Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
PUBLICATIONS
Presentations
Teaching Experience
Affiliations
Volunteer Activities
Timeline
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Maura Price

Bethlehem

Summary

Clinical Nurse Specialist with strong foundation in patient care, oncology knowledge, and education. Proven ability to enhance clinical outcomes through collaboration and adaptability. Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based practice. Experience in multiple oncology roles including infusion nursing, management, leadership and education in a large, magnet-designated, health network. Recognized for reliability and efficiency in dynamic healthcare environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
09.2017 - Current

Patient Care Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
02.2013 - 09.2017

Patient Care Manager

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
04.2009 - 02.2013

Staff Nurse- Infusion Area

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
07.2006 - 04.2009

Staff Nurse- 3W/ Medical Surgical Unit

Hunterdon Medical Center
Flemington, NJ
08.2003 - 06.2007

Staff Nurse- 5B/ Medical Surgical Unit

Lehigh Valley Health Network
Allentown, PA
01.2005 - 07.2006

Education

MSN - Nursing Education

Aspen University
Denver, CO
01-2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Chester University
West Chester, PA
01-2003

Skills

  • Clinical and subject matter expert in oncology
  • Experience with administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, monoclonal antibodies, and other common medications given in infusion areas
  • Oncology clinical practice guideline creation and review
  • Provides guidance, support and mentorship to oncology nurses
  • Strong communication and problem solving skills
  • Develop and create oncology-specific patient education
  • Complete audits for quality and safety data to enhance or improve patient outcomes
  • Adept at completing literature searches to ensure policies, guidelines, and education are reflective of current evidence-based practice recommendations
  • Experience with teaching numerous oncology courses to newly hired staff
  • Experience with EHR documentation (EPIC/Beacon)
  • Staff education and training
  • Patient care coordination
  • Leadership and management
  • Patient assessments
  • Staff development
  • Interprofessional collaboration

Certification

  • Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (AOCNS)- Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation Expiration date: 12/31/2029
  • Basic Life Support/CPR – American Heart Association Expiration date: 9/30/2027
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Renewal- Oncology Nursing Society Expiration date: 6/21/2027
  • Registered Nurse- PA license#: RN560964 Expiration date: 4/30/2028
  • Peer Reviewer for Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing

PUBLICATIONS

  • Rodrigue, D., Winklemann, J., Price, M., Kalandranis, E., Klempner, L. & Kapoor-Hintzen, N. (2020). Opioid misuse: An organizational response while managing cancer-related pain. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 24(2), 170-176. https://doi.org/10.1188/20.CJON.170-176
  • Price, M. (2021). Acute infusion-related reactions: How to recognize and intervene when these reactions occur in practice. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 25(5), 591-594. https://doi.org/10.1188/21.CJON.591-594
  • Price, M. (2024). Drug reactions and desensitization to chemotherapeutic agents: An overview and case study. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 28(4), 360-365. https://doi.org/10/1188.24.CJON.360-365

Presentations

  • “Reactions and Desensitizations” Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Bridge Conference 2023
  • “Infusion-Related Reaction Management” Clinical Practice session at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 48th Annual Congress Event 2023
  • “Acute Infusion Reaction Documentation in the Electronic Medical Record” Podium Presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 46th Annual Congress Event 2021
  • “The Importance of Venous Thromboembolism Management in the Oncology Population” Poster Presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 42nd Annual Congress Event 2017
  • “The Valuable Oncology Nurse Preceptor” Poster Presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 41st Annual Congress Event 2016
  • “Redesigning Orientation: Embracing the Challenge of Multidisciplinary Oncology Care” Podium Presentation at the Oncology Nursing Society’s 40th Annual Congress Event 2015

Teaching Experience

Age-Related Cancer Care- Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • “Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in the AYA Patient”
  • “Genitourinary Cancer in the Older Adult: Renal and Bladder Cancer”
  • “Reflections on Age-Appropriate Care”

Oncology Core Course- Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • “Biology of Cancer”
  • “Breast Cancer”
  • “Pain Management”
  • “Leukemia and Lymphomas”

Preceptor Recognition Course- Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • “Teaching the Teacher”
  • “Communication is Key”
  • “You can Fly”

Case Studies in Chemotherapy and Biotherapy- Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • “Nursing Management of the Patient with Ovarian Cancer”
  • “Immunotherapy- Immune-Related Adverse Events (IrAEs)”

Stem Cell Transplant Course- Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • "Survivorship and Late Effects"

Cancer Program Orientation Day- Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • Course Facilitator and Lecturer

Hematologic Malignancies and Disorders- Lehigh Valley Health Network

  • “Sickle Cell Disease”
  • “Aggressive and Highly Aggressive Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas”

Affiliations

  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • Sigma Theta Tau

Volunteer Activities

  • Relay for Life
  • Annual Community Influenza Vaccination Campaign
  • Musikfest health tent
  • J's Run

Timeline

Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
09.2017 - Current

Patient Care Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network
02.2013 - 09.2017

Patient Care Manager

Lehigh Valley Health Network
04.2009 - 02.2013

Staff Nurse- Infusion Area

Lehigh Valley Health Network
07.2006 - 04.2009

Staff Nurse- 5B/ Medical Surgical Unit

Lehigh Valley Health Network
01.2005 - 07.2006

Staff Nurse- 3W/ Medical Surgical Unit

Hunterdon Medical Center
08.2003 - 06.2007

MSN - Nursing Education

Aspen University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

West Chester University
Maura Price