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Kathleen Montesino

Cutler Bay

Summary

Oncology Infusion Nurse with extensive expertise in many areas of healthcare, adept at delivering compassionate care and ensuring patient safety during chemotherapy and bio-therapy treatments. Committed to fostering collaborative team environments and implementing innovative practices to improve patient outcomes. I have proudly served as the chair of the Shared Governance committee, and my efforts in mentorship have been recognized with the Preceptor of the Year award.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Oncology Infusion Nurse

BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
03.2021 - Current
  • Provide extensive and elaborate care for up to 10 patients with a variety of oncologic and hematologic diagnosis
  • Proficient in starting IVs, accessing ports, and PICC lines
  • Manages chemotherapy and bio-therapy treatments, ensuring safe administration and adverse event management per ONC guidelines
  • Collaborates in multidisciplinary care by rotating through key roles within the infusion unit, including Resource Nurse, Triage Nurse, Pre-Infusion Nurse, and Code Team member, to ensure seamless clinical operations, patient flow, and rapid response in critical situations.
  • Pre-Infusion Screening & Labs Review and Oncology Emergency Response (e.g. anaphylaxis, extravasation)

Scholar Nurse Partner

BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Provided patient care under the supervision of an RN preceptor
  • This position was in addition to mandatory clinical hours in my education program
  • Included were basic hygiene, wound care, patient teaching, and giving/receiving report

Physician Practice Operations Supervisor

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Supervised 12 employees in surgical office operations including assuring adequate supplies, maintaining patient satisfaction, role-modeling service recovery, participated in hiring and evaluating employees

Surgical Coordinator

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Coordinated inpatient and outpatient general surgery procedures in Baptist Health facilities
  • Liaison for physician and patient for necessary clearances and preop testing

Patient Financial Representative 2

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Patient registration, scheduling, insurance verification, managing medical records

Float Pool Secretary

BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Patient registration, check in/check out, insurance verification, scheduling, filing

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College
12.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College
12.2020

Skills

  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Symptom Management and Side Effect Monitoring
  • Service Recovery and Customer Service
  • Proficient with Cerner
  • Team Player

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Florida Board of Nursing: RN9558800
  • ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Biotherapy Certificate
  • BLS/CPR for Healthcare Provider

Timeline

Oncology Infusion Nurse

BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
03.2021 - Current

Scholar Nurse Partner

BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2020 - 12.2020

Physician Practice Operations Supervisor

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
01.2017 - 12.2019

Surgical Coordinator

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
01.2015 - 12.2017

Patient Financial Representative 2

BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP
01.2012 - 12.2015

Float Pool Secretary

BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA
01.2010 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College