REBECCA BASS
Round Rock,Texas
Summary
Registered nurse with over 10 years of experience in pediatric gastroenterology, infusion therapy, neonatal, labor and delivery, and high-risk antepartum care. Expertise in managing pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, IV biologic infusion therapy, patient education, and care coordination. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, patient advocacy, and effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infusion and Clinic RN
Dell Children's Medical Group
Austin, Texas
01.2016 - Current
- Administer IV biologic therapies for pediatric patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery.
- Assess, monitor, and manage infusion reactions while collaborating directly with providers to implement treatment protocols.
- Educate patients and caregivers on biologic medications, self-injection techniques, storage requirements, and side-effect management.
- Coordinate individualized treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team of 10+ pediatric gastroenterology providers.
- Oversee infusion clinic operations including medication ordering, inventory management, scheduling, and EMR documentation.
- Perform telephone triage for a high-volume pediatric specialty practice, assessing patient needs and coordinating timely care.
- Serve as primary liaison between providers, patients, and families, particularly for complex intestinal rehabilitation cases.
- Secure prior authorizations for procedures, imaging, specialty medications, and home health services.
- Coordinate endoscopic procedures and maintain comprehensive EMR documentation.
Registered Nurse - Neonatal & Women's Services
Round Rock Medical Center
Round Rock, Texas
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided comprehensive newborn assessment and postpartum nursing care.
- Administered medications and interventions while collaborating with OB and pediatric providers.
- Delivered lactation education, discharge teaching, and emotional support to new families.
Registered Nurse - Antepartum Home Health
Alere Women and Children's Health
Austin, Texas
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Independently managed high-risk antepartum patients in home settings.
- Administered progesterone injections and initiated in-home IV therapies.
- Conducted patient assessments and communicated significant findings to managing providers.
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
North Austin Medical Center, St. David's Women's Center of Texas
Austin, Texas
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Delivered nursing care throughout antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and surgical settings.
- Assisted with obstetric emergencies, PACU care, IV therapy, medication administration, and patient education.
- Maintained complete EHR documentation while supporting positive maternal and newborn outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Lubbock, TX01-2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education)
University of Houston
Houston, TX05-1994
Skills
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- IV Biologic Infusions
- Infusion Reaction Management
- Pediatric IV Access & Phlebotomy
- IBD Patient Management
- Care Coordination
- Telephone Triage
- Prior Authorizations
- Patient & Family Education
- EHR/EMR Documentation
- Neonatal Care
- Labor & Delivery
- High-Risk Antepartum Care
- BLS & PALS Certified
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Texas, Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Current
Degree
BSN, RN
Professional Highlights
- More than a decade of nursing experience across pediatric, maternal-newborn, and infusion specialties.
- Extensive experience educating patients and caregivers on complex therapies and chronic disease management.
- Strong background in care coordination, insurance authorization, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
Timeline
Infusion and Clinic RN
Dell Children's Medical Group
01.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse - Neonatal & Women's Services
Round Rock Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse - Antepartum Home Health
Alere Women and Children's Health
01.2014 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
North Austin Medical Center, St. David's Women's Center of Texas
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education)
University of Houston