Experience

New York Oncology Hematology
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Executive Director

  • Nov 2018 - Present

Genentech
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee
• Clinical Specialist

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2018


Samaritan Hospital- St. Peter's Health Partners

• Director Cancer Treatment Center, Women's Health Center and Cancer Services Program Troy

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for the coordination of cancer screening, prevention and treatment services in Troy New York. Responsible for the budget, business plans, oversight, management and growth; Maintenance of all initiatives, including patient navigation, to providing timely and quality care and service to patients with cancer and to the physicians who refer and deliver that care to patients. Works collaboratively to oversee marketing, accreditation and development and implementation of best practices for cancer treatment. Clinical oversight of various cancer committees within the organization designed to improve the effectiveness of treatment. Show less



Northeast Health Acute Care Division: Albany Memorial Hospital & Samaritan Hospital

• Administrative Director Medical Oncology & Women's Health

  • Nov 1998 - Jun 2016

  Responsible for the coordination of services to medical oncology patients within Northeast Health. Responsible for the budget, business plans, oversight, management and growth; Maintenance of all initiatives, including patient navigation, to providing timely and quality care and service to patients with cancer and to the physicians who refer and deliver that care to patients. Works collaboratively to oversee marketing, accreditation and development and implementation of best practices for cancer treatment. Clinical oversight of various cancer committees within Northeast Health designed to improve the effectiveness of treatment. Show less



Northeast Health Acute Care Division

• Clinical Nurse Specialist / Oncology / Respiratory / Renal

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Responsible for the leadership development and patient care education for 93 RN's, LPN's and Patient Care Technicians at Albany Memorial and Samaritan hospitals. Increased patient safety by assessing the staff and implementing the necessary educational activities needed to execute patient care at the highest nursing practice standards.Evaluated and revised current practice standards and developed new programs to increase quality and productivity of nursing to include: Medication Safety Standards, Work Flow Systems, Chemotherapy Care Pathways, and Standards of Nursing Practices for Oncology Units.Communication liaison between Nursing Staff and Senior Administration. Efficiency Team Leader responsible for developing strategic analysis and solutions for maintaining patient flow through administrative and nursing competencies. Show less

• Educator, IV Therapy

  • May 2000 - Jan 2003

  Responsible for coordinating educational activities relating to IV therapy programs.Decreased central line infections through reevaluation, revision and implementation of all policies and procedures for IV therapy.Increased RN competency and improved patient care by utilizing and holding staff accountable for current best practices, implementing necessary educational programs to include an RN IV course.Managed and directed functions of orientation, continuing education, protocol revision, and procedure and standards development. Show less

• PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

  • Nov 1998 - Dec 2001

  Coordination and implementation of the Johnson and Johnson "PROTECTIV" safety angiocath in the Northeast Health system. Implementation date of June 2002.Coordination and implementation of CDC class IA recommended central line dressing kits to reduce septicemic infections associated with central venous access devices.Revision and coordination of education for all Northeast Health policies and procedures that dealt with chemotherapy administration, safety, or patient safety. Direct correlation with pharmacy data that indicated a decrease in chemotherapy administration errors or "near misses".Worked with the National Cancer Institute and Senator Joseph Bruno's office to hold a community education program on Prostate Cancer Screening and Development; "Tango with a Thrombus" developed and presented on the risks of central venous access device occlusions. "Invasion of the Central Venous Access Device Infections" current strategies for prevention and treatment of CVAD infections, as well as an update on the most current CDC guidelines."Risky Business" to educate on the clinical profile of emerging antibiotic resistance, current trends, and infection control guidelines."Too Tired" developed and presented to teach nursing staff about current strategies to manage fatigue in the cancer patient."Ortho Case Study" developed upon request of Northeast Health Senior Administration to discuss risk management strategies, non-punitive systems, and ethics codes with nursing staff. This was a presentation in which all licensed individuals were mandated to attend."Thalidomide Myth or Fact?" developed to discuss the history of the FDA, drug development guidelines, and the impact that thalidomide made upon the current clinical trials process. Presented also at the regional conference for the Society of Gastrointestinal Nurses. Show less



Albany Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Registered Nurse

  • Nov 1998 - May 2000

  Administration and supervision of nursing care for specific patient populations to meet and exceed the highest of patient care standards and practices. Assigned to work in specialty units such as critical care. Facilitated daily operations of assigned unit, and was responsible for delegation, supervision and evaluation of patient care provided by others. Preceptor to new staff members as a result of my competence, high standards, attention to detail and modeling of expert nursing practices. Show less



Carmella's Café

• United States

• Customer Service Representative

  • May 1992 - Oct 1998

  Maintained quality customer service through team building, leadership modeling, and development of customer focus program. Supervised 8-12 staff members and was responsible for performance evaluation and development Responsible for inventory, sales tracking and purchases from vendors. Maintained quality customer service through team building, leadership modeling, and development of customer focus program. Supervised 8-12 staff members and was responsible for performance evaluation and development Responsible for inventory, sales tracking and purchases from vendors.



Mohawk Valley Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Supplemental Instructor

  • Sep 1996 - May 1998

  Provided test review and fostered educational programming for students enrolled in the Anatomy and Physiology courses. Worked in partnership with multiple professors to develop programs to promote mastery of the course content ultimately resulting in improved test scores. Provided test review and fostered educational programming for students enrolled in the Anatomy and Physiology courses. Worked in partnership with multiple professors to develop programs to promote mastery of the course content ultimately resulting in improved test scores.