Nurse Practitioner, Medical Oncology/Hematology
Current• Responsible for assessment and devising treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. • Care of both inpatient and outpatient medical oncology patients, hematology and solid tumors, symptom management, pain, nausea/vomiting, infection, drug-induced hypertension, drug-induced thyroiditis and more; also care for inpatient and outpatient benign hematology diseases.• Determine prescribed treatment plan, i.e. medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with oncology standards for performing peripheral intravenous and central line access, blood draws, injections and phlebotomies.• Perform detailed histories and physical exams on both inpatients and outpatients, evaluation of laboratory and radiologic diagnostics in fast-paced multicultural environments requiring collaboration and rapid decision-making. • Perform patient education for new patients with an excellent understanding of treatment modalities and provide existing patients with education on possible side effects and management of presenting side effects. • Educate patients and family members to understand the side effects they may be experiencing, noting details in EMR for future reference.• Apply evidence-based provider care, stay current on literature and related topics, and attend informative meetings and educational seminars on the latest clinical protocols, advances and research efforts.• Institutional Involvement: Co-Chair Research Committee Employee Resource Group (ERG).