EDUCATION

2006 – University of Alaska, Anchorage, Graduate School of Nursing,

1987 - 1991 University of Alaska, Anchorage, School of Nursing, RN, BSN, December, 1991

1986 - 1987 University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, School of Nursing, General Studies

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2007 State of Arizona Registered Nurse License No. 147436

2004 Infusion Certified Nurse CRNI No. 43307

2000 Denali Oncology Nurse Society CHIP President

1998 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider

1996 Oncology Certified Nurse OCN

1994 Oncology Nurse Society Member No. 80795

1992 State of Alaska Registered Nurse License No.15156

1992 State of California Registered Nurse License No. 475248

MOST RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

2007 – Human Resource Network, Tucson AZ (520) 324-4778.

Staff Nurse: Chemotherapy administration. Phone Triage. Patient education. Working as float position for Arizona Oncology Associates in three locations

2000 – 2006 Providence Health Care System, Anchorage, AK (907) 261-3186.

Staff Nurse Cancer Therapy Center, Radiation Therapy Unit. Conducted new and continuing patient assessments and patient and family education. Performed telephone triage and coordinated case management identifying appropriate level of care. Assisted physician in brachytherapy procedures. Conducted and documented advanced nursing practice. Represented Nursing Staff at bi-monthly radiation safety committee meetings. Performed nursing quality assurance. Administered radioactive infusions. Taught American Cancer Society, “I Can Cope” classes.

1994 – 2000 Alaska Oncology and Hematology, Anchorage, AK (907) 279-3155.

Staff Nurse: Preparation and administration of chemotherapy. Pheresis technician for first Stem Cell Transplant program in Alaska. Ordered, inventoried, and controlled chemotherapy drugs, equipment and infusion supplies. Phone triage with case management. Conducted employee orientation for new nurses and technicians. Conducted technical chemotherapy administration training and protocols for new nurses. Developed a formal patient and family education program. Coordinated and supervised eligible patients through the Clinical Trial application and administration process. Administered and documented Clinical Trials.

1992 – 1994 Providence Health Care System, Anchorage, AK (907) 562-2211

Staff Nurse: Progressive Care and Neonatal Intensive Care units. Provided advanced nursing care using specialized equipment and protocols, using the team patient-care approach.