Vanessa Rutherford, D.N.P., RN, CPNP-PC/AC (She/her)

  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology and Oncology, School of Medicine

Biography

Vanessa Rutherford is a pediatric nurse practitioner focused on treating cancer and blood disorders in children. She cares for the whole patient and helps guide them and their family through their entire treatment journey.  

She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and son playing board games, watching movies and exploring the outdoors through hiking with her family and dog. She also enjoys baking everything from cookies to cakes and cupcakes.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • D.N.P., 2022, Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing
    • B.S.N., 2017, Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing
  • Certifications

    • Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, 2022

Publications

Publications