Inpatient Nursing
- Inpatient, Agnes Manka, RN, MSN
- Nursing Systems, Vicki Marsee, RN, MBA, CNAA, BC
- Critical Care and BMT Nursing, Myrna Gillespie, RN, MBA, CCRN®
- Nursing Research and Education, Alice R. (DeeDee) Boyington, RN, PhD
5 North
Patient Care Manager, Bucky Jones, R.N, B.S.N., O.C.N.
The nurses on this unit specialize in care of the oncology patient undergoing chemotherapy or requiring treatment of side effects and symptom management. The unit also functions as the primary care location for patients on the Internal Medicine Hospitalist and Interventional Anesthesiology Pain Services, utilizing a wide range of internal medicine treatment modalities.
5 South
Patient Care Manager, Fern Rhinesmith, R.N., B.S.N., M.H.A., O.C.N.
The nurses on this 24-bed post-surgical unit specialize in the care of gynecologic, thoracic and breast cancer patients, including plastic reconstruction. Their skills include expertise with various cancer interventions, including administering chemotherapy and caring for patients with gynecologic radiation implants and high-dose brachytherapy. Radiation safety and chemotherapy competency education is offered for all registered nurses.
4 North
Patient Care Manager, Anna Spanolios, R.N., B.S.N., O.C.N.
This is a 24-bed hematology/medical oncology unit. Nurses on 4 North are experts in the care of leukemia and lymphoma patients. They also manage a variety of patients with solid tumors, including sarcoma, lung and carcinoid patients. They administer complicated chemotherapy protocols and offer intense, supportive care post-chemotherapy to neutropenic patients, including blood transfusions, pain management, and total parenteral nutrition. Our nurses also participate in research protocols of both standard chemotherapeutic agents, as well as newer targeted therapies.
4 South
Patient Care Manager, Karen Gildemeyer, R.N., B.S.H.A., O.C.N.
This 24-bed unit has a unique blend of surgical oncology patients in the specialties of Head & Neck, Genitourology, Gastrointestinal and Orthopedics. The nurses participate in the Professional Practice Model, which is based on a modified "self-governance" model of nursing practice.
3 North
Patient Care Manager, Theresa Papa Rodriguez, R.N., B.S.N.
Three North is a 21-bed mixed medical-surgical unit. The patient population includes post-Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT) and post-operative Neuro-Surgical. Six of the 20 private rooms provide Laminar Air Flow for BMT isolation precautions. Additionally, the unit has the capability for remote Telemetry to eight beds. Telemetry training for staff is provided.
3 South
Patient Care Manager, Lenore Rees, R.N., M.B.A., O.C.N.
The Blood & Marrow Transplant unit on 3 South provides a dynamic working environment due to the flexible acuities of patients undergoing transplants. Our professional nursing staff provides knowledgeable and skilled care within a unique interdisciplinary team. Opportunities for critical thinking and autonomous practice are present daily. We offer quarterly BMT workshops and annual critical care classes.
Critical Care Department
SCU Patient Care Manager, Renee Simpson, R.N., M.P.H., CCRN®
PACU Patient Care Manager, Cindy Chytil, R.N., B.S.N
Our Critical Care Department is one of a few nationwide dedicated specifically to the intensive care of oncology patients. Another unique feature of our Critical Care Department is that it consists of both Intensive Care (we have three Special Care/Intensive Care Units) and Post Anesthesia Care (27 beds). All of our nurses are provided with the education necessary to obtain the necessary skills to work in each of the individual areas. We offer a Critical Care Internship yearly to enhance the skill of the experienced registered nurse who is interested in committing to the care of critically ill or complex surgical oncology patients.