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
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