Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner with 15 years in diagnosis, treatment, and follow up with adult oncology/hematology patients.
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Licenses
RN/NP Georgia
APRN with Prescriptive Privileges Texas
Professional Experience
Oncology Nurse Practitioner12/2012 to CurrentWinship Cancer Institute, Emory HealthcareAtlanta, GA
Deliver outstanding care to complex medical oncology patients
Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
Utilize strong assessment skills to make treatment decisions
Provide management of treatment-related side effects
Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Palliative Care Service06/2011 to 09/2012Grady Memorial HospitalAtlanta, GA
Provided inpatient palliative care consultations
Made recommendations based on detailed history and physical exam and communicated findings to referring team
Coordinated family meetings with medical team, social work, and palliative care team to discuss goals of care, end of life planning, and hospice referrals
Partnered with community resources to provide timely transition from inpatient to outpatient setting
Oncology Nurse Practitioner07/1998 to 02/2011Georgia Cancer SpecialistsAtlanta, GA
Performed >1000 bone marrow biopsies.
Worked closely with CEO and founder of largest and first integrated oncology practice in the US
Worked at GCS alpha site for launch of new EMR and EMR upgrades
Served as committee member instrumental in choosing EMR
Coordinated office schedules to provide patient-centered care while optimizing staffing efficiency and mitigating RN overtime
Wrote prescriptions for medications and blood products
Served as provider on call in absence of physician
Education and Training
Master of Science in Nursint: Adult Health/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse SpecialistNell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA, USA
Bachelor of Science cum laude: NursingLynchburg CollegeLynchburg, VA, USA
Bachelor of Arts: HistoryThe University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX, USA
Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University
Lynchburg College
The University of Texas at Austin
Job Titles Held:
Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner, Oncology Palliative Care Service
Degrees
Master of Science in Nursint : Adult Health/Oncology Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist Bachelor of Science cum laude : Nursing Bachelor of Arts : History
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