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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
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Ivonne I. Velázquez Rodríguez

Ivonne I. Velázquez Rodríguez

Carolina

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in Oncology and BMT seeking a position in a healthcare facility to utilize expertise, knowledge, and education. Committed to delivering comprehensive care and support desired by patients and families. Demonstrated success in teamwork, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and clients, and leading teams to meet goals. Recognized for creating effective procedures, upholding quality standards, and aligning efforts with organizational objectives through collaboration and dedication to excellence.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

BMTCI Program Manager

Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented clinical workflows to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
  • Processed and reconciled payroll using HR Sense to ensure accuracy in staff compensation.
  • Led successful FACT accreditation processes through the creation of policies, forms, and competencies.
  • Coordinated complex donor cases, including unrelated NMDP and CAR-T infusions.
  • Managed the full cycle of cellular therapy products: ordering, collection, receipt, thawing, infusion, and documentation.
  • Represented the institution with pharmaceutical companies as a certified REMS representative.
  • Oversaw CIBMTR data reporting via FormsNet3, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
  • Directed training and education initiatives across a team of approximately 40 multidisciplinary staff.
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to the team.

Register Nurse Professional Services

National Marrow Donor Program Unrelated Donors phlebotomy services
05.2016 - Current
  • Provided clinical services for unrelated donor collections.
  • Supported donor-recipient logistics and collaborated with national and international registries.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.

BMT Program Coordinator

BMT and NMDP Affiliated NMDP Apheresis Program, San Jorge Children’s Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2020
  • Advanced clinical practice and case coordination for pediatric transplant patients.
  • Coordinated unrelated donor collections from the NMDP registry, ensuring adherence to protocol and regulatory standards
  • .Designed and led training programs for nursing staff in transfusions, oncology, and transplant care.
  • Served on the Transfusion Committee and as alternate for the Ethics Committee and IRB.
  • Authored and enforced protocols for the apheresis and transplant programs.
  • Directed successful audits from the NMDP, FDA, SARAF, and Joint Commission.
  • Managed budgets and resources for successful execution of multiple programs simultaneously.
  • Identified risks and developed mitigation plans.
  • Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
  • Monitored and evaluated program outcomes, applying findings to refine and improve future initiatives.

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator

Bone Marrow Transplant Program, San Jorge Children’s Hospital
06.2000 - 04.2013
  • Advanced clinical practice and case coordination for pediatric transplant patients.
  • Supported audit readiness and compliance with evolving transplant standards.
  • Delivered bedside care to patients undergoing chemotherapy and stem cell transplantation.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for employees.

Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse

Bone Marrow Transplant Program, San Jorge Children’s Hospital
06.1995 - 06.2000
  • Administered blood products and derivatives while monitoring for reactions.
  • Performed care and maintenance of central venous lines.
  • Handled and infused bone marrow products in transplant patients.
  • Prepared and administered chemotherapy following strict oncology protocols.
  • Delivered critical care to high-acuity transplant/oncology patients.
  • Managed holistic care of oncology and BMT patients, ensuring symptom control, safety, and patient-family support.

Education

MASTER’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN NURSING - MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND ROLE IN MANAGEMENT & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

NUC University
Bayamón
08-2024

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -

MEDICAL SCIENCE CAMPUS UPR
RIO PIEDRAS
05.1995

Skills

  • Solution-oriented and versatile professional with valuable skilled nursing experience that includes quality control assurance and professional development, interdisciplinary care team contribution, plan of care development, detailed assessments, and patient advocacy Leadership, and Ability to Work Under Pressure Combine strong administration and nursing management skills with accountability for positive patient outcomes Highly developed organizational skills; accustomed to maintaining high productivity level with heavy workloads Compassionate patient advocate who demonstrates caring professionalism when working with patients and their families Versed in the criticality of maintaining confidentiality with regards to patient care and status Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Puerto Rico and Oncology Certified Nurse Areas of expertise include:
  • Chemotherapy and Transplant Treatment Administration / Patient/Family Education / Process and Facilities Ongoing Coordination / Survivorship Care Plan Documentation / Excellent Communication Skills – English and Spanish / FDA Audits National Marrow Donor Program Audit, COG Audit, SARAF , Joint Commission Inspections / Computer Literate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Problem-solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Process improvement
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Team training and development
  • Customer service
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Personnel management
  • MS Office applications
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Analytical reasoning

Certification

  • Curso Supervisión Universidad Sagrado Corazón August 2020-2021
  • Oncology Certification, Sunrise College October 2014-October 2015
  • Nephrology Certification Medical Science Campus UPR August 2007- August 2008

Affiliations

  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy

Languages

Spanish
Advanced (C1)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

BMTCI Program Manager

Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
06.2020 - Current

Register Nurse Professional Services

National Marrow Donor Program Unrelated Donors phlebotomy services
05.2016 - Current

BMT Program Coordinator

BMT and NMDP Affiliated NMDP Apheresis Program, San Jorge Children’s Hospital
05.2013 - 05.2020

Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator

Bone Marrow Transplant Program, San Jorge Children’s Hospital
06.2000 - 04.2013

Bone Marrow Transplant Nurse

Bone Marrow Transplant Program, San Jorge Children’s Hospital
06.1995 - 06.2000

MASTER’S DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN NURSING - MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND ROLE IN MANAGEMENT & EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

NUC University

BACHELOR’S DEGREE OF SCIENCE IN NURSING -

MEDICAL SCIENCE CAMPUS UPR

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