Lisa Klimpel
Mission Viejo
Summary
Dedicated Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner with over 23 years of experience in the field. Highly skilled in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to children with cancer. Adept at coordinating complex treatment plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and providing emotional support to patients and their families. Committed to improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for pediatric oncology patients through evidence-based practices and continuous learning.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
CHOC Children's Hospital
09.2011 - Current
Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner:
- Advanced Practice role as a clinical expert in the management of pediatric oncology patients within a family centered care environment.
- Practice within developed Standardized Procedures and Process Protocols the Oncology Nurse Practitioner plans, implements and evaluates the plan of care for pediatric oncology patient population.
- Management includes but not limited to, performing advanced clinical age-specific history and physical examination, triage, ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests, and furnishing of pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in a cost-efficient manner.
- Performs procedures, such as bone marrow biopsy/aspiration and lumbar punctures.
- Functions both as an independent practitioner and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary oncology team. Provides consultation and education to patients, families, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
Onco-fertility Nurse Practitioner Lead:
- Provides comprehensive reproductive healthcare to cancer patients, offering counseling, education, and medical management to preserve fertility and address reproductive health issues associated with cancer treatments. The NP collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care and support throughout the cancer treatment and survivorship journey
- Assess reproductive health, develop and implement fertility preservation plans, prescribe related treatments.
- Educate patients and their families about the potential impact of cancer treatments on fertility and reproductive health.
- Provide detailed information on fertility preservation options, including egg and sperm freezing, ovarian tissue preservation, embryo banking and testicular tissue cryopreservation.
- Collaborate with oncologists, reproductive endocrinologists, gynecologist, urologist and general surgeons to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients navigating fertility and reproductive health challenges associated with cancer treatment.
- Assist patients in understanding their insurance coverage and financial assistance options for fertility preservation procedures
- Stay current with the latest research and advancements in oncofertility and reproductive health. Participate in and contribute to research initiatives aimed at improving oncofertility care.
- Educate and train healthcare providers, patients, and families about oncofertility issues and resources.
CHOC Connect Telehealth Provider:
- On-Call Telehealth provides virtual healthcare services to pediatric patients during non-business hours. The NP assesses, diagnoses, and treats a variety of pediatric conditions via telehealth platforms, ensuring high-quality, accessible care.
- Conduct virtual assessments and provide diagnoses.
- Develop and implement treatment plans for common pediatric conditions.
- Prescribe medications and recommend follow-up care as necessary.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and preventative care.
- Provide guidance on symptom management and home care.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
03.2007 - 09.2011
Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner:
- Performs advanced clinical age-specific assessments, triage, monitoring, medical management, coordination of care, counseling and referrals for patients from birth to young adulthood in the specialty area of pediatric hematology/oncology in an acute/critical care setting.
- Participates in medical management rounds and coordinates patient care with health care team. Provides education to healthcare team, patients and families regarding clinical monitoring and management of patients.
- Practices independently and collaborates with supervising physicians. Serves as a resource and liaison among the multidisciplinary healthcare team, patients and families.
- Performs procedures, such as bone marrow biopsy/aspiration and lumbar punctures.
- Utilizes expertise in the delivery of whole-person care; practices within NP scope of practice pursuant to standardized procedures and follows policies, protocols, techniques, guidelines and state and federal regulations.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
KidsDoc
08.2006 - 05.2008
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Provide urgent and emergent care to patients from birth to 18 years of age.
- Collaborate with other medical staff including advanced practice nurses, nursing staff, physicians, and specialists.
- Management focused on history and physical examination, planning, and interventions according to patient presentation.
- Provides education and teaching such as anticipatory guidance and well-child care to patients and parents depending on diagnosis and provided follow-up to monitor alleviation of illness.
Registered Nurse - Acute Care/PICU
UCLA Medical Center
07.2001 - 03.2007
Acute Care Pediatrics - RN
- General pediatric unit with an emphasis on Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant populations. Provided care to children with disorders such as leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, brain tumors, osteosarcoma, sickle cell and aplastic anemia.
- Implement assessment, counseling, documentation and education for patients and their families regarding acute/ long-term management and coordination of care.
- Administer clinical skills according to hospital policies and standards of care. Collaborate with physicians and medical teams and assist with the medical education of resident physicians.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - RN:
- Provide patient care for critically ill patients in a highly acute PICU.
- The patient population includes but is not limited to heart, liver, small intestine, kidney pre and post transplant; neurosurgery, trauma, sepsis, multi-organ failure, respiratory failure, cardiothoracic surgery and orthopedics.
- Implement assessment, counseling, documentation and education for patients and their family.
- Administer clinical skills according to hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collaborate with physicians and medical teams to assist with the medical education of resident physicians.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12.2003
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA05.2001
Skills
- Communication
- Diagnosis
- Leadership
- EMR
- Health assessment
- Patient education
- Ethical Practice
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Discharge Planning
- Patient Safety
- Teamwork
- Acute care expertise
- Diagnostic Test Ordering/Interpretation
- Patient consultation
- ICD-10
- Medical management
Research Experience
CHOC Children’s Hyundai Cancer Institute:
- Principal Investigator: Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility preservation in patient facing infertility – causing diseases or treatment regimen (2015 - to date)
- Principal Investigator: Bone Health in Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients (2017-2020)
- Co-Investigator: Ovarian Tissue Freezing For Fertility Preservation in Post-Pubertal Children Facing A Fertility Threatening Medical Diagnosis or Treatment Regimen (2022 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Ovarian Tissue Freezing For Fertility Preservation in Post-Pubertal Children Facing A Fertility Threatening Medical Diagnosis or Treatment Regimen (2022 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Data Collection for Pediatric Noninvasive Total Hemoglobin Spot Check monitoring (2024 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Asparaginase premedication, hypersensitivity, and therapeutic drug monitoring in pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoma 2019 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Use of serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to evaluate neurocognitive decline and recovery in pediatric, adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with newly-diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or lymphoblastic lymphoma (2019 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Enhancing TKI in Ph-like Leukemia (2022 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Use of Levocarnitine to reduce asparaginase hepatotoxicity in patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (2022 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Collection of Biological Samples from Patients at Time of Clinical Work-up for suspect New or Recurrent/Refractory Cancer Diagnosis for Future Research Use (2020 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Fertility Understanding through Registry and Evaluation (Future Fertility (2016-2022)
- Co-Investigator: Utility of Antifungal Prophylaxis to Prevent Invasive Fungal Disease in Pediatric and Adolescent Patients with Hematologic Malignancies (2021-2024)
- Co-Investigator: An Open-label, Multicenter, Phase 2 Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Daratumumab in Pediatric and Young Adult Subjects >1 and
- Co-Investigator: An Exploratory Study of Voicing My Choices as a Tool for Advanced Care Planning in Young Adults Cancer and Other Life Threatening Illnesses (2014 -2021)
- Co-Investigator: Gastrointestinal Microbe Population changes in Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patients (2012 to 2019)
- Co-Investigator: Oncofertility Consortium: Fertility Preservation in Women and Girls with Cancer (2011 2019)
- Co-Investigator: Cognitive Training to Promote Neuroplasticity and Neural Re-Circuitry in Chemotherapy-Associated Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Study (2015-2019)
- Co-Investigator: A Hyundai Cancer Institute Pilot Protocol to Determine the Incidence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Patients (2012-2019)
- Co-Investigator: An observation study of Immunological Response to Treatment with PEG-L-ASP or Ew-ASP in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (2016-2019)
- Co-Investigator: Phase III, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Efficacy and Safety of MK-0517/Fosaprepitant and Ondansetron Versus Ondansetron for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Pediatric Subjects Receiving Emetogenic Chemotherapy (2016-2019)
- Co-Investigator: Therapeutic Potential of TOR Pathway Inhibition in Combination Therapy for Ph-like Pediatric ALL (2013 to 2015)
- Pilot Project: Molecular Profiles of Refractory and Recurrent Childhood, Adolescent, and Young Adult Cancers (2011 to 2016)
Children’s Oncology Group (COG)clinical trials:
- Co-Investigator: A COG protocol for continuation on the project: Every Child Study (APEC) (2015 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Neuroblastoma Biology Study (2011 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Case Ascertainment for Epidemiologic Studies of Childhood Cancers and Hematological Conditions (2018 to date)
- Co-Investigator: NCI-COG Pediatric Match (Molecular Analysis for therapy Choice) Screening Protocol (2020 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Classification of newly Diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) (2011 to 2024)
- Co-Investigator: Biology Study of Transient Myeloproliferative Disorder (MD) in Children with Down Syndrome (2011-2024)
- Co-Investigator: Pediatric Acute Leukemia (PEDAL) Screening Trial-Developing New Therapies for Relapsed Leukemia's (2022 to date)
- Co-Investigator: Protocol for the Enrollment on the Official COG Registry, the Childhood Cancer Research Network (2011 to date)
- Co-Investigator: A Children's Oncology Group Protocol for Collecting and Banking Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Research Specimens (2011 to 2020)
- Co-Investigator: AHOD04B1, Hodgkin Disease (HD) Banking Study (2011 to 2016)
Development
- Development of communication tool for surgery team central line placement (2019)
- Quality Improvement Project - Central Venous Access Infection rate in high-risk Oncology patient (2019 to date)
- Collaborated in the development of High Dose Methotrexate Rapid Pre-hydration algorithm (2018)
- Collaborated in the development of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell Cytokine Release Syndrome and Neurotoxicity Grading & Management Progress Note (2016)
- Collaborated in the development of CHOC’s Outpatient Management of Fever/Neutropenia in “Low Risk” Designated Oncology Patient with Central Line Care Guideline (2014)
- Collaborated in the development of CHOC’s Empiric Antifungal Therapy in High Risk Oncology Patients (2013)
PROFESSIONAL ACADEMIC SERVICES
- CHOC - Advanced Practice Provider - Chair (2021 to present)
- CHOC - Advanced Nurse Practitioner Council Chair (2021 to present)
- Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty - Recruitment & Benefits Committee Member (2022 to present)
- Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty Advanced Practice Provider Subcommittee Member (2022 to present)
- Oncology Pre-arrest Prevention Committee Nurse Practitioner Rep (2021 to present)
- Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Mentoring Committee Liaison (2018 to 2022)
- Assistant Clinical Professor UCLA School of Nursing (2018 to present)
- Oncofertility Program Nurse Practitioner Lead (2016 to present)
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Work Group NP rep (2016 to 2020)
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Admission Workflow Task Force (2016 to present)
- CHOC Leukemia/Lymphoma Program Member (2013 to present)
PUBLICATIONS
- Standardizing Risk Assessment for treatment Related Gonadal Insufficiency and Infertility in Childhood Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer: the PIN Risk Stratification System, Journal of Adolescent & Young Adult Volume 9 number 6 (2020)
- Testicular tissue cryopreservation: 8 years of experience from coordinated network of academic centers. Human Reproduction, Vol. 34, No. 6 pp 966-977 (2019)
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
- Oncofertility Consortium Member (2016 to date)
- Oncofertility Consortium: Pediatric and Adolescent Committee/Pediatric Initiative Network (2017 to date)
- Oncofertility Consortium: Navigation Committee member (2017-to date)
- Children's Oncology Group (2007 to date)
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners: National & Orange County Chapter (2005 to date)
- Sigma Theta Tau, Honor Society of Nursing- Gamma Chapter Member (2005 to dateO
Conference Presentations/Teaching Experience
- HOT Topics presenter: Oncofertility Lecture (2022)
- Enriching Communication Skills for Health Professionals in Oncofertility Program (2018)
- Presented Bone Health in Pediatric Acute Leukemia Advancing Practice in Pediatric Nutrition Conference: Nutritional Management of Pediatric Oncology (2017)
- Lecturer for Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Foundation course: Oncofertility in Pediatric Cancer (2016 - to present)
- Lecturer for Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses Foundation course: Childhood Leukemia (2015 - to present)
- Preceptor for Fellows, resident physician and graduate nursing students (2007 - to present)
Certification
- National Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Acute Care (2007 to present)
- Drug Enforcement Administration Number (2007 to present)
- Nurse Practitioner Furnishing/Scheduled 2, 2N, 3, 3N,4, 5 Permit (2007 to present)
- National Certified Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (2007 to present)
- California Pediatric Nurse Practitioner License (2006 to present)
- The Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course (2002 to present)
- California Board of Registered Nursing- Licensed Registered Nurse (2001 to present)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider (1999 to present)
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (1999 to present)
Professional
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills that assist in educating the patient and providing the highest level of patient care.
- Background in functional medicine provides a broader understanding of diseases' interconnected complexity and underlying causes.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills, which assist in determining a diagnosis even with the toughest cases.
- Strong interpersonal skills that help me work closely with other members of the care team for the best treatment plans.
- Skilled in motivational interviewing, including listening closely to patients, learning more about their complaints, and providing better treatment options for enhanced patient compliance.
- Effective at multitasking and experienced in working in high-stress environments, including very busy medical clinics.
Volunteer Work
- 2023 AANP National Conference, New Orleans, LA - (2023)
- Empowering Palliative Care Outside the Hospital Walls, Online - (2023)
- World Nursing Conference, San Francisco, CA - (2023)
- NAHN 2022 Annual Conference, Miami, FL - ( 2022)
- National Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Las Vegas, NV - (2019)
Timeline
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
CHOC Children's Hospital
09.2011 - Current
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
03.2007 - 09.2011
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
KidsDoc
08.2006 - 05.2008
Registered Nurse - Acute Care/PICU
UCLA Medical Center
07.2001 - 03.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
University California Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Saddleback College
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