Linda Kafkas
San Diego
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient oncology case management
Mass General Brigham cancer institute
Boston
03.2013 - Current
- Responsible for providing patients with access to services and treatments needed along cancer journey
- Strong foundation in oncology care in understanding oncology patient populations such as those with Hematologic malignancies, bone marrow transplant, cellular therapy, classic hematology, sickle cell disease and solid tumors
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish patient satisfaction
New patient access nurse for leukemia and bone ma
MGH
Boston
03.2013 - 11.2018
- Assisted new patients with a Hematologic Malignancy to be seen in our leukemia and bone marrow transplant group
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
08.1981 - 10.1984
Skills
- case management
- oncology knowledge
- patient advocacy
- treatment coordination
Certification
- Registered nurse with state of Massachusetts license # RN170599
Timeline
Outpatient oncology case management
Mass General Brigham cancer institute
03.2013 - Current
New patient access nurse for leukemia and bone ma
MGH
03.2013 - 11.2018
Diploma - Nursing
New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
08.1981 - 10.1984