Barb Kruse Email and Phone Number

-Implemented multidisciplinary clinics-2004 through 2017 at the Brown Cancer Center.Multidisciplinary clinics include the following: Melanoma,Head/Neck, GI,GU,Neuro-oncology, Breast, Lung,Hematology-.Implemented nurse navigation that coordinates the patient care through each respective discipline. - Multiple direct supervision/ reports- Financial budget responsibility for multidisciplinary clinics/cancer resource center.-Established telephone referral line for Brown Cancer Center as the central referral/appointment line-Involved in strategic planning for cancer care.-BCC representative for "trouble shooting" patient/clinic issues- Grant writing experience for patient services( integration of holistic therapies-massage therapy, art therapy, music therapy)-Experienced in improving operational processes, clinic flow -Experienced in program development (cancer resource center, palliative care, multidisciplinary clinics)

-Oncology Nurse staff-Developed first Cancer Resource Center in the state of Kentucky with integrative services(massage, art therapy) 1997Developed Cancer HelpLInk-phone service ofr incoming referrals and appointments. Developed Palliative Care ProgramWrote multiple grants for patient servicesResponsible for financial budgets for Cancer Resource CenterManager /Supervisor for direct oncology services(Cancer Resource Center, CancerHelplink)Direct involvement with oncology strategic planning/marketing for Norton Helathcare(1994-2004)Provided direct counseling services on an out-patient basis at the Cancer Resource CenterProvided direct educational services for newly diagosed cancer patients.Experienced in public speaking/presentations concenring patient/family issues involving cancer diagnosis and treatment.