ANN STRASBAUGH, RN BSN OCN
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Chicago, IL 60614
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a position as an educator utilizing experience and knowledge
EDUCATION
Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
Doctor of Nursing Practice (online program)
Anticipated graduation: Summer 2015
Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, Indiana
Bachelor of Science Degree (May 2005)
Major in Nursing with a Minor in Biology
Member of the Dean’s List
Mt. Lebanon Senior High School, Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania
High School Diploma (June 2001)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
WORK EXPERIENCE
2012-Present
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Research Nurse, Breast Oncology
• Works with medical oncology team to plan, implement and manage patients on clinical trials
• Manages trials from neoadjuvant to metastatic/refractory settings
2010 –2012
University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Trials Research Nurse, Urologic Oncology
• Worked in conjunction with both medical oncology and surgical oncology teams to plan, implement and
manage patients on clinical trials
• Managed a wide variety of trials ranging from phases I-IV; low risk disease to advanced/metastatic disease, in
both the medical and surgical settings
• Led the research team in carrying out trials and delegating tasks appropriately
• Initiated and led the Bladder Cancer Working Group at the University of Chicago
2009 –2010
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
Office Practice Nurse, Genitourinary Oncology
• Worked with medical oncologist specializing in bladder, prostate, testicular
and renal cell carcinoma
• Triaged incoming phone calls in a safe and timely manner
• Assisted the physician in carrying out patient’s specific treatment plan
• Provided patient teaching with respect to individual needs and disease process
• Carried out relevant nursing interventions including: management of percutaneous tubes,
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hormone therapy injections, accessing mediports, venipuncture, etc.
2009 –2010
Atrium Staffing, Inc., New York, New York
Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (per diem)
• Provided nursing care to a variety of surgical patients in the PACU (i.e. general, breast,
urology and orthopedics)
• Thrived in a fast paced ambulatory care setting
• Utilized organizational skills to ensure that patient care standards are met
2007 –2009
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, Chicago, Illinois
Nurse Clinician, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Worked with an internationally renowned reconstructive surgeon
• Provided care for surgical patients in the pre and post operative phases, including pre-
operative consultations
• Triaged incoming phone calls in a safe and timely manner
• Assisted surgeons with in office procedures
2007 –2007
Healthcare Personnel, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Registered Nurse, Specialty ICU (per diem)
• Floated to over 20 ICUs throughout the Chicago area
• Adapted quickly to new environments
2005 –2007
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Provided nursing care to critically ill patients in a large intensive care unit
• Gained experience with a wide variety of disease processes including but not limited to:
hematology/oncology, GI/hepatology, neurology, endocrine, and pulmonary.
• Communicated effectively with members of the ICU team
HONORS, CERTIFICATIONS and PHILANTHROPY
• Dean’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Saint Mary’s College, 2001- 2005
• Basic Life Support, 2001 – Present
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, 2002 – Present
• Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider (ONS), 2010 –Present
• Institute of Learning Scholarship recipient, ONS Foundation, 2011
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), ONS, 2011 – Present
• Oncology Nursing Society, Member, 2010 – Present
• Chicago Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society, Member, 2011 – Present
• United States Figure Skating Association, Free Skating Gold Medalist
• United States Figure Skating Association, Field Moves Gold Medalist
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• United States Figure Skating Association, Ice Dancing Silver Medalist
• Mt. Lebanon Senior High School Varsity Cheerleader, 1999-2001
• Pittsburgh Figure Skating Club, Volunteer Coach, 1995-2001
• Catholic Charities of New York City, Volunteer, 2009-2010
• Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Volunteer, 2011 – Present
• The Timmy Foundation, Overseas Medical Mission, Quito, Ecuador, January 2012
• Project Helping Hands, Overseas Medical Mission, Kampala, Uganda in August 2012