Kerry Skurka is a Cardio-oncology Nurse at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Franklin, US. With a professional career in cardiology nursing, Kerry transitioned to oncology following her own cancer experience. While treating cancer patients, she frequently encountered cardiac symptoms, which led her to become the first Cardio-oncology Nurse Navigator at Franciscan Health.
In collaboration with Cardio-oncologist Vijay Rao, the cardio-oncology programme expanded to include three nurse navigators and six satellite clinics. During this time Kerry was given the opportunity to start the Nursing Workgroup within the International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS), significantly contributing to the growth of cardio-oncology nursing.
Losing both her husband and father to cancer, Kerry's dedication to her work is unwavering. Currently, she works independently in the healthcare field sharing her knowledge and experience providing consultation for nurses and healthcare programmes.
