The Nursing Team/Transplantation programs require highly
educated nurses who are specially trained to manage the
complexities associated with transplantation and related
treatments. Nurses in the outpatient settings become true
partners with their patients, seeing them from their first visit
here throughout the entire course of treatment and follow-up.
Our inpatient nurses are committed to the comprehensive care of
patients admitted to the hospital, and our low patient to nurse
ratio assures patients of individualized, attentive care.
Other Health Professionals
The multiple myeloma team includes advanced practice nurses (APNs),
nutritionists, social workers, specialists in behavioral
medicine, stem cell laboratory technicians, data managers,
physicians from diverse clinical specialties, and others. All
team members play a role in ensuring that patients receive
optimal care and attention to all their needs.
Physician's Assistants
Aimee Elliott
Aime Elliott is the
Myeloma Institute’s physician assistant. Aimee graduated from Mercy College in
Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., in 2003 and worked as a physician assistant in the emergency
room of Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y. Assigned to MIRT Director
Dr. Bart Barlogie, Aimee can fulfill many of the duties of a physician,
including seeing patients in the MIRT clinic and prescribing most medications.
Advanced Practice Nurses
An
Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APN) is a registered nurse
(RN) who has completed a nurse practitioner program and holds
national certification as a nurse practitioner from a Board
approved certifying body.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners can:
Perform physical examinations
Order, perform and interpret lab and X-ray studies
Diagnose and treat acute health problems such as infections and
injuries
Diagnose, treat and monitor chronic conditions such as high
blood pressure
Prescribe pharmaceuticals if they
have a Certificate of Prescriptive Authority issued by the Board
of Nursing
At
the Myeloma Institute, Advanced Nurse Practitioners work in
close collaboration with physicians as integral members of the
health care team. APNs provide patient care related to
administration of chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation
in the outpatient setting. They follow patients on the inpatient
unit and provide continuity of care throughout the patient’s
treatment.
Jill Avery
Joined
Myeloma Institute as Advanced Practice Nurse in 2005.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner Certification, University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, 1985
Master of Nursing Science, Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Practice
Nurse, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing, 2005
Chemotherapy Administration Certification, 2002
Oncology Certified Nurse, 2004
Tammy Burr
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 1998.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner program,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1982
Master of Nursing Science, Family Nurse Practitioner Program,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1995
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner since 1966
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse since 1998.
Nadine Baxter
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 2000.
Associate Degree in Nursing, William Buchanan School of Nursing,
Texarkana, Texas, 1977.
Bachelor of Arts and Applied Sciences, East Texas State
University, Texarkana, Texas, 1988
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, 1995.
Master of Nursing Science, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2000.
Certification held in Oncology Nursing and American Academy of
Nurse Practitioners in the area of Acute Care.
Deena Chacko
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 1998.
In nursing at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
since 1976.
General Nursing Degree, Christian Hospital, Jobat, India, 1971
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, 1995
Master of Nursing Science, Advanced Acute Adult Care Nurse
Practitioner, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1998
Sarah Karpoff
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 2001.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Arkansas at Little
Rock, 1993
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, 1993
Master of Nursing Science, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2000
Oncology Certified Nurse
Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Peggy Sue Shinkle
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 2002.
Bachelor of Science, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton,
Texas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arizona, Tucson,
Arizona, 1976
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, Texas
A&M University, Corpus Christi, Texas
Oncology nursing experience since 1984.
Michael Robinson
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 1999.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Central Arkansas,
1993
Master of Nursing Science, Family Nurse Practitioner, University
of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1998
Jo Beth James
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 1999.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, 1994
Master of Science in Nursing, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner,
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1998
Oncology nursing experience since 1993.
Cynthia Davis
Advanced Practice Nurse at the Myeloma Institute since 1998.
Associate Degree in Nursing, University of Arkansas at Little
Rock, 1988
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, 1993
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences, 1997
National Certification – Family Nurse Practitioner, 1998
Ellen Sullivan
Advanced Practice Nurse with the Myeloma Institute since 2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences 1997
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Arkansas for Medical
Sciences 2003
Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Oncology experience since 1998
Jennie
Pierce Bachlor of Science in Nursing
from UAMS in 1983 and a Master of Nursing Science and Adult Acute Care Nurse
Practitioner certification from UAMS in 2000.Prior to joining the MIRT
staff, she worked as an acute care nurse practitioner at a Little Rock
cardiology practice.
Robin Easley Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UAMS in 2003 and a Master of Nursing Science and Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification from UAMS in 2006.
Prior to joining the MIRT staff, she worked as a registered nurse at UAMS and served as a clinical instructor with the UAMS College of Nursing.
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