Kelly Karlen, RN, BSN
Oncology Nurse Navigator
My specialties:
- Cancer (oncology)
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Professional interests:
- Breast Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hematologic Malignancies
- Lung Cancer
- Melanoma (Skin) Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Genomics and Targeted Therapies
Practice philosophy: Compassion and communication are the cornerstones of my nursing practice, and I am honored to have the opportunity to use these values daily to partner with my patients in ensuring they receive exceptional care.
What are you passionate about and why? Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be very overwhelming, and I feel privileged to be able to provide guidance, education, and support for patients from the very beginning of their cancer journey, hopefully making it easier to navigate the complexities of healthcare from the time of diagnosis, forward.
Credentials
- RN
- BSN
- OCN
Specialties
- Cancer (oncology)
Personal interests
- Boating
- Hiking
- My dogs
- Reading
- RV camping
- Spending time with family and friends
- Travel
Educational institutions
- The College of St. Scholastica
Current licenses and certifications
- Oncology Certified Nurse
- Registered Nurse
Years of experience
- 12
Hospital affiliations
- St. Francis Regional Medical Center
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