Biography
Colleen Lewis, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, is senior vice president of cancer nursing for Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory Healthcare. In this role, she leads cancer nursing practice, education and research across all Winship locations with a focus on advancing patient-centered care at the highest level of quality and safety and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Prior to her current role at Winship, Colleen served as vice president for nursing and research at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. She began her career as a staff nurse in Winship’s Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant Center and was promoted to leadership positions with increasing responsibility during her distinguished 15-year tenure with Winship. As director of clinical operations for Winship’s Phase I Clinical Trials Unit, she collaborated with executive leaders, nurses, physicians and administrators to ensure the highest standard of patient care and research conduct. She also spearheaded successful strategic initiatives as assistant director of process improvement and oversaw myriad aspects of clinic operations as interim director of the ambulatory infusion center on Winship’s Clifton campus.
Education
Colleen earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Miami and a master’s in nursing from the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University.
Titles & Roles
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Senior Vice President, Cancer NursingWinship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory Healthcare
Professional Memberships
Colleen is an affiliate member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and a member of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology and the Oncology Nursing Society, serving on its Nurse Practitioner Special Interest Group. Additionally, she has served on committees and task forces for the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology, Association of Community Cancer Centers and the Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner program.
Publications
As a clinical researcher, Colleen has authored or co-authored more than 50 scientific abstracts and peer-reviewed articles related to her contributions to clinical trials and patient care.
Awards
Colleen is the recipient of the Oncology Nursing Foundation’s Leadership Scholarship, two Oncology Nursing Society conference travel scholarships and Winship’s Katie Ferraris Taylor Oncology Nursing Fund Award.