Advanced Practice Providers

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Cyndi Adair MSN, ACNP-BC

Clinic Location:
225 Big Station Camp Blvd, Suite 201
Gallatin TN 37077
In clinic: Monday
Float: T/W/Th

Specialties:
Medical Oncology/Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Certified ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Maria Alvarado, MSN, FNP-BC

Clinic Locations:
103 Physicians Way, Suite 120
Lebanon, TN 37090
Phone: 615-453-5623
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Hematology/ Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Florida State University
Master of Science in Nursing – Belmont University

Certifications:
FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Tiffani Arthur, AGACNP-BC

Clinic Locations:
1840 Medical Center Pkwy, Suite 300
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Phone: 615-848-0488
In Clinic, M, T, Th, F

1589 Sparta Street, Suite 306
McMinnville, TN 37110
Phone: 931-815-0032
In Clinic: W

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Malignant Hematology
Benign Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Cumberland University
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Erin Bailey, MSN, FNP-BC

Clinic Location:
4220 Harding Pike, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 615-385-3751
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Certifications:
ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Department of Transportation Medical Examiner Certified
Advanced cardiac life support Certified

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Lesley Camille Ballance, MSN, FNP-BC,

Clinic Location:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 412
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-986-7600
In Clinic: W/F

Specialties:
Hematology Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Aquinas College
Master of Science in Nursing – Belmont University

Certifications:
ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Chemotherapy – Immunotherapy Certification

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Nick Barkemeyer, PA-C, MSM

Clinic Location:
Sarah Cannon Center for Blood Cancers
250 25th Ave North, Suite 412
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-986-7600
In Clinic: TBD

Specialties:
Hematology/Oncology
Bone Marrow Transplant

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing-Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Master of Physician Assistant Studies-University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Certifications:
Certified Physician Assistant
BLS Certified

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Physician Assistants

Marcie Taylor Beasley, MSN, RN, FNP-C, AOCNP

Clinic Location:
Memorial Plaza
605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-1844
In clinic: M/W/Th

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Austin Peay State University, 2002
Master of Science in Nursing – University of TN at Chattanooga, 2006

Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Certified Breast Examiner, NCBC
ONCC Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Breast Oncology
General Hematology/Oncology

Professional Memberships:
National Oncology Nurses Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology

Catherine R. Benson, MSN, AGACNP-BC

Clinic Location:
4488 Carothers Parkway, Suite 300
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-591-4764
In Clinic: Monday-Friday

Specialties:
Hematology & Medical Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee
Master of Science in Nursing – University of South Carolina

Certifications:
ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology

Amy Boren, NP-C

Clinic Locations:
Medical Park II
2200 East Third Street, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-1844
In clinic: T/W/TH

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – St. Petersburg College
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Certifications:
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships:
 Advanced Practice Society of Hematology and Oncology
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Oncology Nursing Society

Gretchen Burchett, MSN, FNP-C

Clinic Location:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-5090
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Kentucky
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Holly Bushart, MSN, ACNP, AOCNP
Director of Advanced Practice Providers

2004 Hayes Street, Suite 800
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-329-0570

Clinic Location:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100/200
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-5090
In Clinic: M/W

Specialties:
Medical Oncology/Research
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Survivorship

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama in Huntsville

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
ONCC Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology

Presentations:
ONS Congress

Jessica Cannon, MSN, ACNP, AOCNP

Clinic Location:
1840 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 300
Murfreesboro, TN, 37219
Phone: 615-848-0488

Specialties:
Medical Oncology

Education:
Master of Science, Nursing – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Bachelor of Science, Nursing – Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Associate of Science, Nursing – Motlow State Community College, Lynchburg, TN

Certifications:
Registered Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner – Oncology Nursing Society

Professional Organizations:
Oncology Nursing Society
Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioner

Tina Carden, NP-C

Clinic Location:
Medical Park II
2200 East Third Street, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone 423-698-1844
In Clinic: M/T/W/T

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- Jacksonville State University
Master of Science in Nursing- Southern Adventist University

Certifications:
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Alabama Licensed Registered Nurse
Oncology Certified Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Nurses Association

Amy Cox, MSN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP

Clinic Location:
225 Big Station Camp Blvd, Suite 201
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: 615-451-5481
In Clinic: M/Tu/Th/F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science-Biology – United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Masters of Natural Science – Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)
American Nurses Association (ANA)

Mary W. Darden MSN, APN-BC

Clinic Location:
4220 Harding Road, Suite 200, S and E Bldg.
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 615-385-3751
Clinic Days: T/W/Th
Float: Monday

Specialty:
Medical Oncology
Breast Cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Austin Peay State University – 1991
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Certifications:
ANCC – Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
State of TN – Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
American Nurses Association
Oncology Nursing Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Nicole Deline, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Clinic Locations:
Gallatin Sumner Station
225 Big Station Camp Blvd., Suite 201
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: 615-451-5481
Float: M/T/W/Th/F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Associates of Science in Nursing- Coastal Georgia Community College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Memphis
Master of Science in Nursing – Union University

Certifications:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification
Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Dana L. DeMoss, MSN, WHNP-C

Clinic Location:
4220 Harding Road, S&E Building, Suite 200
Nashville, TN  37205
Phone: 615-460-3833
In Clinic: Monday-Friday

Specialties:
Gynecologic Oncology
Sexual Health

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of New York at Albany
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Certificate of Fitness – Tennessee
NCC Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
ASCCP

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Society of Gynecologic Nurse Oncologist

Appointments:
Gilda’s Club – Medical Advisory Board, Nashville
SGO – Education Committee

Publications:
Ovarian Cancer- Sexuality and Intimacy, contributor

Tamara (Tammy) Kay Easterly, MSN, FNP-BC

Clinic Location:
2004 Hayes Street, Suite 350
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-312-3333
Fax: 615-320-7091
In Clinic: Tuesday-Friday


Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Associates of Applied Science-Nursing – Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Walden University Minneapolis, MN
Masters of Science in Nursing – Maryville University St. Louis, MO

Certifications:
AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Emergency Medical Technician
Oncology Certified Nurse
Advance Cardia Life Support Certified
Basic Life Support Instructor

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Programs Chair Middle Tennessee Chapter ONS
Infusion Nursing Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Presentations:
Oncology Nursing Society Congress
Middle Tennessee Chapter ONS Symposium

Ellen Ehleben, MSN, A-GNP, NP-C, Advanced Practice Provider Preceptor

Clinic Location:
Provision CARES Proton Therapy Center
4588 Carothers Parkway
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-716-4747
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Radiation Oncology
Prostate Cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Certifications:
AANP Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Certificate of Added Qualification in Radiation Oncology through ONS/ONCC
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
ACLS

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Matthew A. Exum BSN, MSN, FNP-BC

Clinic Locations:
250 25th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-986-7600
In Clinic: M/W/Th/F

518 W Main St
Smithville, TN 37166
Phone: 615-597-6775
In Clinic: Tuesday

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Malignant Hematology
Non-malignant Hematology

Education:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing – Middle Tennessee State University
Masters of Science in Nursing – Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelors of Science in Chemistry – Tennessee State University

Certifications:
American Nurses Credentialing Center – Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Membership:
Oncology Nursing Society

Erin Fennell, MSN, APRN-BC, AOCP

Clinic Location:
103 Natchez Park Drive
Dickson, TN 37055
Days: W, Th, F
Phone: 615-740-9413

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Virginia Tech, BA, English Literature
Vanderbilt School of Nursing, MSN

Certifications:
American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2004
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner, 2015
State of TN, Registered Nurse, 2003

Professional Memberships:
APSHO
ONS

Timothy J. Figueroa, PA-C, MSM

Clinic Location:
Sarah Cannon Center for Blood Cancers
250 25th Ave North, Suite 412
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-986-7600
In Clinic: TBD

Specialties:
Hematology/Oncology
Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – University of Miami (FL)
Master of Science in Medicine, Physician Assistant – Trevecca Nazarene University

Certifications:
NCCPA certified physician assistant

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Physician Assistants
Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants

Jessica Fosbinder, MSN, FNP-C

Clinic Location:
605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-495-7739
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Radiation Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Masters of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Certifications:
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Oncology Nursing Society

Jonathan Freese, MSN, NP-C

Clinic Location:
2390 North Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone: 423-339-0300
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology and Hematology

Education:
Associate of Science in Nursing – Southern Adventist University, Collegedale TN
Master of Science in Nursing – Southern Adventist University, Collegedale TN

Certifications:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Oncology Nursing Society
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Elizabeth Fulmer, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Clinic Location:
1840 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 300 Murfreesboro, TN 37219
Phone: 615-848-0488
In Clinic: M-Th

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Associate of Applied Science – Motlow State Community College
Bachelors of Science in Nursing – Tennessee Tech University
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Union University

Certifications:
AANP- Family Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Tennessee Licensed Register Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA)
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)

April S. Gatlin MSN, NP-C

Clinic Location:
605 Glenwood Drive, Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-1844
In Clinic: M-F

Specialty:
Medical oncology
Hematology

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Bachelor in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Certifications:
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
AANP

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Kathryn Grant, MSN, ANP, AOCNP

Clinic Location:
1840 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 300
Murfreesboro, TN, 37219
Phone: 615-848-0488
Clinic Days: M/T/W/F

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama in Huntsville
Associate of Science in Nursing – Maryville College

Certifications:
Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
Certified Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse

Sharon Hale, MSN, ACNP

Clinic Location:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-5090
In Clinic: T/W/F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology, Breast and Lung Cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science-Vanderbilt University
Master of Science in Nursing-Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC-Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS)

Laura Hollis, APRN, BC

Clinical Location:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-32-5090
In Clinic: W/F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Lung Cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Family Studies – University of Tennessee Knoxville
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Megan Hollis, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Clinical Location:
397 Wallace Road, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-333-2481
In Clinic: W/F
Float: T/W/Th

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Radiation Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Family Studies – University of Memphis
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Memphis

Certifications:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Jane Hurtig, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, ACHPN

Clinic Location:
2004 Hayes Street, Suite 350
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-312-3333
Clinic day: Admin/PRN

Specialties:
Hematology/Medical Oncology
Palliative Care

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Kansas
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Missouri Kansas City

Certifications:
ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
Hospice and Palliative Care Certified Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse Association
American Nurses Association
Tennessee Nurses Association

Katie Johnson, MSN, AGPCNP-BC

Clinic Location:
776 Weatherly Drive, Suite A
Clarksville, TN
Phone: 931-906-2004
In Clinic: Monday-Friday

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Non-malignant hematology

Education:
Associate of Science in Nursing – University of Alaska- Anchorage
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Troy University
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Adult – Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Oncology Certified Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Advance Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology
Oncology Nursing Society
American Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Andrea Knox, MSN, AG-ACNP

Clinic Locations:
4220 Harding Rd S&E Bldg, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: 615-385-3751
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Palliative Care

Education:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing – Florida State University
Masters of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Janell M. Lowe, MSN, AGACNP-BC, AOCNP

Clinic Location:
605 Glenwood Dr., Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-1844
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology/Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Southern Adventist University
Master of Science in Nursing – University of South Florida
Post-Master’s Certificate Acute Care Adult/Gerontology Nurse Practitioner – Southern Adventist University

Certifications:
ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
ONCC Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee/Georgia Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Publications:
Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection: Not Just an Intensive Care Unit Problem, Co-Author. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, February 2013

Kelsey Maduell, MSN, FNP-C

Clinic Location:
Radiation Oncology – Centennial Medical Center
2410 Patterson Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-342-4850
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Radiation Oncology
Family Practice

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing – University of South Alabama
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of West Florida

Certifications:
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Tricia Morris, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP

Clinic Location:
250 25th Ave N., Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone 615-320-5090
In clinic: T/W

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Breast Cancer
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama Birmingham

Certifications:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners- Adult Nurse Practitioner Certified
Tennessee Licensed RN
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Alia Nunn, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Advanced Practice Provider Preceptor

Clinic Locations:
2004 Hayes St., Suite 350
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-312-3333
In Clinic: M/W/F

504 22nd Ave. East
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-384-5558
In Clinic: Thursday

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Malignant Hematology
Non-malignant Hematology

Education:
Bachelors of Science in Nursing – Middle Tennessee State University
Masters of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Adult Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

Professional Membership:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Ashley Olsen, MSM, PA-C

Clinic Locations:

4488 Carothers Parkway, Suite 300
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: 615-591-4764
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Benign and Malignant Hematology
Medical Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Health Science – University of Florida
Master of Science in Medicine – Trevecca Nazarene University

Certifications:
NCCPA Board Certification
BLS
ACLS

Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Physician Assistants

Amy Ottman, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC

Clinic Location:
605 Glenwood Ave., Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-1844
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Lung cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Certifications:
Board certified, ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse, licensed in TN and GA

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology

Sloan Payne, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Clinic Location:
Provision CARES Proton Therapy Center Nashville
4588 Carothers Pkwy
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: (615) 716-4747
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Radiation Oncology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing- University of Southern Indiana
Master of Science in Nursing- University of Southern Indiana

Certifications:
American Association of nurse Practitioners Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse 

Professional Memberships:
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Oncology Nursing Society

Cathy Perry, DNP, ANP-BC, VA-BC, CRNI

Clinic Location:
776 Weatherly Drive, Suite A
Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: 931-906-2004
In Clinic: Monday – Friday

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Vanderbilt University
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Austin Peay State University

Certifications:
Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurse Credentialing Center
Vascular Access Certification, Vascular Access Certification Corporation
Certified Registered Nurse in Infusion Therapy, Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology
Association for Vascular Access
Infusion Nurses Society

Publications:
Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Position Paper: The Role of the Registered Nurse in the Insertion of Central Vascular Access Devices, Co-Author. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 2017.

Best Practices in Adult Vascular Access Resource Guide, Co-Author. Association for Vascular Access, 2013.

Vessel Health and Preservation (Part 1): A New Evidence-based Approach to Vascular Access Selection and Management, Co-Author. Journal of Vascular Access, 2012.

Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Position Paper: Placement of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) by Registered Nurses in the Internal Jugular Vein, Co-Author. 2008.

Sara Perry, MSN, ACNP-BC

Clinic Location:
Summit Medical Center
5653 Frist Boulevard, Suite 434
Hermitage, TN 37076
Phone: 615-871-9996
In Clinic: M, T, W, TH, F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Marquette University
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Mollie Reed, MSN, RN, ACNP-BC

Clinic Location:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100/200
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-5090
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Early Phase Clinical Trials
Immunotherapy

Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration – University of Texas at Austin
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society, Middle Tennessee Chapter, Past Co-President
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
Society for Immunotherapy in Cancer

Publications:
Treatment Considerations in Patients With Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: A Focus on Nursing Implications of Commonly Used Chemotherapy Agents and Their Associated Side Effects, Co-Author. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, December 2015

Nursing Roles in Cardiac Safety: Romidepsin in Patients With T-Cell Lymphoma, Co-Author. Oncology Nursing Forum, March 2016.

Promoting Oral Therapy Adherence: Consensus Statements from the Faculty of the Melanoma Nursing Initiative on Oral Melanoma Therapies., Co-Author. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 2017, 21(4), 87-96.

Melissa Rikal, MSN, FNP-BC

Clinic Locations:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-5090
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Breast and Gynecologic Malignancies

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Western Kentucky University
Master of Science in Nursing – Belmont University

Certifications:
ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Deborah Skojac, RN, MS, AOCN
Advanced Practice Nurse Preceptor

Clinic Locations:
504 22nd Ave. East
Springfield, TN 37172
Phone: 615-384-5558
In Clinic: Tues/Wed
Floating to other clinics within TN Oncology: Monday and Thursdays

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Prostate Cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee Center for the Health Sciences – Memphis, TN
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Post Graduate Pharmacy Courses – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Certification:
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
Tennessee and North Carolina Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional and Educational Affiliations:
Oncology Nursing Society
Adjunct Faculty Vanderbilt School of Nursing
Adjunct Faculty Tennessee State University

Julie Smith, MSN, APRN, BC, AOCNP

Clinic Location:
250 25th Ave N., Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-986-4302

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Belmont University
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
American Nurse Credentialing Center: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation: Advanced Oncology Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee RN and APN licensed 

Professional Memberships:
American Nursing Association
Oncology Nursing Society

Susan M. Utley, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, AOCNP

Clinic Locations:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-5090
In Clinic: W/Th

2004 Hayes St., Suite 350
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-312-3333
In Clinic: M/T

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Unknown Primary Cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University
Master of Science in Nursing – University of Alabama at Birmingham
Post-Masters’ certificiate – University of Tennessee Knoxville

Certifications:
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology & Oncology
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Awards:
Excellence in Oncology Nursing Award recipient
Middle Tennessee Chapter Oncology Nursing Society

Jillian van Orsouw MSN, FNP-BC

Clinic Locations:
1840 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 300
Murfreesboro, TN, 37219
Phone: 615-848-0488
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In clinic: T- Th

Education:
Master of Science in Nursing – Columbia University, New York
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Columbia University, New York
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – University of California, Santa Barbara

Certifications:
ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
State of Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
State of Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Amanda Vantrease, MSN, ACNP-BC

Clinic Locations:
225 Big Station Camp Blvd., Suite 201
Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: 615-451-5481
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Western Kentucky University
Master of Science in Nursing – Vanderbilt University

Certifications:
ANCC Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
Sigma Theta Tau- Nursing Honors

Sabin Von Almen MSN, NP-C

Clinic Location:
2051 Hamill Road, Suite 107
Hixson, TN 37343
Phone: 423-876-0336
In clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology and Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Master of Science in Nursing – Southern Adventist University

Certifications:
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society

Lauren Welch, MSN, NP-C, AOCNP

Clinic Locations:
250 25th Ave North, Suite 100/200
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: 615-320-5090
In Clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Lung Cancer

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Samford University
Master of Science in Nursing – Middle Tennessee State University

Certifications:
AANP Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Tennessee Licensed Registered Nurse
Tennessee Licensed Advanced Practice Nurse
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner – ONCC

Professional Memberships:
Oncology Nursing Society
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Procedural Skills:
Bone Marrow Biopsy

Maria Wood, BA, BHS, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Clinic Location:
Medical Park II
2200 East Third Street, Suite 100
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone: 423-698-1844
In clinic: M-F

Specialties:
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Education:
Bachelor of Arts Spanish/Psychology – University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Science Physician Assistant Studies – University of Kentucky
Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies – University of Nebraska at Omaha

Certifications:
NCCPA (Internal Medicine)
Physician Assistant Certification in Medical Oncology
CCRP
Distinguished Fellow, AAPA

Professional Memberships:
AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants)
TAPA (Tennessee Academy of Physician Assistants)
APAO (Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology)