Karen Barnes
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated RN with over 20 years of experience that includes oncology intensive care nursing, extensive outpatient infusion therapy with both peripheral and central lines as well as patient education with excellent communication and assessment skills to ensure optimal patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BMT Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Proficient with starting PIV's, accessing ports and using PICC lines as needed for medications, IV therapy and lab draws.
- Maintained and monitored central line care per policy.
- Monitored telemetry patients and provided interventions as warranted.
- Provided wound care per policy.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, medications and possible side effects.
- Collaborated with other team members regularly and as needed to address every aspect of patient care.
RN Staff Nurse
Medical City Hospital Dallas
Dallas, TX
02.2022 - 05.2023
- On the bone marrow transplant floor, I work closely with a team to care for patients pre and post transplant as well as patients with complications from the transplant or cancer itself
- Administer blood/ blood products and electrolytes per protocol through both peripheral IV’s and central lines as well as telemetry and cardiac drips per MD orders
- Patient education for both the patient and family.
Infusion RN
Texas Oncology
Dallas, TX
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Administer chemotherapy and biological agents through ports, PICC lines and peripheral IV’s
- As well as educate patients on medication and procedures as well as monitoring patients for reactions
- Facilitate communication as needed through an interdisciplinary team.
Infusion Nurse
North Texas Infectious Disease
Dallas, TX
09.2008 - 02.2022
- Administration of chemotherapy infusions that include medications such as Cytoxan, Vis tide, Rituxan,
- Benlysta, as well as Actemra, Remicade, IVIG, Reclast and Iron through peripheral IV's, PICC lines and ports
- In addition, other job duties include central line dressing changes, patient education for home infusion medications, as well as injections, wound care, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
RN Admission nurse
Armada Home Health
Richardson, TX
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Completed nursing admission assessments as well as recertification's, resumption or care and discharges using the Kinnser program
- Administration of medication, communication with a multi-disciplinary teams and training/education to both patients and caregivers.
RN Infusion nurse
Texas Dermatology Associates
Dallas, TX
03.2006 - 09.2008
- Administered IV infusions of Remicade, patient teaching, assist with surgical procedures, phlebotomy and injections.
Staff RN
Dr. Brian Cohen
03.2005 - 03.2006
- Assisted with intraoperative procedures that include hysteroscopy and egg retrieval through conscious sedation as well as embryo transfers
- Other duties included IV infusion of immunoglobins, injections and phlebotomy as well as educating patients on complex medical procedures and medication administration.
NICU RN
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX
01.2003 - 03.2005
- Closely monitored care for premature infants on CPAP and ventilators as well as managing IV drips, performing phlebotomy, family education, lab interpretation, central line care.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08.2001
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- Infusions through peripheral IV's, PICC lines, trifusions and ports
- Management of cardiac, heparin and insulin drips
- Phlebotomy and injections
- Central line dressing changes
- Extensive patient and family education ranging from bone marrow transplants, chemotherapy and biologic medications
Certification
BLS
ACLS
ONS
Timeline
BMT Nurse
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
07.2023 - 04.2024
RN Staff Nurse
Medical City Hospital Dallas
02.2022 - 05.2023
Infusion RN
Texas Oncology
09.2019 - 02.2022
RN Admission nurse
Armada Home Health
01.2015 - 12.2016
Infusion Nurse
North Texas Infectious Disease
09.2008 - 02.2022
RN Infusion nurse
Texas Dermatology Associates
03.2006 - 09.2008
Staff RN
Dr. Brian Cohen
03.2005 - 03.2006
NICU RN
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2003 - 03.2005
Associates - Nursing
Austin Community College