Carrie Boots has extensive training and years of hands-on experience with oncology patients.
She works closely with you and your doctor to develop a personalized treatment plan, answer your questions, and address any concerns you may have.
Here are some ways her certifications APRN-BC, AOCNP can support you:
- Coordinating your care with other specialists, scheduling appointments, and monitoring your progress.
- Explain your condition in a way you can understand and discuss all the available choices for your care.
- Work with you to manage side effects from treatment and improve your overall quality of life.
A cancer diagnosis can be stressful, and your APRN-BC, OCN is there to listen to your concerns and offer support throughout your journey.
Why Did You Choose Oncology?
I knew from a young age I wanted a career in nursing. After watching my mother battle cancer, I knew oncology was where I wanted to be. Being an oncology nurse practitioner allows me to make a profound difference in patients’ lives. It’s a career I chose because I wanted to make a positive impact in the lives of my patients, but it’s the impact they make in my life that truly reinforces that I am exactly who I am meant to be .. an oncology nurse practitioner.
What Do You Enjoy Most About Working at FWMOH?
I love my job because of the patients I get to work with every day. I have the privilege of witnessing the strength and resilience of patients facing life-threatening illnesses and enduring difficult treatments. It is an honor to be part of their journey. Here at FWMOH, we all share the same goals. Our team uses a holistic approach to help patients battle their disease while optimizing quality of life and patient outcomes.
What Excites You About the Future?
Oncology care is constantly evolving. New treatments and technology have improved patient outcomes and tolerability. It’s exciting to see all the changes using genomic testing to develop more individualized care plans.