Pia has been working at this hospital for 33 years. She currently leads a staff of four nurses, a receptionist, a medical assistant, and her team of cancer navigation. She will work with Dr. Vanu Symington, the cancer center’s medical director, and the leader of the cancer center’s affiliate, the Huntsman Cancer Institute.
Before, I never wanted to be a manager/leader. Just recently, I felt it was time for me to step up and take a leadership position. I am honored to be asked for such a position. I hope my years of nursing experience, experience in oncology, and knowledge of cancer and cancer treatment will help me transition into my new role.
– Dawn Pieria
MHSC CEO Irene Richardson says the cancer center has grown to the point where it needs two directors. Tasha Harris will continue her role as the Cancer Center’s Director of Radiation Oncology.
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“With the growth of the cancer center over the past decade, we are very fortunate to be able to use Dawn’s experience to guide our medical oncology group into the future,” said Richardson. “Dawn is a highly skilled and caring nurse.
Piaia has worked at a cancer center for the past eight years as a Chief Medical Oncology Infusion Nurse, Presiding Physician, Navigator, and Clinical Trial Coordinator.
“I’ve spent most of my career as a nurse in the operating room,” Peer said. “When the cancer center opened, I always thought it would be an interesting place to work. There was a job opening for a chemotherapy nurse, so I applied. Best decision ever. I enjoy going to work.” ”
Piaia said she was often asked if working with cancer patients made her sad. “The answer is yes, but spending time with cancer patients is wonderful,” she said. “The medical oncology team gets very close to the patients and their families. We get to know a lot about them. Then they learn a lot about us.”
Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center treats many patients who have had great success with chemotherapy/immunotherapy, Dr. Piaia said.
“Our patients often tell us that they really appreciate the more personal care they receive in a small cancer center,” she said. Dr. Symington, like all cancer centers, follows the guidelines of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN).
If a cancer patient transfers care from another center, Sweetwater Regional Cancer Center will follow the regimen currently prescribed to the cancer patient, Dr. Piaia said. There are few immunotherapy/chemotherapy regimens that SRCC cannot offer.
Oncology is a very challenging field. Cancer treatments are constantly evolving. I always enjoy learning about how cancer care has changed. In the eight years I have worked in oncology, I have seen so many changes.
– Dawn Pieria
Immunotherapy, along with traditional chemotherapy, has become a big part of cancer treatment, she said. Another notable change in medical oncology is the use of oral chemotherapy. This has created a need for close patient monitoring for compliance and home safety education.
Piaia was named one of Sweetwater County’s best nurses in 2018. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Wyoming in 1990. She is also a Certified Oncology Nurse, a professional qualification in oncology.
“It was very important to me to study and take the exam to become an OCN as soon as possible,” she said. is the gold standard in oncology nursing.”
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