Tracy Mathewson
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
Denver,CO
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Experienced Hematology Coordinator skilled in coordinating complex treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families, driving program growth and continuous improvement. Focused on enhancing patient experience and outcomes through informed care strategies.
Work History
Hematology Coordinator
6 Years 7 Months- Organize and execute complex treatment plans with the interdisciplinary team for patients undergoing induction chemotherapy, autologous stem cell transplant, maintenance therapy, active surveillance, clinical trials, bridging therapy, and CAR T cell therapy.
- Actively triage and assess patients experiencing symptoms related to their disease and treatment, such as cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, oncologic emergencies, and infections.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify and resolve critical barriers to care, including insurance denials, financial constraints, psychosocial challenges, and health literacy deficits.
- Established and nurtured working relationships with referring providers and local community oncology clinics to enhance care transitions and continuity for shared patients.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to identify and address critical barriers to care, facilitating patient access to necessary treatments and support.
- Serves as an active member of the Plasma Cell Committee, collaborating with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, research, and nursing teams to spearhead process improvements, implement evidence-based protocols, and streamline clinical workflows. This includes the planning and implementation of outpatient bispecific T-cell therapy protocols, enabling safe, high-quality administration at CBCI while significantly reducing inpatient bed reliance.
Oncology Nurse Navigator
2 Years 10 Months- Promoted physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of oncology patients and their families through nurse navigation, advocacy, education, and utilization of community resources to improve patient outcomes.
- Partnered with marketing and outreach teams to expand provider referral network through targeted engagement and education with local primary care physicians, enhancing access to oncology services.
- Promoted physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of oncology patients and families through nurse navigation, advocacy, and education, utilizing community resources to support improved patient outcomes.
- Led regional multidisciplinary tumor board meetings, facilitating collaborative case evaluations with oncologists, surgeons, pathologists, and radiologists to optimize patient treatment strategies.
Oncology Unit Educator and Inpatient Registered Nurse
2 Years 4 Months- Coordinated comprehensive onboarding and skills validation for incoming RNs and CNAs, streamlining orientation workflows and maintaining high unit standards for patient safety and clinical readiness.
- Initiated and organized annual hospital-wide acute care skills fairs, enhancing staff educational competencies and adherence to best practices.
- Assisted in development and teaching of multiple oncology education courses, including OCN test preparation, chemotherapy/biotherapy certification classes, and ongoing oncology focused CEU offerings.
- Developed and taught multiple oncology education courses, enhancing staff knowledge and skills.
- Maintained inpatient skills by working as a registered nurse in addition to my unit educator role to manage complex oncology, palliative, hospice, medical, surgical, and psychiatric patients.
Infusion Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
2 Years 10 Months- Managed care for high-risk leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma patients throughout the stem cell transplant process in an outpatient setting.
- Administered complex oncology regimens, including chemotherapy, biotherapy, supportive medications, myeloablative conditioning, and autologous stem cell infusions.
- Acted as relief charge nurse and primary receptor, validating skills for new hire nurses as they oriented to CBCI.
- Appropriately triaged patients, collaborating closely with providers to direct targeted follow-up and coordinate appropriate levels of care.
Certified Nurse Aide and later Registered Nurse
4 Years 10 Months- Administered complex chemotherapy regimens, including induction chemotherapy for acute leukemia and lymphoma patients, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards to protect patient health. Learned how to care for and communicate effectively with medical/oncology patients and their families.
- Safely administered complex chemotherapy regimens, including induction chemotherapy for acute leukemia and lymphoma patients, maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.
- Participated in unit-based and hospital committees to integrate evidence-based oncology care into inpatient workflows, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Skills
Hematology care coordination
Cancer care expertise
Clinical Leadership & Program Optimization (CBCI Plasma Cell Program)
Collaborative patient-centered care
Care transitions
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking and organization
Adaptability & flexibility
Excellent communication
Growth focused
Certification
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Hematology Coordinator
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Oncology Nurse Navigator
Littleton Adventist Hospital
05.2017 - 03.2020Read More
Oncology Unit Educator and Inpatient Registered Nurse
Littleton Adventist Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2017Read More
Infusion Nurse and Relief Charge Nurse
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center
03.2012 - 01.2015Read More
Certified Nurse Aide and later Registered Nurse
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, Oncology Unit
04.2007 - 02.2012Read More
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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