Blair McKown
Hematology/Oncology Nurse Coordinator at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute Medical Group- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN)
Oncology Nursing Certification CorporationMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Red CrossMar, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hematology/Oncology Nurse Coordinator
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Nov 2016 - Present
Helping patients with blood cancers manage chemotherapy, lifestyle changes, and chronic issues. Provide direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with clinical research office, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the first point of contact for patients and families. Responsible for… Helping patients with blood cancers manage chemotherapy, lifestyle changes, and chronic issues. Provide direct patient care and comprehensive coordination of care for patients and their families/caregivers, to eliminate barriers to timely care, facilitate flow through system, facilitate interactions with clinical research office, increase patient and provider satisfaction, maintain point of contact with providers and serve as the first point of contact for patients and families. Responsible for over 150 patients.Founding member of the Myeloid Education Group, September 2019-Sole nurse on cross-functional group that meets biweeklyDeveloping a streamline education tool for all new leukemia patients-Keeps database of patients with myeloid diseases seen at CBCI, divided by disease process (acutemyeloid leukemia, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, chronic lymphoblasticleukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and myeloproliferative neoplasms)-Work with nurse educators to educate clinic nurses on various disease processes Show more Show less
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Clinical nurse educator
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May 2018 - Present
Nurse educator for Vyxeos ChemotherapyTreating t-AML or AML-MRC patients
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Travel RN
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Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
Bone Marrow Transplant / Oncology travel RN
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Registered Nurse
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2015
Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist -U.S. Top Hospitals 2013-14 -24 inpatient beds -unit preceptor for new hires -One of the Top BMT units in the country -Magnet certified hospital -Autologous, Allogeneic (Sib Allo, URD, Marrow, and double cord) transplants -ONS certification chemotherapy administration
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Registered Nurse
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2013
Pediatric Home HealthSpecial needs children.
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Registered Nurse
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Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant 25 inpatient beds Number one in world for Phase 1 chemotherapy trial drug Unit preceptor for new hiresAcute leukemia and bone marrow transplants
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Camp Registered Nurse
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
Oversaw 210 campers/staff health and medication.
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Education
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Belmont University
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Mississippi State University
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