Conference, Dallas, TX
- Evaluation of Adverse Event Sampling Bias, 2007, Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, Charlotte, SC
- Evaluation of Adverse Event Sampling Bias, 2007, Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association meeting
Memberships and Committees
- National Consortium of Breast Centers, Navigation Committee, 2023
- Florida Nurses Association, 2021
- Peaceful Paths, Board of Directors Member, 2020
- Capitol Hill Days Florida Delegate, Oncology Nursing Society, 2019
- Oncology Nursing Society (ONS), 2020
- Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators (AONN+), Abstract Review Committee, March 2019 - Present
- Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators (AONN+), 2020
- Sarah Cannon Navigation Advisory Board (And Education Subcommittee), March 2016 - December 2018
- Sarah Cannon Engagement Champion, July 2017 - September 2018
Awards
- AONN+ ONE Award (Oncology Navigation Excellence Award), 2019
- AONN Exceptional Research in Navigation Award, 2018
- Santa Fe Community College “Carolyn Long Award” for Academic Excellence in Nursing, 2009
- North Florida Regional Medical Center, North Star Award, 2009
Publications
- Winning my Battle: A Breast Cancer Journey, 2018, Performance Publishing Group
- Developing a Division Navigator Engagement Survey and Compare to National Engagement Survey, 2018, Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship, 9, 11
- Developing a Breast Cancer Support Group in a Community Cancer Center, 2018, Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship, 9, 11
- The Navigator’s Perception of Transitioning from a Single-Facility to an Integrated Multifacility Navigation Model, 2018, Journal of Oncology Navigation & Survivorship, 9, 11
- Self-medication during pregnancy, 1995, World Health Forum, 16, 4, 403-404
Timeline
Lung Cancer Screening Navigator (INSPIRE Lung Study)
GO2 for Lung Cancer
08.2023 - Current
Thyme Care Nurse
Thyme Care
05.2021 - 03.2023
Clinical Research Coordinator, Research Nurse I
UF Health Cancer Center
01.2020 - 11.2020
Breast Cancer & Genetics Nurse Navigator (Sarah Cannon)
Cancer Center at North Florida Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 12.2019
Scientific support
Applied Pharmacology and Toxicology
07.2015 - 02.2016
Care Transitions Liaison RN
Kindred at Home
05.2013 - 07.2015
Hospital Liaison and Patient Care Manager
Haven Hospice
08.2011 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse
North Florida Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 07.2011
Medical Specialist
Applied Pharmacology and Toxicology
02.2005 - 06.2009
Clinical Assistant
Arthritis Associates
07.2004 - 02.2005
Medical Assistant
Weston Outpatient Surgical Center
08.2003 - 06.2004
Service Coordinator
Children's Diagnostic and Treatment Center
01.2002 - 09.2002
Chiropractic Assistant
University Rehabilitation and Therapeutics
09.2000 - 01.2002
General Physician
Woman's Clinic OB-GYN
10.1997 - 09.1998
General Physician, Medical Coordinator
Total Health Inc.
05.1997 - 10.1997
General Physician ER physician
Cardioinfantil Foundation
06.1996 - 05.1997
General Physician
Colombian Diabetes Association
06.1995 - 06.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Caring Inc.
M.D. -
Colombian School of Medicine
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