KALI BARNES
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Northwest
Tionesta,PA
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Nurse Manager with 12+ years of oncology experience in outpatient oncology and infusion settings. Currently manages an outpatient cancer center at UPMC, with responsibility for staffing, hiring, performance management, clinical quality, and day-to-day operations. Known for calm, steady leadership; strong collaboration with physicians and research staff; and deep clinical expertise in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, BiTE therapies, central line management, and symptom control. Played a key role in the transition to EPIC as a super-user, supporting design and optimize oncology workflows.
Work History
Nurse Manager / Oncology RN
5 Years 1 Month- Manage daily operations of an outpatient oncology/infusion practice, providing leadership and clinical oversight for nursing and support staff.
- Develop and maintain staffing plans and daily assignments that support safe coverage, appropriate skill mix, and efficient patient flow.
- Lead interviewing, hiring, and performance evaluation processes; coach and mentor staff to support professional growth and accountability.
- Foster a healthy work environment by modeling respectful communication, addressing conflict early, and supporting staff through change.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, APPs, pharmacy, and research teams to align care delivery with clinical, quality, and operational goals.
- Support care of patients on clinical trials by coordinating with research staff and ensuring clinical aspects are ready for protocol initiation at the site.
- Serve as EPIC super-user during oncology/infusion go-live and beyond, assisting staff with documentation, orders, and troubleshooting.
- Provide ongoing feedback on builds and processes within EPIC to improve safety, clarity, and workflow efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to chemotherapy safety standards, central line protocols, and institutional policies to support regulatory readiness.
- Continue to practice clinically as needed, including assessment, symptom management, and administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, BiTE therapies, blood products, and central line care.
Collaborative/Triage and Infusion Nurse / Oncology RN
6 Years 9 Months- Provided comprehensive oncology/hematology care including assessment, IV and central line access, Foley catheter management, and detailed symptom monitoring.
- Safely administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood products, antibiotics, injections, hormonal therapies and non-oncologic infusions; monitored for and managed adverse reactions.
- Triaged patient calls, interpreted labs, and communicated with physicians to coordinate timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
- Obtained authorizations for narcotics and prepared chemotherapy and hormonal therapy regimens for physicians.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, regimen side effects, and symptom-management strategies.
- Supported clinical trial activities as a CONNECT Trial Nurse, including patient education and monitoring within scope.
Registered Nurse – Oncology/Medical Care Unit
7 Months- Managed and prioritized care for up to six oncology/medical patients per shift, including chemotherapy, transfusions, and complex symptom management.
Registered Nurse – Memory Care Unit
3 Months- Provided nursing care for residents with cognitive impairment, monitoring changes in status and coordinating with physicians and families.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Nurse management & team leadership
Staff scheduling & staffing plans
Interviewing
hiring & performance reviews
Healthy workforce & conflict resolution
Outpatient oncology & infusion operations
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy & BiTE therapies
Central line & IV therapy management
Clinical trials support & coordination
Quality
safety & regulatory readiness
EPIC super-user & workflow optimization
Patient & family education
Interdisciplinary collaboration (MDs
APPs
research
pharmacy)
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania, License RN663518
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
- Chemotherapy Certified
- Palliative Care Certification
Timeline
Nurse Manager / Oncology RN
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Northwest
06.2021 - CurrentRead More
Collaborative/Triage and Infusion Nurse / Oncology RN
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at Northwest
09.2014 - 06.2021Read More
Registered Nurse – Oncology/Medical Care Unit
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
01.2014 - 08.2014Read More
Registered Nurse – Memory Care Unit
Spring Wind Assisted Living
06.2013 - 09.2013Read More
University of Wyoming
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Nursing
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