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KARA WILCOX, RN, BSN, OCN

Dallas,TX

Summary

Highly motivated, energetic, and hardworking Registered Nurse bringing experience with evidence based care, medication management, and effective collaboration with team members to promote favorable patient outcomes. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, time management, and communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success and patient satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infusion Registered Nurse

Texas Oncology
Dallas, TX
03.2022 - Current
  • Administered chemotherapy/immunotherapy agents according to established protocols while monitoring vital signs and side effects of medication administration.
  • Provided emotional support for patients undergoing difficult treatments or procedures related to their infusions.
  • Provided and reinforced education to patients regarding signs/symptoms of adverse reactions, symptom management, medications, and plan of care.

Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse

Medical City Dallas
Dallas, TX
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Administered IV fluids, chemotherapy agents, medications and blood products through peripheral and central lines to support treatment of cancer, infections, and other conditions
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments

Medical Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse

Medical City Arlington
Arlington, TX
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented evidence based practice to promote infection risk prevention.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY
05.2020

Skills

  • Medical RecordKeeping
  • Patient Education
  • IV Administration
  • Care Coordination and Collaboration
  • Infection Control
  • Proficient in Paxman Scalp Cooling System

Certification

  • Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), 04/2024
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy, 11/2023
  • Basic Life Support, 04/2024
  • NCLEX-RN, 07/2020

Timeline

Infusion Registered Nurse

Texas Oncology
03.2022 - Current

Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse

Medical City Dallas
08.2021 - 02.2022

Medical Surgical/Oncology Registered Nurse

Medical City Arlington
10.2020 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science: Nursing -

SUNY College At Brockport

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