Type Of Business:
Medical Center
Expertise:
Dr. Kaminski's expertise is in oncology and infusion therapy.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
Oncology Nursing Forum
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:
Imperial Polk Florida Chapter, Oncology Nursing Society; Infusion Nurses Society; Sigma Theta Tau International
Place of Birth:
Somers Point
Industry:
Hematology & Oncology Infusion Therapy
Country of Origin:
New Jersey
Children's Names:
Katie, Holly, Kimberly
Date of Distinction:
8/27/2009
Work History:
Lakeland Regional Medical Center, FL (1992-Present); H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL (1986-1992)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Dr. Kaminski's passion for her profession and persistence separates her from her peers.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
Dr. Kaminski hopes to be remembered as someone who truly cared about other human beings and made a positive effect on their lives.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
If she could solve one problem in the world today, Dr. Kaminski would eliminate poverty.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If she could have lunch with anyone, Dr. Kaminski would choose to dine with Nursing Theorist Jean Watson, whom she attributes as a very energetic individual that healed patients and also served as a professor.
Charity:
Breast Health Educator and Trainer, American Cancer Society, Inc.; Co-Facilitator, Cancer Dialogue Support Group; Education Consultant, Support Group, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
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 the 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 with 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 Practitioner
Awards/Honors:
Volunteer Hope Award, American Cancer Society, Inc.; Nurse of Hope Award, American Cancer Society, Inc.