RN Field Case Manager at Nuclear Care Partners (2023-12 – Present)
Provide total patient care and resources to former employees of the Nevada Atomic Test Site.
Clinical Educator at Ashfield Healthcare (2020-09 – 2022-10)
Provide virtual and In-person Educational Presentations to patients and Neurology HCPs.
- Communicate with Account Managers regarding focus accounts
- Develop relationships with decision makers
- Provide educational information and materials to patients and caregivers regarding Parkinson's Disease
- Provide injection training to patients and providers on the drug Apokyn
- Discuss possible side effects
- Take BP before injection and after injection to ensure BP stability
Regional Account Manager/Oncology Team Lead at Amber Specialty Pharmacy (2019-10 – 2020-10)
- Establish and grow the Specialty Pharmacy market share in IL, WI, MI and IN
- Disease state expert: Transplant, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Autoimmune, Neurology, Psychology including drugs that treat schizophrenia and Bipolar disorders as well as Infectious Diseases
- Develop strong relationships with key decision makers
- Work with marketing on direct mailers, marketing pieces and ideas that can promote Amber Pharmacy
- Epidiolex 1st place contest winner for Q1
- Revlimid 1st place contest winner for Q2
- Xtandi 2nd place contest winner for Q2
- Secured over one million dollars in referrals the first 6 months
- Oncology Team Lead/Educator
Nurse Educator at CSA/Philips HealthCare (2012-04 – 2018-12)
- Responsible for classroom training on Philips patient monitoring devices
- Evaluate need for after training follow up
- Troubleshoot go-live issues and post installation problems
- Communicate with Director of Education daily to provide updates on training.
Marketer at Ingalls Home Care Home Care and Hospice (2010-01 – 2011)
- Created and implemented marketing and outreach plans designed to promote awareness of home care and hospice services to physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Served as liaison between referral sources (physician/case manager) and home care or hospice staff to facilitate communication, integrate interdisciplinary teams and ensure quality patient care.
- Actively established and built professional network, increasing outside sales referrals from 9% to 10% in the first quarter
- Convinced the Jessie Brown VA to sign a contract allowing Ingalls Home Care and Hospice to provide nursing services to their patients.
Executive Hospital Representative at Astellas Pharmaceuticals (2007 – 2010)
- Provided individualized teaching to physicians and hospital staff regarding IV anti-fungals and cardiac medications (Lexiscan) to promote awareness and boost sales. Negotiate contracts and pricing with hospital pharmacy directors
- Proactively gathered physician and clinical support of two drugs (Mycamine and Ambisome) and convinced the University of Chicago to keep the drugs on formulary despite cost issues.
- Formally recognized and Ranked 1st in the Region for market share growth of Ambisome.
- Received 2008 Hospital Team Award and 2007 Q4 Portfolio Performance Club Winner.
Executive Hospital Rep at Elan Pharmaceuticals (2000 – 2007)
- Devised and delivered sales presentations to physicians and hospitals, resulting in increased sales and awareness of two IV antibiotics, Cefepime and Aztreonan. Also promoted neurology drugs such as Zonagran (seizures) and bi-polar, Frova (migraine headaches) and Tysabri (Multiple Sclerosis).
- Focused efforts on providing quality customer service, building and maintaining relationships with hospital administrators and decision-makers. Also facilitated physician educational speaker programs.
- Recognized for sales excellence through numerous awards; 2006 President's Cup Award (Ranked #6 of 116)
- Rookie of the Year Award (5 formulary wins in the first year)
ICU Night Charge Nurse at St. James Olympia Fields Hospital
Provided total patient care for those admitted to the ICU. Performed complete assessments, administered treatments and medications, monitored vital signs, IVs and life support equipment, and created accurate, detailed documentation.
