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SHOUT OUTS to our amazing RMAPHON members and fantastic Peds Hem/Onc nurses!
This week we have a double feature-Arianna Conley and Jazlyn Flores from Rocky Mountain Children's!
Jazlyn shared the unique story about how she and Arianna bonded as new oncology nurses:
As part of your role as an RN on our pediatric unit, it is expected that you receive your APHON certification after about having a year of experience. Arianna and I happened to be a part of the same class and found ourselves floating to our BMT unit pretty frequently. We had recently opened up the unit again and floating every couple of shifts quickly turned into being scheduled full time on the unit. It was a very overwhelming and scary change as the world of hematology/oncology felt too heavy and was never really something I found myself pursuing. A lot of the nurses on the unit were also very experienced which made it that much more intimidating. However, they welcomed us with open arms and played a big part in why I fell in love with this specialty. It was certainly a learning curve but lucky for me, Arianna was someone I was able to lean on and relate to as we joined the unit at the same time. Our manager soon asked us if we would like to accept a full-time position as heme/onc nurses, and we, without hesitation, took the positions. I never, in a million years, would have thought that this is the specialty that I would end up in, but I couldn't be happier that this is now my home. While there are days that are very difficult and we don't always get the happy ending we would like, being a peds heme/onc nurse is the most fulfilling role and I couldn't be happier that I get to this every day.
Check out our social media for more about Jazlyn and Arianna!
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Highlighting Camille Mediavilla!
Where do you currently work and what is your role? I currently work in the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders outpatient clinic at Children's Hospital Colorado. I am a nurse care coordinator on the liquid tumor team.
How long have you worked in pediatric Hematology/Oncology? I have worked in Pediatric Oncology since 2006
What do you like most about your job? What I like most about being a Pediatric Oncology Nurse Care Coordinator is the privilege of walking alongside children and their families during such a vulnerable time. Being able to provide support, encouragement, and a sense of hope while helping them navigate their journey is deeply meaningful to me.
What do you hope for the future of pediatric Hematology/Oncology? My hope for the future of pediatric oncology is that children and their families will no longer have to endure so much pain and uncertainty. I hope that new treatments will not only save lives but will also preserve the joy of childhood, with fewer long-term side effects. Most of all, I hope that every child has access to the best care possible and the chance to grow up and live out their dreams.
Fun fact about you: A fun fact about me is I was the first person in my family to graduate from college, which is something I am really proud of.
Meet Gaylene Alonzo! (far right in photo)
Where do you currently work and what is your role? I am the Clinic Nurse Coordinator for the Outpatient Infusion Center at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children.
How long have you worked in pediatric Hematology/Oncology? I have worked in peds Hem/Onc for 17/18 years of nursing.
What do you like most about your job? I love everything about my job. The people I work with, the families, and, the number one, the kids: sweet and spicy, quiet and wild, young and wise beyond their years, happy, mad, sad, and everything in between. I learn so much from them, they keep me in check and keep me going.
What do you hope for the future of pediatric Hematology/Oncology? I hope for a cure, of course, and to get rid of authorizations and the constant fights with insurance companies, and that we have the resources to keep advancing.
Fun fact about you: I love trotting (not running) marathons and hope to run longer distances in the future.
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