Registered Nurse MS/Oncology

Autonomous, dedicated and skilled RN with a broad range of healthcare experience. and a love and passion for End of Life care. Academic background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and 5 years of on-going training in the Us Air Force as a Medical Service Specialist. Compassionate, caring professional with superior communication, critical thinking and patient advocacy skills. Licensed in Oregon.

Work Experience

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL-Portland, Or July 2017- present

Stem Cell Transplant Nurse Coordinator

Verify physical eligibility for Autologous Stem Cell Transplant, verify insurance eligibility, Coordinate testing to meet criteria, Coordinate IR times for line placement, collection times and admit times for transplant. Reinfuse stem cells into patient at transplant. See patients in hospital and clinic a long side transplant physician. Created Autologous Stem Cell Education material for certification of all RN’s taking care of Stem Cell Transplant Patients, Create survivorship material for patients. Lead on FACT and CIBMTR accreditation, Act as data manager for CIBMTR registry, Keep up to date on clinical indicators, RFI’s, engraftment data. Attend meetings for Integrative Cancer Care Network, HPC committee, NWMTP oversight committee. Knowledge with Microsoft word and excel.

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL - Portland, OR August 2001 to July 2017

Medical/Surgical/Oncology/End of Life/Stem Cell Transplant

Charge RN experience, Administration of Chemotherapy, Advanced knowledge of central lines, IV placement, Phlebotomy, Pain Management, Collaborated and participated in pain management decisions, Continual subjective/objective pain assessment, End of Life Care: Providing dignity Pain control Comfort and compassionate care to patient and families. Epic knowledge

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL - Portland, OR 1997 to 1999

Imaging Support, Radiology Department, Radiology film library, Heavy computer documentation Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist/Referral and Insurance Specialist

THE PORTLAND CLINIC - Portland, OR 1995 to 1997

Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist/Referral and Insurance Specialist, Involvement with HMO's and Managed Health Care Insurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing LINFIELD COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING - Portland, OR 2001

Military Service

Branch: Us Airforce Service Country: United States Rank: SSGT January 1987 to June 1995 Medical service specialist. Pre-trauma life support. Air transportable hospital 2nd echelon. Served in Desert Storm.

Commendations: Veteran

Awards

Nursing excellence in Palliative Care May 2016

Certifications/Licenses

RN License in Oregon 2001 to present

ELNEC April 2014 to Present

PBSCT January 2016 to present

ONS CHEMOTHERAPY/ Biotherapy March 2017 to March 2019

BMTCN December 2019 to present