Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Affiliations
Roles and Responsibilities
Certification
Timeline
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Cara R. Thomas

Bozeman,MT

Summary

I am currently looking to relocate to the Kansas City area. I have worked in Oncology since 2014 in outpatient care settings and do love what I do. I am not opposed to change though and have recently given great consideration to trying something new. I have worked with the EPIC charting system since 2014 and have been a Super User and enjoy helping others to be Epically Efficient.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinic Nurse

Bozeman Deaconess Health Cancer Center
08.2023 - Current
  • Medical Oncology : Outpatient
  • Maintained detailed documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced clinic efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in nursing care.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans for optimal health improvements.

Ambulatory Care Coordinator

KUCC-LS
05.2019 - 08.2023
  • Ensured a safe environment for patients within the ambulatory setting by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining clean workspaces.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by providing nursing care across various outpatient settings such as primary clinics, specialty services, or day surgery units.
  • Streamlined communication between team members by utilizing electronic medical records and timely documentation of interventions.
  • Assisted with implementing evidence-based practice guidelines within the ambulatory setting to improve patient care quality and outcomes.

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

KUCC- North/NKC
11.2017 - 05.2019

Same responsibilities as KUCC - LS.


Clinical Nurse Coordinator

GYN/ONC
08.2014 - 11.2017

Same responsibilities as KUCC North and KUCC LS.


Night Shift RN- PCU

Saint Luke’s Health System
05.2010 - 07.2014
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.

Night Shift RN- PCU

Heartland Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 07.2010
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

Education

BSN -

Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, Missouri
01.2009

Skills

  • Compassionate communication
  • Treatment implementation
  • Telephone triage
  • Clinic scheduling
  • Nursing care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving

Awards

Nominated for the March of Dimes Future of Nursing Award in 2013, Nominated for the Spirit of the Art of Nursing Award in 2011 & 2012, Nominated twice for the Saint Luke’s East Daisy Award

Affiliations

ONS Member 2018-2025

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for management of patient flow, triage, and direct patient care.
  • Liaison of communication between front desk staff, nursing staff, physicians and clinic manager.
  • Manage the care of the patient to develop expected patient outcomes, defining appropriate resource utilization, and working with the provider to set goals.
  • Utilize available electronic tools, such as the EMR, to efficiently document assessments, clinical findings, plans for treatment and progression toward goals.
  • Coordinate continuity of patient care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality.

Certification

ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate

Timeline

Clinic Nurse

Bozeman Deaconess Health Cancer Center
08.2023 - Current

Ambulatory Care Coordinator

KUCC-LS
05.2019 - 08.2023

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

KUCC- North/NKC
11.2017 - 05.2019

Clinical Nurse Coordinator

GYN/ONC
08.2014 - 11.2017

Night Shift RN- PCU

Saint Luke’s Health System
05.2010 - 07.2014

Night Shift RN- PCU

Heartland Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 07.2010

BSN -

Missouri Western State University