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As a clinical nurse practitioner in a busy outpatient oncology clinic I perform medical histories and physical exams; develop treatment plans; write chemotherapy orders; order and interpret diagnostic tests; and manage telephone inquires regarding urgent clinical issues that arise between outpatient clinic visits. Patient education is also an integral part.

New York, NY

Direct the care of patients with hematologic malignancies enrolled in clinical trials. Perform physical exams, histories and adverse event assessments. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests. Prescribe supportive care medications and transfusions. Perform bone marrow biopsies and aspirations. Provide treatment education and follow-up. Collaborate with members.

New York, NY

Complete care for pre- and post-operative oncology patients:wound and ostomy care, parenteral nutrition, tube feeding, blood transfusions, chemotherapy side effect management, procedure-specific patient education. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team. Manage acute and emergent situations.

Brooklyn, NY

Primary care for children from the neonatal period through late adolescence. Diagnosed and managed acute and chronic childhood illnesses. Educated families on development, screening, and vaccinations.

New York, NY

Clinical rotations in GI cancers, hematology-oncology, and breast cancer. Performed physical exams, counseled patients regarding chemotherapy side effect management, explained treatment plans, labs, screening, and imaging.

Bronx, NY

Primary care for adults and children in an underserved area. Diagnosed and managed illnesses including hepatitis C, HIV, opioid dependence, hypertension, asthma and diabetes. Created management plans, performed complete histories and physicals, ordered and evaluated diagnostic tests, educated patients about health care maintenance.

Columbia University School Of Nursing

Accelerated entry-to-practice nursing program followed by the Family Nurse Practitioner program with oncology subspecialty. BSN awarded May 2011. MSN courses completed December 2012. Graduation anticipated February 2013.

Columbia University Medical Center

Complete care for pre- and post-operative oncology patients:wound and ostomy care, parenteral nutrition, tube feeding, blood transfusions, chemotherapy side effect management, procedure-specific patient education. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team. Managed acute and emergent situations.

New York, NY

Planned and executed online publicity campaigns for four client companies: Consumer Reports, A&E TV, The Daily Beast / Newsweek, The Sundance Channel.Co-founded NYC ChangeMakers, a pro-bono consulting program for nonprofit organizations.

Bronx, NY

Taught ninth grade English in an inclusion model classroom, modifying lessons for students with special needs. Created 9th grade curriculum for the then 2-year-old school. Trained and worked toward a masters degree in Secondary English Education with the New York City Teaching Fellows.