Nurse Practitioner Registered

MEKENNA CROUSE, FNP-C, MSN, RN

Phone: 925-***-**** adgtil@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Master’s trained Nurse Practitioner with experience in Oncology, Surgery, Pain Management, Family Medicine, Acute Care, and Dermatology. Dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care using evidenced based research and collaborative clinical strategies. Demonstrates leadership, teamwork, strong communication skills, and creative problem-solving. Committed to improving outcomes and positively affecting the health and well-being of the community. Proficient in EPIC, Beacon, Patient Now, Athena, EMA, NextGen, Nextech, and Microsoft Office. Conversant in Spanish. Education

Samuel Merritt University, Oakland, CA

•Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner 12/2014 Marymount University, Arlington, VA

•Accelerated Bachelor of Science, Nursing 5/2012

University of California, Santa Barbara

•Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 12/2008

Professional Experience

Stanford Health Care Cancer Center Mar.2020-present Infusion Treatment Center Nurse Practitioner

Evaluate and manage infusion related issues and emergency situations, including hypersensitivity reactions, infusion reactions, anaphylactic reactions, tissue extravasations, code blue situations in accordance with the most current and evidenced based standards

Evaluate and manage treatment related issues in collaboration with the medical oncology team

Monitor and interpret pertinent diagnostics and generate appropriate treatment plans

Medication dosing verification and adjustments when appropriate

Educate and consent patients receiving blood transfusion products Epic Care Partners in Comprehensive Care Jan.2019 – present Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner

• Evaluate and manage patients with newly diagnosed, current, recurrent, or resolved cancers and hematological diseases using the most current evidenced based guidelines in an interdisciplinary care setting

• Perform toxicity assessments for patients on systemic therapy and determine readiness for next treatment cycle, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, prescribe medications, referrals and consultations related to cancer care and survivorship

• Triage, evaluate and manage patients with urgent symptoms/needs and/or infusion reactions

• Actively coordinate and ensure proper execution of treatment plans for neoadjuvant chemotherapy, concurrent chemoradiation, adjuvant chemotherapy, and surgery, as well as restaging scans and surveillance

• Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, coordinate care across specialties and settings, and communicate care plans with patients and families

• Conduct chemotherapy/systemic therapy education sessions and assist in patient navigation and supportive care services

Blackhawk Plastic Surgery Center Aug. 2017-Jan .2019 Nurse Practitioner (full time)

• Assessed, diagnosed, and treat patients’ individual aesthetic concerns, particularly, facial rhytides and volume loss, skin laxity, photo damage, hyperpigmentation and melasma, androgenic alopecia, female and male pattern adiposity, benign nevi, vascular lesions, acne, acne scarring, and hypertrophic scarring

• Regularly performed cosmetic procedures and injections

• Provided preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative care including pre-op assessments, surgical prep, OR circulating and documentation, PACU care, patient education, and follow up evaluations within a AAAASF certified surgery center Stanford Healthcare Head and Neck Medical Oncology Aug.2016-Aug. 2017 Nurse Practitioner (full time)

• Collaborated with Dr. Dimitri Colevas in the evaluation and management of patients with newly diagnosed, recurrent, or resolved complex cancers of the head and neck using the most current evidenced based guidelines in an interdisciplinary care setting

• Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic studies, rehabilitation therapy, home care services, specialty referrals and consultations related to cancer care and survivorship

• Prescribed, monitored, and assessed the effectiveness of all necessary medications and therapies for the medical management of head and neck cancer including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, as well as experimental medications on clinical trial

• Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences, coordinated care across specialties and settings, and communicated care plans with patients and families Blackhawk Medical Group Walk-In Clinic, Danville Feb. 2016-Nov. 2016 Family Nurse Practitioner (per diem, weekends)

• Assessed, diagnosed, and treated acute and complex medical complaints for patients of all ages and backgrounds including infants, pediatric patients, adults, and geriatric patients

• Ordered and interpreted appropriate diagnostic studies

• Onsite ECG interpretation and management

• Performed digital blocks, incision and drainage, wound care, and orthopedic and minor injury care

• Prescribed appropriate medications and treatment plans and recognized situations which require emergency intervention or specialty referral

Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center, Los Gatos Jan. 2015- Aug. 2016 Lead Nurse Practitioner (full time)

• Provided chronic pain management in an innovative, multidisciplinary based clinic focused on opioid-reduction, functional restoration and holistic pain management

• Performed physical and psychosocial assessments, formulated care plans and managed patients with acute and chronic complaints

• Supervised the in-office opioid medication transition and detoxification program

• Initiated, coordinated and lead routine provider meetings to ensure collaborative care, quality improvement, and improved outcomes

License and Certification:

ALS/BLS Current

ONS Current

CA Nurse Practitioner License Current

AANP Certification Current

DEA License Current

CA Registered Nurse Current

Professional Affiliations, Research and Publications: Quality Improvement Committee 2016-2017

Stanford Hospital

Dean’s List 2013-2014

Samuel Merritt University

American Diabetes Association

Diabetes Educator 2012-2013

Dean’s List 2011-2012

Marymount University

Stanford University of Medicine Clinical Trials Unit, Dermatology 2011 Volunteer Research Assistant to director Anne Chang, MD Assisted in data collection, statistical analysis, and organizing clinical trials. Differential effects of dietary supplements on metabolic profile of smokers vs. non-smokers. Genome Medicine 2012, 4:14.

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