Nomination Information (excerpts)

How does the nurse you are nominating go above and beyond his or her normal duties for patients with HER2+ breast cancer?
Tara is an excellent nurse clinician in our practice. As the physician resource nurse, she is responsible for coordination of care of patients receiving non-research therapy. In between visits, she routinely follows up with patients by phone to ensure appropriate symptom and disease management. When she is out of the office she is diligent at checking in just to make sure there are no issues she can take care of.

How does the nurse encourage his or her patients to stay on therapy?
When a patient starts therapy she provides the patient with a schedule of their treatments. In addition, in between treatments she follows up by phone and reminds patients when they are next schedule so they stay on schedule.

What are the nurse's greatest strengths in teaching, relating to, and caring for his or her patients?
Tara's greatest strength is the compassion she shows to patients through listening and answering their questions. In a very busy clinic with 4 medical oncologists, she coordinates the care for approximately 75 patients. She always takes the time to teach, to listen and to provide support to her patients. Often this results in her committing personal time to achieve completion of her workload.

Is there any additional information you'd like to share about the nurse you are nominating?
Tara is a professional at the highest level and seeks to further her education. Currently, Tara is working towards completion of a Master's degree.

If known, indicate the number of years your nurse has been in practice.
18