Heidi Sadowsky, RN, BSN, OCN , CBCN , came to nursing as a second career after 17 years in the financial services industry, where she always felt she had not yet found her true calling. That clarity came in 1996 during her father's prolonged hospitalization, when she was deeply inspired by the compassion, skill, and presence of the nurses caring for him. Determined to pursue meaningful work, Heidi returned to school full time and became a registered nurse in 2008 - a decision she describes as life-changing and one she has never once questioned. She began her nursing career on an inpatient oncology unit, later worked as an infusion nurse, and for the past 12 years has specialized as an office practice nurse in breast medical oncology.
In her current role, Heidi provides extensive patient and family education, symptom management, psychosocial support, and patient navigation, while also guiding patients and families through end-of-life discussions and coordinating home care and hospice referrals. She is a facilitator and presenter of a two-day course designed to prepare nurses for the CBCN certification exam and holds two national certifications: Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN ) and Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN ). Beyond her professional life, Heidi is a proud baseball mom to her 15-year-old son and a singer in two rock bands, bringing the same passion and heart to her personal pursuits that she brings to her work in oncology nursing.