Rena Stewart
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP | ONCOLOGY | CARE COORDINATION | HOME HEALTH OPERATIONS
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About
Doctorally prepared registered nurse and clinical leader with extensive experience spanning oncology, clinical operations, care coordination, patient advocacy, staff education, quality improvement, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to strengthen clinical workflows, documentation quality, accreditation readiness, and patient-centered care across hospital, ambulatory, research, and home health settings.
Experience
Surgical Telemetry Nurse, RN (PRN) - Piedmont Healthcare — Georgia - Georgia
(2025-05 - 2026-05)
- Provided direct nursing care to surgical and telemetry patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Monitored patient conditions, coordinated care, and collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, high-quality outcomes.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, clinical documentation, and patient and family education.
- Responded to changing patient needs while maintaining compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and patient safety practices.
Research Oncology Nurse Navigator / Nurse Lead - Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VAMC - Atlanta, GA
(2014-06)
- Coordinate the flow of veterans, medical professionals, and ancillary services across cancer treatment settings.
- Prepare patient summaries and develop pharmacogenomics templates for access in CPRS.
- Initiate care-coordination protocols and notification alerts following required diagnostic tests and scans.
- Support staff compliance with genetic testing, biomarker, and pharmacogenetics results and associated plans of action.
- Provide patient education regarding treatment plans and survivorship care plans and coordinate scheduling with supporting professionals.
- Maintain interdisciplinary meeting materials, protected databases, and data-tracking methods; collaborate with tumor registry teams to evaluate cancer data.
- Track clinical quality metrics, including time to treatment, multimodality treatment, consult activity, treatment activity, and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborate with Emory interventional teams and pathology/pharmacogenomics partners to facilitate oncology interventions and genomics initiatives.
- Participate in Cancer Committee, HCC Committee, Research, and Navigation Committee activities.
Oncology Nurse Shift Lead RN / Nurse Scholar IV - Emory University – Winship Cancer Institute - Atlanta, GA
(2008-03 - 2014-06)
- Developed orientation and education materials for new staff in oncology and medical-surgical care.
- Analyzed and edited chemotherapy education materials for patients and families.
- Supported nursing staff development in decision analysis and critical-thinking techniques.
- Provided direct care for lung and head and neck cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatment.
- Served as a mutational analysis educator with focus on EGFR, ALK, RET, ROS1, MET, and Snapshot testing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to strengthen nursing education and maintain clinical standards.
- Participated in Joint Commission preparation and led monthly emergency preparedness drills as Safety Captain.
Infusion / Clinical Nurse, RN - Georgia Cancer Specialist - Atlanta, GA
(2005-04 - 2008-03)
- Administered intravenous and oral chemotherapy regimens and coordinated education for research and clinical-trial patients.
- Performed bone marrow biopsies on immunocompromised patients for diagnostic purposes.
- Calculated chemotherapy protocols with physicians using computerized physician order entry.
- Developed a nurse cross-training program supporting outpatient clinic and hospital relationships.
- Assisted with preceptor-program development and cross-training initiatives for new nurses.
Oncology Nurse, RN / Charge Nurse - North Regional Medical Center - Atlanta, GA
(2004-02 - 2005-04)
- Supervised education programs addressing patient satisfaction, professional development, and infection control.
- Collaborated with the performance improvement committee on medical staff quality-of-care initiatives.
- Administered oral and intravenous chemotherapy in an inpatient setting and provided pre-procedural assessments and wound care.
- Led development of a nursing protocol and evaluation tool for wound care on the surgical oncology floor.
- Trained nurses in midline and PICC line placement and participated in benchmarking, case management, critical pathways, and CQI initiatives.
Oncology Nurse, RN - Bone Marrow Transplant of Georgia - Atlanta, GA
- Administered high-dose chemotherapy for outpatients and provided central line and CADD pump care.
- Established a procedure-nurse role supporting conscious sedation for in-office procedures.
- Provided blood and platelet transfusions to immunocompromised patients and coordinated IL2 and lymphocyte infusions with Northside Hospital.
Agency / Float Nurse, RN - Universal Healthcare - Atlanta, GA
(2001-07 - 2003-02)
- Monitored patients following cardiac bypass, chest tube removal, EKG, and pacing-wire procedures.
- Provided medication administration and admission/discharge teaching and planning.
- Administered and interpreted EKGs on step-down units; served as ACLS team leader and BLS trainer.
Medical-Surgical / Oncology / Nephrology Charge Nurse, RN - Mount Vernon Hospital - Woodbridge, VA
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated nursing care for oncology, nephrology, and surgical patients.
- Performed midline and PICC placement for oncology patients to reduce interventional costs.
- Supported policy development and staff education regarding appropriate use, monitoring, and documentation of physical restraints.
- Developed and delivered unit-specific and organization-wide nursing education programs and coordinated unit education committee activities.
Administrative / Supervisor, RN - Potomac Center - Arlington, VA
- Directed training seminars and in-services for nursing staff.
- Supervised and managed clinical operations within a 240-bed facility.
- Maintained clinical records for nursing certifications and licensure and supervised RNs, LPNs, and PCTs.
- Assisted with budgetary planning for staff supplies.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Nursing - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nursing - University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing - Mountain State University
Associate of Science in Nursing - Nursing - DeKalb College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing - Griffin Technical Institute
Combat Medical Specialist 91-A - Military Medicine - United States Army, Academy of Health Sciences
