Carolyn Austin, MSN, RN, OCN

Carolyn Austin, MSN, RN, OCN, has worked as a nurse since 2000, and she discovered her passion for oncology in 2012. Since working in oncology for over a decade, she has received her MSN and Oncology Nurse Certification. Carolyn was influential in developing the Baptist MD Anderson lung cancer screening program, which launched in late 2015. To date, the program has performed over 27,000 screenings where 66% of patients are stage I and have a cure rate of up to 92%. In addition to her direct work with the program, Carolyn diligently participates in community education for cancer screenings and works closely with local and state smoking cessation programs. Her areas of expertise include:

• Lung Cancer

• Lung Screenings

• Community Outreach

• Patient Education

• Smoking Cessation

• Patient Support

About Me

I am a Florida native and have enjoyed living in Jacksonville, FL since 2006. My husband and our three children enjoy traveling and sports. Our children enjoy soccer, wheelchair basketball and sled hockey.

My philosophy is to care for the whole patient: body, mind and spirit. Their caregivers are a huge part of their lives and deserve support as well.

I enjoy supporting the community through supporting tobacco cessation and education on cancer screenings. I am a current cabinet member of the American Lung Association and support local and state smoking cessation organizations.

Titles

• Lung Screening Program Coordinator

Specialties

• Oncology Patient Navigator

Languages

• English

Ages Treated

• Adult
• Senior