Kara Ryan
Lafayette Hill,Pa
Summary
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented registered nurse with experience in hematology-oncology and CAR-T clinical research. Provides direct and indirect patient care in diverse settings. Foster trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Thrives in fast-paced, team-based environments and efficiently collaborates with healthcare professionals through open communication and critical thinking to advance patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Clinical Oncology Research Nurse Lead
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Coordinates clinical trials for hematology oncology patients with lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma
- Ensures compliance with each protocol via thorough documentation and review of each subject study visit
- Develops accurate source materials and ensures compliance from site staff
- Organizes and coordinates nine clinical trials ranging from phase I through phase III
- Coordinates education/trainings to new staffs member along with clinical trial educator
- Assists with study start up activities - pre-site meetings and qualification visits
- Oversees management/maintenance of subject status in OnCore and other tracking systems
- Experience with NCTN trials - SWOG, Alliance, and ECOG-ACRIN
- Experience with EPIC, OPEN, OnCore, Medidata Rave, and Florence E-Binder
- Conducts clinical research which includes screening, informed consent, recruitment and retention of eligible study participants while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, IATA, and FDA regulations
- Performed medical testing each study visit per protocol
- Tests included vital signs, imaging studying, EKG, venipuncture, handling of blood specimens
- Administration and education of study drug
- Performs clinical assessment of patient; noting any adverse/serious adverse events and notifying principle investigator of findings
- Communicates and collaborates specific study requirements to the research team, including sponsors, monitors, PI and study participants
- Ensure patients understand proper medication dosage and administration process
- Documentation of entire subject visit in patient chart and EDC system
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for
Registered Nurse - Operating Room Scrub and Circulator
Chestnut Hill Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Strong ability to prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery
- Thorough understanding of sterilization and disinfection procedures
- Obtained patient medical history and assess readiness for surgery
- Ensured operating room readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions
- Effectively communicated with surgeon, surgical technologist, anaesthesia team, critical care nurses, and patient family members
- Assisted surgeons by passing sterile instruments and sponges as requested
- Provided comfort while preparing patients for surgery
- Identified patient needs and determined priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
- Advocated for evidence-based practice care standards and supported adoption of care delivery innovations
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners
Registered Nurse - Operating Room circulator
Baystate Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Ensure operating room readiness by maintaining stringent quality standards and safety precautions
- Possess alert mind to respond to emergency situations
- Monitor patient vitals before, during, and after operation
- Coordinated with doctor to help in different major or minor surgeries including: neurology, thoracic, OBGYN, orthopedic trauma, and general
- Obtained patient medical history and assess readiness for surgery
- Maintained sterile environment throughout operation to prevent infection
- Performed detailed documentation on patient condition throughout procedure and transcribes into CIS, EMR system
- Prepared and set up operating room for XI and SI robotic procedures
- Effectively communicated with surgeon, surgical technologist, anaesthesia team, critical care nurses, and patient family members
- Conducted instrument, sharps, and sponge counts with surgical technologist
- Collected and properly handled specimens for pathology and frozen section
- Followed all hospital protocols, regulations, and infection control procedures
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance
Case Manager
MassMutual
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Took complete accountability of each life insurance policy from delivery to issue
- Built strong relationships with the particular firm assigned to including all underwriters, agents, and new business coordinators
- Answered all emails and phone calls from agents and new business coordinators in a timely manner
- Assured each case is handled correctly and in a timely manner
- Followed T CM for each case processed
- Adhered to the SLA 1 /2/ 1 model
- Thorough review of each policy making sure to note what is needed
- Communicated to agent on information needed to compete each
- On the True Case Management team to improve our standard work flow
- Mentored new hires and answer any questions they may have/ QA their work
- Excelled to the Barnum elite concierges' team
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Sessions, TPP, and Winrisk
Medical Technologist II
Athena Diagnostics
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Performed manual and automated laboratory tests essential to the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease
- DNA extraction of human specimens done both manually and via Autogen Flex Star machine
- Ran/maintain the Autogen Flex Star machines
- Performed manual PCR on Extracted DNA
- Performed automated AMPure DNA purification and automated CleanSeq DNA purification via Biomek platform
- Maintained proper assay documentation including proper specimen handling, labeling and preparation of worksheets
- Lead research and development on a specific trouble assay to upgrade for better results
- Trained new hires and cross-train current team members in processing proficiencies
- Complied with HIP AA and OSHA guidelines
Education
Masters of Science - Genomics
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA01.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, Ma12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Fitchburg State
Fitchburg, Ma05.2011
Skills
- Time management
- Data Management
- Electronic Medical record review
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Teamwork
- Patient assessment and education
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Patient education and counseling
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Clinical Oncology Research Nurse Lead
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse - Operating Room Scrub and Circulator
Chestnut Hill Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse - Operating Room circulator
Baystate Medical Center
07.2019 - 05.2020
Case Manager
MassMutual
05.2016 - 08.2018
Medical Technologist II
Athena Diagnostics
02.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
Fitchburg State
Masters of Science - Genomics
Saint Joseph's University
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