Gina Quinlan
Oncology Clinical Educator at VMS BioMarketing- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse
Oncology Nursing Society -
Certified Case Manager
The Commission for Case Management
Experience
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VMS BioMarketing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Oncology Clinical Educator
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Aug 2021 - Present
Educate clinical staff on specified oncology therapy initiation and management to ensure safety. Assess and confirm confidence and knowledge to initiate and continue therapy successfully. Bring awareness to appropriate patient identification for therapy, and enhance understanding of the patient journey and support resources available. Provide ongoing education and resources related to patient initiation, onboarding, dosing and side effect management when patient need identified. Engage with targeted healthcare providers in community and institutional practices through live field and virtual interactions with intention on education. Role responsibilities include travel navigation and management in a 5 state territory.
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UPMC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Supervisor, Specialty Programs
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2021
Manage multidisciplinary home health care teams to ensure the delivery of quality patient care services in the most cost-effective manner available and to confirm compliance with all regulatory agencies based on agency policy and procedures. Provide overall direction of the Pediatric/OB, Oncology/Infusion and Palliative Care teams ensuring quality patient care and efficient utilization of staff. Actively participate in recruitment and retention of staff, performance appraisals and payroll. Oversee clinical programs for chemotherapy competency, central line competency and other areas as determined.
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Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certification Programs Manager
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
Responsible for the management of ONCC certification and certificate programs. Coordinate and engage ONCC committee members and subject matter expert (SME) panels. Contact with testing agencies and other vendors as necessary.Oversee new and existing credentialing programs to ensure clinical accuracy of certification materials and compliance with industry standards, serve as staff liaison to relevant organizations and ensure that ONCC programs are compliant with NCCA, ABNS, and other relevant standards.
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Clinician
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2015
Serve as leader, role model and clinical resource on the unit. Identify patient and staff focused opportunities for improvement and lead the change process. Partner with unit director to achieve culture of excellence in professional nursing practice and patient care. Function as charge nurse and unit director when covering. Ensure seamless patient experience by collaborating with outpatient cancer center and pre-admission center. Assist with peer review process. Facilitate shared leadership on the unit. Promote and maintain healthy work environment. Organize educational opportunities, to include in-services and yearly competencies to satisfy criteria set by Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy. Precept new and experienced nurses.
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Heme/Onc Nurse
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Oct 2003 - Sep 2015
28 bed unit specializing in care for hematology/oncology patients. Specifically trained to care for blood and marrow stem cell transplant patients, administer chemotherapy, manage side effects and provide physical and emotional support to patients and their loved ones. Readily develop rapport with patients and families, staff and physicians. Created and implemented quality improvement projects.
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Highmark Inc.
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Case Manager
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2010 - 2012
Primary nurse providing health coaching and case management services across the continuum of health from health promotion to end-of-life. Use clinical and motivational interviewing skills to assess needs and establish goals. Support members in developing self-management skills and adopting positive behavior changes. Help members coordinate care and navigate healthcare system. identify on-line, telephonic and community based resources. Handle inbound calls seeking assistance with acute symptoms, chronic conditions and/or health information.
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Cigna
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Transplant Case Manager
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2009 - 2011
Establish collaborative relationship with client, family, physicians and other providers to determine medical history and current status. Assess appropriate level of care and options for care.Develop plan for short term and long term goals, time frames to follow-up, resources available internally and community. Implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the case management plan on an ongoing basis. Deliver utilization review services for all inpatient, outpatient, and home services throughout the duration of transplant case management services and coordinate discharge planning needs.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Capella University
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Administration -
2013 - 2014
Chatham University
Bachelor's degree, Nursing Science -
2001 - 2003
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Shadyside School of Nursing
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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