Sally Rafikh

Coordinate and facilitate connections between patients and program-approved, patient-centered resources. Provide direct educational training to patients of specific disease states and assigned medication. Support multiple disease states and medication as needed. Provide patient-focused education to promote behavioral change for the empowerment of patients to improve specific treatment compliance. Foster appropriate dialogue between patients and health-care providers. Proficient in delivering Virtual Education using different channels, including telephonic, video, secure messaging, and SMS. Exceptional communication skills, organization, and time management skills, including managing multiple territories and prioritizing projects and deadlines.

Skills: Bladder cancer and all GU and H/N cancer Education and clinical resources for Bladder Cancer ,reviewing patient medical records to determine clinical appropriateness, service, and timing of appointment(s). Developed Bladder Cancer Education for staff. Pesented abstracts on Bladder cancer and immunotherapy at a National Conference (ONS).

ClinicalNurse III Skills: Bladder Cancer Ambulatory Office Practice Nurse triage, intake assessment, educating patients, family members, on disease process on chemotherapy+ immunotherapy treatment, and toxicity management. Management of Percutaneous tubes issues as needed. Assist with Clinical research as needed . Mentor and resource for nurses and other staff members. Present at National Conference(ONS) on Nephrostomy tube management. Presented at MSKCC Immunotherapy Day on Management of IRAEs on Checkpoint Inhibitors. Presented abstract at National Level on Management of IRAEs on Checkpoint inhibitors. Participated in Hospital Council Participated in Community Events on behalf of MSKCC.