Kasandra Risch Email & Phone Number

Dewitt, MI

• Perform patient/family assessments and management of the hematology/oncology patient population
• Provide formal and informal instruction for clinicians, support staff, patients and families
• Collaborates with providers, medical staff, unit managers, hospital staff and all care givingdisciplines to plan and coordinate care with patients and families
• Perform genetic testing and survivorship counseling

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Oncology/Medical Surgical Unit:
• Collaborate with physicians to care for patients diagnosed with cancer
• Multitask on a fast pace oncology unit
• Frequently take on contact nurse role, which involves patient assignments, transferring patients, and problem solving
• Administer chemotherapy
• Obtained training accessing IVs, ports, and other forms of central lines

Lansing, Michigan Area

• Actively involved with managing pain control and symptom control for patients diagnosed with a terminal illness.
• Educate patient and families concerning pain management and symptom control.
• Provide supportive care to terminal patients and their support systems.

Saint Johns, MI

Master'S Degree, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program

Activities and Societies: Clinical 1- Breast Cancer Clinic at the University of Michigan Health System Clinical 2- Lung Cancer Clinic at.

Rn To Bsn, Nursing, Received Honors For Gpa Of 3.92

Activities and Societies: • Undergraduate research has focused on pain and symptom management concerning oncology and palliative care.