Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Monica Bates

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Patient-oriented Registered Nurse looking to leverage years of Stem Cell Transplantation and CAR-T expertise into a professional, rewarding role. In-depth knowledge of clinical processes and procedures. Sound judgment and get along with different personalities. Dedicated, knowledgeable and sympathetic..

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Navigator

IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis , IN
2021.04 - Current
  • Provide education to patients and families on admission and discharge to patients undergoing stem cell transplantation
  • Set up appointments for follow ups and labs
  • Sign patients up for complementary therapies if interested
  • Active participant in daily multidisciplinary rounds
  • Make referrals as needed and provide patient and family support.
  • Facilitated discharge planning by collaborating with social workers or case managers.
  • Helped develop the CAR-T patient journal for the outpatient setting
  • Revised the pre-transplant multidisciplinary binder facilitate improvements in patient and family education.
  • Principle Investigator on a randomized control trial using aromatherapy to help decrease symptom burden for patients undergoing HSCT.
  • Developed patient education checklist for the staff nurses when admitting patients for stem cell transplantation.

Shift Coordinator

IU Health University Hospital
Indianapolis , IN
1992.01 - 2021.04
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated work activities of nursing and PCA staff
  • Directed or conducted recruitment, hiring and training of personnel
  • Established work schedules and assignments for staff according to workload and skill set
  • Monitored the use of inpatient beds and staff to ensure effective use of resources
  • Ensured staff had the equipment, supplies and services they needed
  • Developed and implemented unit-based polices and procedures
  • Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
  • Corrective actions and attendance tracking of all staff
  • Provided direct patient care to patients undergoing stem cell transplantation including ICU patients.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss issues and provide feedback.
  • Assigned tasks and monitored employee performance to ensure completion of goals.
  • Provided support to team members during challenging times or projects.
  • Evaluated employee performance, delivering individualized feedback and praise.
  • Provided shift coverage for employees, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
  • Identified areas of improvement and implemented strategies to increase patient safety.

Staff RN

IU Health Riley Hospital for Children
Indianapolis , IN
1991.01 - 1992.04
  • Direct patient care, monitor, record, report symptoms or changes in patient conditions
  • Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records
  • Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
  • Consulted and coordinated care with the interdisciplinary team
  • Monitored all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity.
  • Served as preceptor for new nurses orienting them on proper procedures related to assessment techniques and documentation practices.
  • Evaluated patients to develop and update treatment plans while anticipating day-to-day needs.
  • Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
  • Facilitated timely discharge planning activities by collaborating with social workers and case managers for appropriate placement and follow up instructions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Indianapolis, IN
1990-12

Skills

  • Treatment Coordination
  • Leadership
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Care Planning
  • Care Coordination
  • Patient and Family Support
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Promotion

Accomplishments

  • Distinguished Nurse within the IUH System
  • Exceeds expectation on annual reviews
  • Board member, Outreach Chair, of local ONS Chapter, CIONS
  • Principle Investigator for a randomized controlled trial
  • Daisy Award Nominee

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • ONS
  • BMTCN
  • ONS BIotherapy/Chemotherapy card holder

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Navigator

IU Health University Hospital
2021.04 - Current

Shift Coordinator

IU Health University Hospital
1992.01 - 2021.04

Staff RN

IU Health Riley Hospital for Children
1991.01 - 1992.04

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • ONS
  • BMTCN
  • ONS BIotherapy/Chemotherapy card holder
Monica Bates