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Valerie Bastani

Valerie Bastani

Lakeland,Florida

Summary

SOLUTIONS-ORIENTED NURSE EDUCATOR Dedicated Oncology Nurse with 28 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings, demonstrating expertise in treating patients with solid tumors and hematological cancers. Proven ability as an Oncology Nurse educator and preceptor, fostering the professional growth of colleagues. Accomplished educating patients and caregivers on oncology-related topics, enhancing overall patient understanding and support. Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of disease processes and treatments and a keen awareness of Oncology healthcare business dynamics. A collaborative team player with a self-motivated and independent work ethic, consistently contributing to the success of healthcare teams. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Cathedral Award recipient.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Nurse Educator

Bayer Pharmaceutical
09.2015 - Current
  • Provide oncology education to HCPs, including pediatric HCPs, through in-services, speaker programs, round table out of office on specific product information, disease processes, dosing and administration, and adverse event management of the products
  • Educate HCPs on Precision Medicine, including the role of Oncogenic Drivers in initiating tumor formation
  • Manage HCP education in Rare Tumors and Genomic Testing to identify Biomarkers that would lead to the best possible treatment options for patients
  • Provide education on Genomic Testing and Precision Medicine to advocacy groups via webinars, including PBTF, FPBTF, ThyCa, and Specialty Pharmacy groups.

Oncology Nurse Educator

RxCrossroads by McKesson (Contracted by Merck Pharmaceuticals)
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Provided Oncology education through In-Services to healthcare professionals on specific product information, disease processes, dosing and administration, and adverse event management of the products
  • Mentored new nurse educators; helped guide them through the onboarding process, communicating with them weekly and as needed, helping to reassure and encourage them in their new role
  • Conducted field visits with new nurse educators to give them a firsthand view of the role.

Oncology Nurse Consultant

Clermont Cancer Center
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Oncology Nurse Consultant for Oncology practices working with Oncologists, Oncology Nurses, and Office Managers on developing practice guidelines, budgets and supply management, and education of nurses
  • Partner with supply vendors to negotiate supply pricing and develop contracts
  • Develop nursing education and guidelines to meet competencies within ASCO, ONS, and other national organization guidelines
  • Contribute to developing department budgets.

Oncology Nurse Manager

Sand Lake Cancer Center
09.2002 - 02.2015
  • Nurse Manager of the Infusion/chemotherapy suite in a busy private Oncology practice of 3 Oncologists and two locations
  • Substantial understanding of community oncology business practice
  • Developed guidelines for administering Oncology treatments, including preparing, administering, and disposing of agents
  • Preceptor for new nursing staff in basic and advanced IV therapy and chemotherapy procedures
  • Streamlined patient flow in an outpatient infusion clinic by efficiently managing schedules and resources.

Oncology RN

Private Hematology/Oncology Practice
  • Nurse Manager of the Infusion/chemotherapy suite in a busy private Oncology practice of 5 Oncologists
  • Substantial understanding of the Oncology business
  • Responsible for managing, ordering, and maintaining stock of all chemotherapy medications, treatments, and supplies
  • Nurse Educator and Preceptor for new nursing staff in basic and advanced IV therapy and chemotherapy procedures
  • Developed guidelines for administering Oncology treatments, including preparing, administering, and disposing of agents

Education

Bachelor of Science, B.S., in Nursing -

Florida State University School of Nursing
Tallahassee, FL

Associate of Arts, A.A. -

Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Business Management
  • Professional Development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Nursing Consultation
  • Education & Training
  • Collaboration
  • Professional Development
  • Patient-Centered Education
  • Decision making
  • Immunotherapy administration
  • Chemotherapy administration

Certification

  • Oncology Certified Nurse
  • NLN Basic and Advanced IV Therapy certification
  • Chemotherapy certification
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Patient Advocate

Timeline

Oncology Nurse Educator

Bayer Pharmaceutical
09.2015 - Current

Oncology Nurse Educator

RxCrossroads by McKesson (Contracted by Merck Pharmaceuticals)
06.2015 - 08.2018

Oncology Nurse Consultant

Clermont Cancer Center
02.2015 - 06.2015

Oncology Nurse Manager

Sand Lake Cancer Center
09.2002 - 02.2015

Oncology RN

Private Hematology/Oncology Practice

Bachelor of Science, B.S., in Nursing -

Florida State University School of Nursing

Associate of Arts, A.A. -

Tallahassee Community College

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