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Elizabeth St John

Belle River

Summary

I pride myself in being highly organized professional with proven track record in coordinating complex tasks and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at managing schedules, resources, and stakeholders to achieve project goals effectively. I believe in fostering teamwork and adapting to dynamic environments, making significant contributions to organizational success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

MDT Coordinator Radiology

Karmanos Cancer Institute
06.2016 - Current
  • Provide end-to-end navigation for patients referred for breast biopsy after abnormal imaging findings.
  • Educate patients on biopsy procedures, expected outcomes, and post-procedure care.
  • Coordinate timely scheduling of imaging, biopsy, and surgical consults to minimize delays in diagnosis.
  • Track pathology reports and alert providers of critical findings to facilitate early intervention.
  • Liaise with radiologists, breast surgeons, and oncologists and referring physicians to ensure seamless care transitions.
  • Pre-biopsy patient education materials that reduced patient anxiety and improved informed consent compliance.
  • Maintained and updated patient records and MDT decisions in health systems (e.g. Cerner).
  • Ensure full compliance with HIPAA and clinical governance standards in all communication and data management.
  • Support audit and quality improvement efforts including turn around times and adherence to national breast cancer guidelines.
  • Collaborate closely with radiology and surgery to ensure smooth surgical process.
  • Ensuring full compliance with HIPPAA and clinical governance standards in all communication.
  • Act as direct liason


MDT Coordinator Oncology

Karmanos Cancer Institute
12.2006 - 06.2016
  • Coordinate weekly MDT meetings for various tumor groups.
  • Prepare, update, and distribute agendas, tracking patient pathways and ensuring timely inclusion of new referrals.
  • Take detailed minutes and record treatment decisions into cancer tracking systems.
  • Act as first point of contact for administrative queries relating to the oncology MDT.
  • Coordinate with nursing team with scheduling and clinical coverage.
  • Deliver direct nursing care in a busy outpatient setting serving.
  • Perform intake assessments, vital signs, and medication reviews.
  • Assist with minor procedures (e.g., wound care, injections, biopsies, immunizations).
  • Triage walk-in and phone patients, escalating care as needed.
  • Provide health education and support self-management of chronic illnesses.
  • Document all patient interactions accurately in EMR (e.g., Cerner).
  • Collaborate with physicians, medical assistants, and case managers for comprehensive care.


Registered Nurse

Harper Hospital
10.1999 - 12.2006
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in radiology procedures as well as performing urological ultrasound, e.g. prostate, scrotal, pvr, penile dopplers.

Registered Nurse OR Circulator/OB Scrub Technician

Harper Hospital
02.1998 - 10.1999
  • Serve as circulating nurse for a variety of surgical procedures in a [#]-room OR suite.
  • Conduct surgical safety checks, including patient ID, site verification, and instrument counts.
  • Ensure all surgical supplies, equipment, and documentation are ready before procedure start.
  • Act as liaison between the surgical team and support services, maintaining sterile field integrity.
  • Monitor patient status, comfort, and positioning throughout procedures.
  • Document intraoperative care in EMR system (e.g., Cerner).
  • Support emergency interventions and manage rapid transitions in trauma and critical.
  • Sterile Technique & Aseptic Practices
  • Surgical Instrument Setup & Handling
  • Surgical Procedure Preparation
  • Specimen Handling & Labeling
  • Equipment Sterilization (Autoclave, etc.)
  • OR Turnover & Room Setup
  • Instrument Counts & Safety Checks

Education

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse Diploma

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON
04-1996

Languages

English

Timeline

MDT Coordinator Radiology

Karmanos Cancer Institute
06.2016 - Current

MDT Coordinator Oncology

Karmanos Cancer Institute
12.2006 - 06.2016

Registered Nurse

Harper Hospital
10.1999 - 12.2006

Registered Nurse OR Circulator/OB Scrub Technician

Harper Hospital
02.1998 - 10.1999

Associate of Science - Registered Nurse Diploma

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology

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