Roxann R. Bates BSN, RN

• Schedules audits and coordinates travel and logistical arrangements.
• Prepares for audits by selecting cases, preparing case lists, audit forms, and correspondence, and conducting a pre-review of regulatory, pharmacy, and case review documents.
• Attends and participates in all assigned meetings, reports, and/or committees
• Directs the on-site audit; and coordinates the site visit and exit interview with
  institutional staff.
• Reviews Institutional Review Board documents, informed consent forms, and
  investigational drug accountability records for regulatory compliance.
• Renders professional nursing judgment in the review of medical charts for protocol compliance in the areas of eligibility, treatment administration, response assessment, toxicity reporting, and data quality.
• Prepares audit reports for submission to the NCI by summarizing audit findings in the web-based NCI database.Reviews and assesses audit follow-up responses, and corrective action plans.
• Assists in audit and quality assurance-related duties, such as maintenance and updates of spreadsheets, audit documents, study manuals, review of protocols, etc.
  • Attends biannual Group meetings on an as-needed basis.
  • Researches regulatory and quality assurance issues to increase knowledge of the QA
  process.

Level III Advanced Trauma Center

• Worked in the Oncology Department as well as the Med-Surg, Tele, Behavioral Health and
  Step-down units
• Nurse Leader/ Charger Nurse responsible for the supervision of a 55-bed unit providing clinical direction to RN's and PCA's.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
• Distributed assignments to RNs, CNAs and unit clerks, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
• Provided professional patient care in the Critical Care Unit including Telemetry and Med/Surg.
• Prepared and administered oral, sublingual, trans-dermal, rectal, NG/PEG tubes and intravenous medications and PICC lines.
• Administered blood and blood product transfusions and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
• Monitored chest tubes, tracheotomy and tracheostomy care, JP drains, PD catheters, nephrostomy tubes and pacer wires.
• Functioned as preceptor providing support and guidance to nursing students, residents, and travel nurses.
• Monitored implementation of care plans for entire unit.
  Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Performed assessments of patients in the Emergency Department and determined acuity level.
• Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting and unit settings.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians
  with non-invasive procedures.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to
  provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Provided formal education to all new patients and family members receiving chemotherapy, both IV and oral
• Calculated doses of chemotherapy, mixed and administered all drug according to protocols
• Started and maintained peripheral IV's, Implanted Ports, and main central line catheter devices
• Administered bio-therapy, chemotherapy, blood products, hydration and other medications
• Monitored the progress of the patient and documented the patient's response to the cancer medications and specific oncology treatments
• Helping patients manage cancer symptoms
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies
• Provide compassionate telephonic care through team coordination

• Responsible for ensuring that all clinical trial activities are performed as outlined by the clinical trial protocol.
• Obtaining vital signs, EKG's, IV insertions, telemetry monitoring, collection, transport, and centrifuging of laboratory specimens.
• Quality check source to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Having knowledge of and implementing all SOPs, FDA GCP regulations and techniques.
• Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

• Offered exceptional service to patients and families.
• Accurately maintain patients' records and develop a suitable course of action based on
  patient-specific needs.
• Administered medications; prepare equipment for procedures & pre-op's and assisted during
  examinations and treatments.
• Obtained vitals, venipuncture, and others ancillary testing.
• Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
• Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
• Collaborated with local pharmacies to resolve and clarify issues with patient medication.
• Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
• Documented notes during patient visits.