Registered Nurse Medical

Karol Dalton-Kempke

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ** ***** **

City: Arlington Heights

State: IL

Zip: 60005

Country: USA

Phone: 847-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: 80

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Karol Dalton-Kempke, RN, BSN,OCN847-***-**** *********@********.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:An accomplished registered nurse in case management in a wide range of healthcare settings. Has experience in Pharmacogivilance safety review reporting adverse events, determining seriousness, expectedness and prioritizing timeline of response to the federal authorities. Has 5 years experience in oncology nursing, chemotherapy infusion, using skilled clinical judgements to identify problems and implement a prompt resolution. Offers patient and caregiver education and the tools for symptom management. Excellent resource to fulfill patient care needs. Willing to be flexible and support a collaborate effort in the work environment. Able to enhance team performance with communication and humor. Efficient at pooling resources to maintain an effective working relationship with all departments. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC, Deerfield, IL February 2011-Jun-2012

Safety Review Specialist

Perform initial safety review and triage of adverse events to determine seriousness, expectedness and priority, including the timeline for response.Writes narratives summarizing all relevant medical information for individual case safety reports.Code medical terms using standardized medical dictionaries (such as MedDRA).Using expertise in therapeutic area, ensure that data has been entered and coded correctly by Data Coordinators and Medical Reviewers.Perform case investigation to gather all required medical information, including query generation, tracking, and follow up with reporters.Take initiative to recognize, prioritize escalate potential safety/compliance issuesCollaborate with relevant counterparts in the Baxter Global Network in pharmacovigilance to facilitate the global exchange of safety information.

CANCER TREATMENT CENTERS of AMERICA, Zion, IL September2008-October2010 Nurse Navigator

Performed telephone triage assessing new patients for EGOG status, confirm they are safe to travel and determine that a new assessment was at the appropriate time.Attended to patients as go to person with daily nursing assessment from Day 1until their decision to treat or return home.Functioned as a link between patients and multidisciplinary team members by making referrals as needed; including social workers, dietitians, acupuncturists, massage therapists, pain management, and naturopaths. Instructed patients and families regarding their diagnoses, treatment options, and available resources including clinical trials.Participated in weekly Tumor Board meetings.Initiated outreach programs to establish and maintain positive workflows with key internal and external customers.

CANCER CARE and HEMATOLOGY SPECIALISTS, Arlington Heights, IL March 2007-September 2008

Chemotherapy Nurse Clinician

Managed and coordinated the care of eight (8) patients daily, including premedication and chemotherapy IV infusions, accessing all intravenous delivery systems, including venipuncture, Port-A-Catheters, and PICC lines.Responded to all patient emergencies including infusion reactions, hypoxia, low blood sugar, and dehydration.Instructed patients on chemotherapy drugs and the management of their side effects.Performed telephone triage providing nursing assessment, medication counseling, instructions to manage chemotherapy complaints, blood test results, skin reaction management, nutrition and fluid intake counseling, and pain management.Participated in bone marrow biopsies and provided conscious sedation.Scheduled patients for chemotherapy, follow up blood tests, scanning.Contacted DME home oxygen and medical equipment needed in the home.Educated patients about their which in turn empowered them to participate in their care.Followed all OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents and biohazardous wastes.

ADVOCATE HOME HEALTH, Downers Grove, IL March 2005-September 2007

Infusion Nurse

Managed a caseload of 20-25 patients per week providing infusion therapy and instructions to the patient and family on using a variety of medications and infusion devices.Performed IV line and CAD pump troubleshooting.Educated patients and caretakers in aseptic technique, medications, equipment handling and maintenance, and proper storage of all IV infusion equipment

RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Chicago, IL September 2000-March 2005

Critical Care Nurse / Charge Nurse

Acted as Charge Nurse for a 25-bed Coronary Care and Coronary Surveillance Unit where patients received care for a wide-array of heart disease disorders including open heart surgery, pacemaker placements, left ventricular assisted devices, AICDs, cardiac catheterization, and electro-physiology.Performed hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator patient care, and care for patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Intraortic Balloon Pumps.Administered infusions including blood products, Flolan for pulmonary hypertension, Cathflow, and hemodynamic stabilizing medications (i.e., Dopamine, Dobutamine, Epinephrine, and Amiodorone. Coordinated nursing care for patients and provided leadership by working with multidisciplinary team, ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.Maintained standards of accurate and complete record-keeping and maintenance of patients records.Provided compassionate, conscientious nursing care that empowered the patient with confidence in their nursing care.

EDUCATION BSN, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL Oncology Certificate in Nursing

CERTIFICATIONS and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

CPR Certified, 2012

ONS Member

OCN Certification 2010

COMPUTER SKILLS Microsoft Office, Email, Internet

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