Carrie Sousa BSN RN

Rochester MA *****

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508-***-****

BSN RN with strong background in Oncology and Infusion Therapy Nursing and Vascular Access Devices. PICC certified, Biotherapy/Chemotherapy certified. Currently positioned as a Clinical nurse Educator for a nationally recognized biopharmaceutical company, responsible for the education initiatives to patients and health care professional offices for the treatment of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Work Experience

Clinical Nurse Educator Syneos Health– Morrisville, NC August 2021- May 2023

Completed specialized training on the biologic STELARA, key roles include educating, supporting, providing injection training virtually or in person and coordinating available resources to Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis patients enrolled in the Janssen Care Path program. Collaborate with sales professionals, reimbursement specialists, HCPs, SPPs in assigned territory with the goal of optimizing the patient experience. Solid point of access for patients navigating the complicated health care system.

Oncology Nurse Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Plymouth, MA October 2019 to August 2021

BSN RN at busy outpatient cancer center. Provide care and education to patients and family. Safely administer chemotherapy and biologics following proper procedure and protocol. Documentation Meditech based. Adhere to INS guidelines.

Infusion Hematology/Oncology RN Hawthorne Medical Associates - North Dartmouth, MA October 2018 to October 2019

Specialize in the administration of Biologics via intravenous, central or venous access ports to Oncology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology patients. Extensive knowledge in areas of pharmacology, laboratory testing. Dedicated to providing safe administration, thorough monitoring and educating of infusion patients. IV Therapy Nurse Signature Healthcare @ Brockton Hospital - Brockton, MA May 2017 to July 2019

Placement, maintenance and assessment of inpatient population of 280 bed hospital. Maintenance of central lines including sterile dressing changes, assessment, trouble shooting, de-clotting and blood sampling. Provide staff and patients education regarding their central venous access devices and infusion questions. Vascular Access Specialist RN Access RN - Taunton, MA April 2016 to January 2018

Responsibilities Place peripherally inserted central catheters, midlines, and peripheral IV's as appropriate per the policies of the Association of Vascular Access Provide education to patients, their families, and employees of client facilities in relation to vascular access devices. Trouble shoot complications of VAD: de clotting Bard ultrasound guided PICC line insertion training completed July 2016 Certified Veterinary Technician NEWENGLAND ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER W Bridgewater, MA August 1998 to September 2017

Direct staff of 8-10 per shift, work with technicians, veterinarians and interns to provide efficient productive environment. Head of training program, teach one on one with new hires, assess skill levels and introduce hospital equipment and protocols. Emergency and critical care nurse in a large 24/7 animal emergency center. Assessments, vital monitoring, med administration, peripheral and central intravenous access, surgical nursing and anesthesia monitoring, Transfusion and blood product experience. Excellent phlebotomy skills, competent laboratory skills and reception and triage expertise.

Registered Nurse (RN) Care One Inc - New Bedford, MA December 2015 to June 2016

Responsibilities Full time RN float between LTC unit, Dementia unit and sub-acute rehab unit. Responsible for care of 20-25 patients/shift. Proficient with medication administration pass, proper handling of Narcotics and documentation using Point Click Care software. Treatments include skin assessments, monitoring behaviors and emotional needs and dressing changes using sterile technique. Continuous open communication and collaboration between health departments including PT, OT, Speech, MD, NP, and aids to provide a well-rounded approach to individualized patient needs.

Education

Bachelors in Science of Nursing

Curry College - Plymouth, MA

2015 to May 2017

RN diploma- Graduated High Honors

BROCKTON HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING - Brockton, MA 2013 to 2015

Liberal Arts

MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Brockton, MA

2005 to 2008

Liberal Arts

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - Dartmouth, MA

2002 to 2002

Small Animal Care and Equine Management

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE - Durham, NH

1998 to 1999

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