Type Of Business:
Medical center
Expertise:
Oncology; Infusion therapy
Major Product/SVS:
Health care
Favorite Business Publication:
ONS
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending quality time with her family; Going to the movies
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Nursing, Barry University (2009); Master of Nursing in Oncology, University of South Florida (1991); Registered Nurse, St. Francis General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA (1983); Bachelor of Science in Education, Shippensburg University (1980)
Affiliations Awards:
Florida Organization of Nurse Executives (2006-Present); Infusion Nurses Society (1994-Present); Sigma Theta Tau International (1991-Present); Imperial Polk Florida Chapter, Oncology Nursing Society (1992-Present); Oncology Nursing Society(1983-Present)
Place of Birth:
Somers Point
Children's Names:
Katie, Holly, Kimberly
Work History:
Lakeland Regional Medical Center, FL (1992-Present); H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL (1986-1992)
Charity:
Institutional Review Board member, Lakeland Regional Medical Center (2008-Present); Ethics Committee member, Lakeland Regional Medical Center (1998-Present); Breast Health Educator and Trainer, American Cancer Society; Education Consultant, Support Group, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Former Co-Facilitator, Cancer Dialogue Support Group
Number Of Years In Profession:
28
Number Of Years In Current Position:
19
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the inspiration, knowledge and opportunities she received from various people throughout her life.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession when she was recruited to the oncology unit at St. Francis Hospital upon her graduation.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Kaminski believes in the significance of this maxim, "perseverance pays off; when you want something badly enough, you work hard toward your dreams to achieve them." She is currently a faculty member at Florida Southern College.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Assessing and consulting patients with complex health issues in various disciplines; Coaching and mentoring staff nurses; Educating the staff and community on cancer-related issues
Education Certifications:
Certified Infusion Registered Nurse; Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
Awards/Honors:
Volunteer Hope Award, American Cancer Society; Nurse of Hope Award, American Cancer Society