Suzan Hatfield RN, BSN, MSN, APRN-BC
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Dedicated nurse with over 29 years of experience in oncology, including more than a decade as an Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse. Expertise in delivering high-quality care to oncology patients. Currently serves as an Oncology Nurse Educator at AstraZeneca for five years, enhancing the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals in the field. Committed to advancing patient care through continuous education and evidence-based practices.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Oncology Nurse Educator
AstraZeneca
09.2020 - Current
- Deliver evidence-based, disease-state education to healthcare providers in Hematology, Lung, GI and Breast
- Provide education intended to support the oncology nurse with patient management and early recognition of adverse events associated with AstraZeneca therapies
- Deliver educational tools and resources designed for nurses to support the patient's cancer journey
Hematology Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse
Joliet Oncology Hematology Oncology
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Delivered patient care inpatient and outpatient as an advanced practice nurse for approximately 25 patients a day to support treatment plans for benign hematology and diverse cancer diagnoses
- Educate patients and family on recommended systemic therapies
- Facilitated monthly lunch and learn sessions to enhance knowledge among staff nurses and supporting personnel.
Hematology Oncology Advance Practice Nurse
Hematology Oncology Consultants
10.2011 - 10.2017
- Provided care to up to 15 patients daily, both in the inpatient setting as well as outpatient.
- Managed acute illnesses and oncologic emergencies
- Acted as the primary nurse educator in the practice that included 4 physicians
- Provided care and management of the adverse reactions related to various cancer treatments.
Infusion and Triage Nurse
Hematology Oncology Consultants
05.2008 - 10.2011
- Provided patient care in an outpatient oncology infusion center, administering various cancer treatments along with providing assistance in the triage department managing side effects
- Managed academic commitments while completing APN degree alongside responsibilities as an infusion RN.
Travel Staff Nurse Medical-Oncology
St Joseph's Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Oversaw patient care as a travel nurse during an 11-month assignment in an inpatient medical oncology unit, addressing acute medical issues and benign hematology conditions.
Travel Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Georgetown University Medical Center
09.2001 - 12.2001
- Provided comprehensive care for BMT patients while demonstrating flexibility by supporting neuro, cardiac, and orthopedic units.
Travel Staff Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
UCSF Medical Center
08.2000 - 12.2000
- Provided specialized nursing care during a 16-week travel assignment, focusing on patient needs in an acute care setting for stem cell transplant patients
Travel Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
UCLA Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Delivered patient care in acute care units, focusing on the needs of individuals receiving autologous, syngeneic, and allogenic stem cell transplants over a 13-week travel nursing contract.
Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Rush University Medical Center
10.1997 - 05.2008
- Delivered comprehensive patient care on a high-volume inpatient BMT unit, overseeing all aspects of care for autologous, syngeneic, and allogenic stem cell transplant patients.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University School of Nursing
DeKalb, IL12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Loyola University of Chicago-Niehoff School of Nursing
05.1997
Skills
- Manage data with Excel spreadsheets
- Experience with AZ ChatGPT
- Skilled use of PowerPoint
- Utilization of AZ Brain to assist with the management of adverse reactions in top accounts
- Performance tracking with KPI dashboard
Affiliations
- Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
- Member of Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nurses
- Oncology Nursing Society – Chicago Western Suburbs Chapter
Certification
- RN License State of Illinois (License # 041.306129)
- Adult Advanced Practice Nurse/ANCC (License # 209.0090130)
- DEA License
- Controlled Substance License
- Basic Life Support CPR - American Heart Association 2014
- Cancer Chemotherapy Provider – Oncology Nursing Society
Timeline
Oncology Nurse Educator
AstraZeneca
09.2020 - Current
Hematology Oncology Advanced Practice Nurse
Joliet Oncology Hematology Oncology
10.2017 - 09.2020
Hematology Oncology Advance Practice Nurse
Hematology Oncology Consultants
10.2011 - 10.2017
Infusion and Triage Nurse
Hematology Oncology Consultants
05.2008 - 10.2011
Travel Staff Nurse Medical-Oncology
St Joseph's Hospital
01.2002 - 12.2002
Travel Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Georgetown University Medical Center
09.2001 - 12.2001
Travel Staff Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant
UCSF Medical Center
08.2000 - 12.2000
Travel Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
UCLA Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2000
Staff Nurse Bone Marrow Transplant
Rush University Medical Center
10.1997 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Loyola University of Chicago-Niehoff School of Nursing