Carol Kennedy RN, BSN, CPON
Yorktown Heights,NY
Summary
Twenty-seven years of nursing experience in multiple clinical areas including PACU, general pediatrics, pediatric oncology, pediatric respiratory care, emergency pediatrics, pediatric cardiac intensive care, adult oncology, and radiation oncology. Focusing my career on the education of my coworkers through orientation design, and educational sessions designed to focus on the critical care needs of patients. Patient age range: newborn to elderly.
Overview
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Work History
CLINICAL NURSE IV - Education
MSK Kids - MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
New York, NY
2020 - Current
- Expert nurse who manages complex patient assignments
- Provides leadership in the nursing practice emphasizing in education
- Mentor in hospital-wide Evidence-Based Program
- Designed and coordinated orientation pathway for the role of circulator in the procedure room
- Principle investigator for a Performance Improvement Project - Reducing the Use of Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) for Pediatric Patients Undergoing MR Imaging
- Overseeing the data collection for Performance Improvement Project
- Working with co-investigators and statistician to begin writing the manuscript for publication
CLINICAL NURSE III, Lead Procedure Room RN - Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center
MSK Kids - MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
New York, NY
2017 - Current
- Assist anesthesiologist and recover level II patients receiving anesthesia in MRI, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and surgical outpatient procedures
- Coordinate and perform pre, intra, and post-procedural care of patients
- Initiated and implemented a Child Life consult order set to assist with a timely consult with parents and children for education prior to procedures, scans, lab draws, and education on diagnosis
- Educated staff on new standards of practice or procedures as needed
CLINICAL NURSE II, Clinical Nurse - Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center
MSK Kids - MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
New York, NY
2015 - Current
- Provide nursing care to 3-5 oncology/BMT patients with varying levels of acuity in the outpatient setting
- Daily lab work, chemotherapy/biotherapy administration including Phase 1 trials, transfusions, and recovery from sedation
- Precept new hires to the unit and cross-train nurses to ancillary areas of the clinic including lab room, procedure room and unit PACU
- Instruct staff RN's on PIV insertion
NURSE MANAGER OF PEDIATRIC INFUSION CENTER
Boston Children’s Health Physicians
Valhalla, NY
2013 - 2015
- Supervised and managed nursing care for the complex patient population in the infusion center
- Functioned as a liaison among the Pediatric Infusion Center, Inpatient Services, Blood Bank, Pharmacy and the Cellular Therapy and Engineering Laboratory (CTEL) services
- Coordinated home care and infusion center therapies through collaboration with insurance companies, outside pharmacies and home care companies
- Performed all direct patient care activities including IV placement, accessing central lines, mixing and administering chemotherapy safely through a central or peripheral line
- Monitored progress of critically ill patients and facilitated hospital admissions
- Established and provided education on new or revised policies, procedures and/or standards of nursing practice in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/SCT
- Resident training in venipuncture, IV placement and central venous access
CLINICAL NURSE II, Pediatric Inpatient Unit M9
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
New York, NY
2012 - 2013
- Coordinated and provided direct patient care, including chemotherapy administration and blood products, to pediatric oncology patients in both the inpatient and after hours/weekend observation unit
- Primary nurse and engaged in patient/family education pertaining to diagnoses and treatments; provided continual psychosocial support and advocacy
- Collaborated with other health care team members in implementing care plans and ensuring positive health outcomes
- Provided care for complex needs of oncology and pediatric bone marrow transplant patients, including the intense conditioning period and the acute and chronic recovery phases following transplantation
- Coordinated and provided direct patient care, including chemotherapy administration and blood products, to pediatric oncology patients in both the inpatient and after hours/weekend observation unit
CLINICAL NURSE III, Radiation Oncology
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
New Haven, CT
2011 - 2012
- Member of team of physicians, physicists and radiation therapists charged with optimizing Gamma Knife radiosurgery procedure protocols
- Addressed patient’s physical and emotional issues through strong communication and education
- Collaborated with other health care team members in implementing care plans and ensuring positive health outcomes
- Sedation Committee member resulting in hospital-wide pediatric sedation recovery policy in radiation oncology
- Authored a resource pamphlet for the pediatric BMT unit to inform and educate parents and children concerning total body irradiation in radiation oncology
CLINICAL NURSE III, Pediatric Specialty Center
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
Guilford, CT
2008 - 2011
- Addressed patient’s physical and emotional issues through strong communication and education
- Worked with oncology patients and served as point person for new infusion smart pumps
- Key member of interdisciplinary team responsible for initial patient assessments, treatment planning, cross-functional facilitation, and identification of opportunities for positive change, and continuous quality improvement
- Member of Pediatric Cluster Group with a focus on collaborative governance, enhanced practice models, change management, process improvements, outcomes analysis, and lessons learned
- Represented Yale in a consulting study and participated in an initiative to streamline flows and processes, resulting in improved administration of chemotherapy, which served in a future model by Yale
CLINICAL NURSE II, Pediatric Oncology/Respiratory Care Unit
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
New Haven, CT
2004 - 2008
- Chemotherapy Preceptor and Charge Nurse on a 17-bed unit, as well as Pediatric Cluster Group Representative
- Training, mentoring and development of nursing teams
- Combined quality care with the creation of a patient and family-centered practice
CLINICAL NURSE II, Emergency Department Level II Trauma Center
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, CT
2004 - 2006
- Provided acute nursing care in a Level II Emergency Department and Trauma Center
- Performed patient triage, assisting with medical/emergency interventions and crisis management protocols
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate evidence-based patient care
- Worked in collaboration and in partnership with interdisciplinary teams using feedback and outcomes as a baseline for the pursuit of Best Practices
CLINICAL NURSE III, Children's Emergency Department
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST
Pembroke Pines, FL
1997 - 2004
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor for new hires for eight bed emergency department
- Provided acute care nursing to pediatric populations from triage to discharge
- Planned individualized age-appropriate evidence-based patient care through an interdisciplinary team approach
- Performed ongoing patient assessments and re-evaluation of patient problems or needs
- Provided nursing support when transporting critically ill patients to our sister hospital, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
CLINICAL NURSE I, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
MIAMI Miami Children's
Hospital HOSPITAL
Miami, FL
1996 - 1998
- Provided acute nursing to pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery and interventional catheterization, requiring highly specialized pre-and post-op care
- Maintained and managed patients who required telemetry, vasoactive medication titration, pulmonary artery monitoring, arterial pressure monitoring, ventilation support and management, and ICP monitoring
NURSE CLINICIAN, Home Infusion (Per Diem)
COLLINS IV CARE/WALGREENS INFUSION SERVICES
Stratford, CT
2007 - 2013
- Administer and teach medication administration to patients discharged home on IV therapy, including chemotherapy in the home for patients preparing for autologous stem cell transplant (BEAM)
- Administer IVIG in home for pediatric and adult patients
- Educated parents on administering injections at home
- Responsible for initiation of vascular access by peripheral IV or central port access
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Broward College
Broward, FLAssociate of Arts in Psychology -
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FLBachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Mentor for Evidence-Based Practice
- Performance improvement projects
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Unit leadership
- Give and receive feedback
- Formative education
- Crisis management
- Compassionate care
- Interpersonal skills
- Therapeutic relationships
- Treatment planning
- Partnership building
Certification
- Registered Nurse: State of New York
- Registered Nurse: State of Connecticut
Accomplishments
Accepted for a concurrent session podium presentation at the Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute for Evidence-based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare 2023 Summit
Departmental Activities & Committees
- Unit-Based RISQ Committee – January 2016 – Present
- Peri Anesthesia Council Member – January 2018 - Present
Professional Organizations & Certifications
- National, Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON), 2009-present, 12/2025
- Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Provider (APHON), 10/2025
- Association of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses (APHON), 06/2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life PALS, 04/2025
- Basic Life Support; CPR; AED, 04/2025
Extracurricular involvement
- Principal investigator in an ongoing performance improvement project to reduce the use of monitored anesthesia care in pediatric patients undergoing MRI at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
- Innovative Advanced Cancer Research Foundation, Founder and President.
- Quality and Safety Council Member, Pediatric Day Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY.
- Reporting to Improve Safety and Quality (RISQ) Committee Member, Pediatric Day Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY.
- Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses, National, New York and Connecticut Member.
- Pediatric Oncology Safe Patient Flow Committee Member, Yale Cancer Center, Yale New Haven Hospital, CT.
Timeline
CLINICAL NURSE IV - Education
MSK Kids - MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
2020 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE III, Lead Procedure Room RN - Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center
MSK Kids - MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
2017 - Current
CLINICAL NURSE II, Clinical Nurse - Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center
MSK Kids - MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
2015 - Current
NURSE MANAGER OF PEDIATRIC INFUSION CENTER
Boston Children’s Health Physicians
2013 - 2015
CLINICAL NURSE II, Pediatric Inpatient Unit M9
MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
2012 - 2013
CLINICAL NURSE III, Radiation Oncology
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
2011 - 2012
CLINICAL NURSE III, Pediatric Specialty Center
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
2008 - 2011
CLINICAL NURSE II, Pediatric Oncology/Respiratory Care Unit
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
2004 - 2008
CLINICAL NURSE II, Emergency Department Level II Trauma Center
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
2004 - 2006
CLINICAL NURSE III, Children's Emergency Department
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WEST
1997 - 2004
CLINICAL NURSE I, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
MIAMI Miami Children's
Hospital HOSPITAL
1996 - 1998
NURSE CLINICIAN, Home Infusion (Per Diem)
COLLINS IV CARE/WALGREENS INFUSION SERVICES
2007 - 2013
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Broward College
Associate of Arts in Psychology -
Miami Dade Community College
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
University of Phoenix
- Registered Nurse: State of New York
- Registered Nurse: State of Connecticut
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