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Kwai Mung Chin

Columbia

Summary

Dynamic Oncology Nurse Practitioner with expertise in oncology and hematology. Extensive experience in managing patients with complex cancer treatment plans including symptom management and collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary teams. Experience in patient education, comprehensive genetic cancer risk assessment, cancer survivorship and advance care planning. Performed skilled procedures such as bone marrow biopsies and intrathecal chemotherapy administration. Leadership experience in piloting practice improvement programs, mentoring and training other Nurse Practitioners, overseeing collaborative nurses' clinical responsibilities.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Missouri Cancer Associates
10.2018 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care to oncology and hematology patients, including those with malignant hematologic diagnoses and complex metastatic cancers.
  • Close collaboration with physicians to develop/modify individualized care plans, from time of diagnosis to survivorship or end of life care.
  • Utilize advanced assessment skills to identify treatment-related complications or disease progression requiring prompt intervention.
  • Conduct genetic cancer risk assessments and testing for at-risk individuals or families.
  • Perform bone marrow biopsies and administer intrathecal chemotherapy.
  • Train and mentor new Nurse Practitioners, sharing knowledge in specialized cancer care settings.

Outpatient Infusion Registered Nurse

Missouri Cancer Associates
06.2016 - 07.2018
  • Administered chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, ensuring accurate dosing and adhering to administration protocols.
  • Provided supportive therapy: pain medications, intravenous fluids, antibiotics, iron and immunoglobulin infusions to oncology and hematology patients.
  • Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, including side effects and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.

Oncology Nurse Navigator

Boone Hospital Center
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Established the oncology patient navigation and survivorship programs at the facility.
  • Managed the hospital's Lung Cancer Screening Program by assessing and coordinating screening referrals.
  • Streamlined patient navigation through complex healthcare systems by providing education, coordinating appointments, tests and treatments to achieve seamless coordination of care.
  • Attended weekly multidisciplinary tumor boards conferences, contributing to improved strategies in delivering quality patient care.
  • Organized and participated in community outreach events to promote cancer screenings.

Oncology Registered Nurse (Inpatient)

Stewart Cancer Center at Boone Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2014
  • Provided care to adult and geriatric patients including management of acute medical conditions, new cancer diagnosis and end of life needs in the hospital.
  • Reviewed treatment plans with the oncologists and assisted with bedside bone marrow biopsies.
  • Administered chemotherapy, managed treatment related side effects and provided supportive care to oncology patients.
  • Involved in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients' progress, achieving optimal patients' goals of care.

Registered Nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit

Fitzgibbon Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2011
  • Provided comprehensive care to adult, elderly and pediatric patients in a rural setting, including management of acute and chronic medical conditions, post-surgical care and end of life needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, sharing real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing -

University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Missouri
Columbia, MO

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Skills

  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Patient education
  • Diagnostic test interpretation
  • Collaborative project engagement
  • Palliative care
  • Procedures - bone marrow biopsies, intrathecal chemotherapy administration
  • Comprehensive genetic cancer risk assessments
  • Proficient in multiple EMR systems

Accomplishments

    Established the Cancer Navigation Program at the Stewart Cancer Center.

    Initiated new processes to meet the Commission on Cancer’s requirements for facility’s accreditation.

    Assisted the facility to be designated as a Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening by the Lung Cancer Alliance .

Certification

The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners:

Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C).


City of Hope Division of Clinical Cancer Genomics:

Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment (GCRA)



Timeline

Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Missouri Cancer Associates
10.2018 - Current

Outpatient Infusion Registered Nurse

Missouri Cancer Associates
06.2016 - 07.2018

Oncology Nurse Navigator

Boone Hospital Center
03.2014 - 05.2016

Oncology Registered Nurse (Inpatient)

Stewart Cancer Center at Boone Hospital
01.2011 - 03.2014

Registered Nurse on the Medical/Surgical Unit

Fitzgibbon Hospital
06.2009 - 01.2011

Master of Science in Nursing -

University of Alabama At Birmingham

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

University of Missouri

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Columbia College

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