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Work History
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Dionne Harris, BSN, RN, CRNI, IgCN

Arlington,TX

Summary

Dedicated infusion nurse with 19 years of experience in infusion care with a passion for educating nurses in infusion therapy using evidence-based practice and standards set forth by Infusion Nurses Society. Train and mentor nurses to become proficient and excel in the field of infusion care. Foster a culture of collaboration and patient safety.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

National Director of Nursing Education

Paragon Healthcare
Plano, TX
05.2021 - Current
  • Create content for nurse training and competencies
  • Chairwoman of Clinical Excellence Committee and Nursing Education Committee
  • Coordinate training for new staff
  • Oversee annual competencies for 50-60 nurses
  • Coordinate attendance to national conferences
  • Monthly presentation of focused topic
  • Arrange in-services with drug manufacturers quarterly
  • Assist with onboarding new staff

Regional Clinical Nurse Support

Paragon Healthcare
Dallas, TX
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Trained new intake clinical staff
  • Followed progress of all referrals company-wide (30-50 per day) and provided direction as needed in complex cases
  • Reviewed referrals with Medicare as payor for LCD (Local Coverage Determination) criteria
  • Reviewed specialty drug referrals for payor criteria
  • Traveled to TX, CO, TN, AL, and GA locations and audited site nurse for adherence to policies and procedures

Infusion Nurse

Paragon Healthcare
Arlington, TX
08.2013 - 08.2020
  • Provided direct care for 4-6 patients on weekend shift receiving infusion therapy
  • Mixed and administered antibiotics, IVIG, SCIg, biologics, steroids, and hydration
  • Managed vascular access devices
  • Monitored patients for therapy response
  • Collect blood samples for ordered lab work

Intake Nurse Coordinator

Paragon Healthcare
Dallas, TX
04.2013 - 08.2019
  • Managed 5 to 10 home infusion referrals per day from hospital case managers and physician offices
  • Coordinated infusion services between pharmacy and home health agency
  • Interviewed patient/caregiver for infusion services
  • Reviewed clinical records for payor criteria and appropriateness for home care
  • Discussed benefits with patients, caregivers, and referral sources

Intake Nurse

Walgreens Optioncare
Dallas, TX
12.2003 - 04.2013
  • Managed 5 to 15 home infusion referrals per day from hospital case managers and physician offices
  • Coordinated infusion services between pharmacy and home health agency
  • Interviewed patient/caregiver for infusion services
  • Reviewed clinical records for payor criteria and appropriateness for home care

Home Infusion Nurse

Optioncare Infusion
Dallas, TX
02.2003 - 04.2013
  • Administered infusible anti-infective, steroids, biologics, cardiac, chemotherapy, TPN, and various injectable drugs in the home setting
  • Maintained PICC lines, central lines, and implanted ports
  • Collect blood samples for ordered lab work
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on self-administration

Office Nurse

Women's Healthcare Services
Arlington, TX
01.2000 - 02.2003
  • Interviewed new patients to obtain medical history for obstetric chart
  • Administered hydration for patients
  • Collected blood samples for obstetric panels
  • Assisted physicians with exams and procedures
  • Answered patient calls

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington, TX
08.1998 - 06.2000
  • Managed antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum patient
  • Provided newborn care
  • Administered IV therapy to newborns and postpartum mothers

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Arlington Memorial Hospital
Arlington, TX
06.1998 - 08.1998
  • Internship
  • Trained as circulating nurse for orthopedic cases, general surgeries, and endoscopy
  • Trained as scrub nurse for general surgeries

Staff LVN

Providence Medical Center
Waco, TX
08.1997 - 05.1998
  • Performed direct patient care on a renal unit
  • Administered IV therapy
  • Provided wound care

Nurse Technician

Providence Medical Center
Waco, TX
01.1997 - 08.1997
  • Performed direct care to 10 to 15 patients per shift
  • Floated to telemetry and medical/surgical units

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
05.1998

Skills

  • Inserting peripheral IVs
  • PICC, central line, and implanted port maintenance
  • Mixing medications such as antibiotics, biologics, and steroids
  • Discontinuing PICC lines
  • Declotting central lines
  • Discontinuing PICC lines

Accomplishments

    Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)

    Immunoglobulin Certified Nurse (IgCN)

Affiliations

Infusion Nurses Society

Immunoglobulin National Society

Timeline

National Director of Nursing Education

Paragon Healthcare
05.2021 - Current

Regional Clinical Nurse Support

Paragon Healthcare
08.2019 - 05.2021

Infusion Nurse

Paragon Healthcare
08.2013 - 08.2020

Intake Nurse Coordinator

Paragon Healthcare
04.2013 - 08.2019

Intake Nurse

Walgreens Optioncare
12.2003 - 04.2013

Home Infusion Nurse

Optioncare Infusion
02.2003 - 04.2013

Office Nurse

Women's Healthcare Services
01.2000 - 02.2003

Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse

Arlington Memorial Hospital
08.1998 - 06.2000

Circulating Nurse, Operating Room

Arlington Memorial Hospital
06.1998 - 08.1998

Staff LVN

Providence Medical Center
08.1997 - 05.1998

Nurse Technician

Providence Medical Center
01.1997 - 08.1997

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

McLennan Community College

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