Lizabeth S.Ekalo

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Broomfield, CO> 80023

C.305-***-****

E-MAIL: ad2jtm@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Nursing Professional with demonstrated success in radiation oncology and oncology case management.

Team oriented, excellent healthcare knowledge and nursing assessment skills, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgement.

Experience working with patients and families, in navigating the cancer continuum from diagnosis to survivorship and end of life management.

Proficient with EPIC for Good Samaritan, and Kaiser Permanente.

EXPERIENCE

6/14/2022- 9/7/223 Good Samaritan Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology

Perform the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care in a radiation oncology clinic.

Referrals to members of multi-disciplinary team to help patients navigate through their cancer journey and ensure that key elements of quality care are provided to each patient and family member

5/2015-9/1/2022 Rocky Mountain Cancer Center

Thornton, CO; Sr Radiation Oncology RN;

Perform the functions of a registered nurse in direct patient care in a radiation oncology clinic. Complete baseline assessment on new RO and f/u patients.

Weekly and prn assessments throughout course of treatment

Perform wound care and treatment of radiation side effects.

Evaluate and assess patient education and learning needs and information to patients and significant others

Act as a liaison to provide optimal interdisciplinary patient care.

02/07/2015-05/08/2015 SCLH St Joseph's Hospital Denver, CO; Radiation Oncology RN, per diem;

Perform baseline assessments on new RO and f/u patients

Complete admission assessments, perform ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of nursing intervention, evaluate & assess patient education & learning needs & provide information to patients and family based on these needs. Function as a patient advocate. Work in Mosaiq Oncology information system.

11/18/2013-7/1/2014 New Century Health Miramar, FL; Oncology UM Nurse;

Reviewed and approved oncology treatment plans for nationwide clients compared to NCCN Guidelines and other compendia for appropriateness of treatment.

10/2012-11/2013 Molina Healthcare Florida.. Doral, FL; Oncology Case Manager;

Case-managed 60-70 clients from start of cancer diagnosis to completion. Continuously educating patients in associated treatment side effects, while holistically caring for patient needs and encouraging patient & family advocacy.

2006-9/2012 Mt.Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center Miami Beach, FL;

Clinical Nurse III/Charge RN, Medical Oncology & Radiation Oncology;

Completed H&P, coordinated & assisted with SRS, HDR,

Brachytherapy procedures; assessed & implemented all nursing care associated with radiation treatment side effects, while holistically caring for patient needs and encouraging patient & family advocacy.

1996-2006 Quality Oncology, Inc. Sunrise, FL; Oncology Clinical Case

Manager/Client Liaison;

Trained & supervised case managers in oncology case management process;

case-managed 70-100 clients from start of cancer diagnosis to treatment completion and survivorship; continuously educating patients in associated treatment side effects, while holistically caring for patient needs and encouraging patient & family advocate

1995-1996 AM Care Extended Home Health Miami Lakes, FL; Case managed 50-60 clients for Medicare & multiple payor sources.

1992-1995 University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Miami, Fl.; Associate Nurse Manager;

Formulated & executed a program for the radiation oncology unit; staffed & coordinated nursing care management, assisted with all special radiation treatment procedures,

collaborated with clinical investigators & DSMB on clinical trials;

1984-1992 North Shore Medical Center/C. Gordon Griffith Cancer Center Miami, Fl.; Lead Radiation Oncology Nurse;

Designed & implemented H&P format for radiation oncology department; Implemented & facilitated support group for cancer survivors, Living With Cancer;

EDUCATION

1965-1968 Broward Community College, Associate in Science Degree/

Nursing

Oncology Certified Nurse/OCN

Certified Case Manager/CCM, recently lapsed

RN license in multiple states

REFERENCES

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