ELLEN NASON 
Mom, Wife, Runner, Cyclist, Friend, Nurse, Daughter, Pet/Animal Enthusiast, and Fire Fighter: not necessarily in any order, depends upon the hat du'jour or of the moment.
Work! I work at the VA Medical Center as an as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) in the Hematology-Oncology Clinic. I graduated from the Master of Science in Nursing program at Seattle Pacific University in 2007, and completed Nurse Practitioner certifications for Oncology, Adult Care, and Geriatrics. I've combined my work and hobbies by bicycling to work most days.
Running! I ran in the 2016 Charleston Marathon, the 2010 New York Marathon, the 2009 Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC, the 2007 Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco, and the 2006 Boston Marathon. I qualified for Boston when I ran the North Olympic Discovery Marathon in 2005. I've run in long-distance relays like the Ragnar Northwest Passage 185 mile relay and the Mt.Rainier-to-Pacific 197 mile relay. I've also run quite a few half-marathons, including the Outer Banks "Southern Fried" Half-Marathon in 2013, the Phoenix Half-Marathon, the Vancouver BC "First Half" in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011, the Royal Victoria Half-Marathon in 2004 and 2008, the Seattle Half-Marathon in 2002 and 2008, and the Bainbridge Island Half-Marathon, among others.
Cycling! I love to cycle. In addition to the daily commute of about 10 miles from home to work, I've also ridden a few "centuries" (100 miles) and many "metric-centuries" (100 kilometers). I rode the 200-mile STP Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic in 2010, and the 186-mile RSVP Ride-from-Seattle-to-Vancouver-and-Party in 2011. I rode in Cycle the WAVE 62-mile Burly Girl in 2010 and 2011. And, of course, living on Bainbridge Island, I haven't missed the annual 33-mile Chilly Hilly ride in several years.
Climbing! In 2011, I trained with the Island Fitness Train-to-Climb group and successfully summitted Washington's two highest peaks, Mount Adams and Mount Rainier.
Hiking! I joined the Seattle Mountaineers in 2012. I went through the Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course at NOLS.
In the summer of 2013, our family moved off Bainbridge Island and all the way across the country. We are now settled into our new home in Durham, North Carolina. As much as we loved the beauty of Bainbridge Island and the Pacific Northwest, I wanted more sun! Well, now we live in the right place to enjoy it - and there are hundreds of trails and hiking/camping opportunities here as well. We can't wait to really explore our new home.
Graduation June 2007
MSN, NP Pathway, Adult and Geriatric FocusMay 2003
RN Refresher CourseGraduation June 1985
BSNJul 2013 – present
Hematology-Oncology, Durham VAMC, Durham, NCProvides clinical care of oncology patients in outpatient specialty clinic, including new patient consults. Performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and management of cancer, chemotherapy, and side effects. Performs and documents complete, system-focused, symptom-specific physical examinations for patients and evaluation and management of toxicities related to cancer and its treatment. Manage complex patients with a multitude of co-morbidities and psycho-social issues. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based cancer care.
Jan 2008 – Jul 2013
Cancer Care Clinic, Seattle VAMC Seattle, WADirect clinical care including assessment, diagnosis, and management of cancer, chemotherapy, and side effects. Performed and documented complete, system- focused, symptom-specific physical examinations for pa¬tients and evaluation and management of toxicities related to cancer and its treatment. Managed complex patients with a multitude of co-morbidities and psycho-social issues. Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence based cancer care. Assistant Nurse Manager of Cancer Care Clinic.
Jun 2003 – Jan 2008
Seattle VAMC Seattle, WAPARU: Provided direct patient care and pain management for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, including ambulatory surgery and inpatient surgery.
SICU: Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients requiring cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, complex assessment, and mechanical ventilation. Patients included cardiovascular, vascular, thoracic, and medically complicated general surgical patients.
Jan 2003 – Jun 2003
Messenger House Care Center Bainbridge Island, WAAug 1994 – Jan 2003
Bainbridge Island, WAJul 1991 – Aug 1994
Seattle VAMC Seattle, WAFeb 1991 – Jul 1991
Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TXIn Support of Desert Storm
Oct 1989 – Feb 1991
Minneapolis VAMC Minneapolis, MNSep 1985 – Aug 1989
St. Joseph’s Hospital Minot, NDER:
PACU:
General Hospital:
Aug 1994 – Jan 2003
Washington Area Bainbridge Island, WAACLA:
District Advisor:
Group Leader:
Feb 1991 – Jul 1991
Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, TXDesert Shield / Desert Storm, Active Duty
Mar 1988 – Mar 1996
Active Reserve, Honorable Discharge as CaptainAnalysis of Documentation of Assessment, Management, and Reassessment of Pain in the Critical Care Setting. , Nason, Ellen M. (2007)
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