Leslie Barber
Lynn
Summary
Seasoned oncology nursing professional with a strong foundation in clinical expertise and a commitment to enhancing patient care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in EMR charting and medication administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all aspects of patient management. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills that foster trust and communication among patients and healthcare teams. A quality focused nurse dedicated to driving efficiency and improving outcomes in oncology settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hematology/Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Mount Auburn Hospital
03.2024 - Current
- Act as primary nurse for hematology/oncology patients throughout their course of chemotherapy
- Assess patients to ensure they meet treatment parameters, communicate any potential issues with providers, and work with providers to create the best plan for positive outcomes
- Collaborate with oncologists, hematologists, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, cardiology, nurse navigators, and social work for total care of the patient
- Administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy, IVIG, iron, and other non-oncology IV medications, transfuse blood products, and administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections to patients
- Educate patients and their families regarding each drug included in their regimen and disease management
- Create individualized calendars of discharge medications and detailed instructions for home
- Manage, monitor, and access implanted ports, manage PICCs, establish peripheral IVs, and perform venipunctures
- Coordinate schedules for provider appointments and treatment cycles
- Assist in infusion hypersensitivity reaction situations
- Create a calm and healing environment for patients and their families by providing emotional support
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated utilizing Epic
Inpatient Oncology Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Assess and care for complex oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, and medical/surgical patients
- Administer chemotherapy intravenously to solid tumor, bone marrow transplant, and hematology patients
- Act as night shift charge nurse reviewing patients for admission, leading rapid responses, and creating assignments
- Orient new nursing staff to the unit and teach nursing tasks per hospital policy
- Perform wound care including dressing changes, wound packing, and ostomy changes
- Dispense medication and interventions to patients, including intravenous medications and blood products
- Educate patients and families on plan of care, potential side effects, and management of illness
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families
- Collaborate with providers including physicians, case management, palliative care, social work, and physical therapy
Marketing Project & Traffic Manager
Au Bon Pain/Panera Bread Company
08.2017 - 08.2020
Associate Brand Manager
New England Confectionery Company
08.2016 - 08.2017
Cast Service Center Specialist - Seasonal
The Walt Disney Company
01.2014 - 11.2016
Florida Marketing Representative – Harpoon and UFO
Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company
02.2014 - 08.2016
Epcot Operations Support - Professional Internship
The Walt Disney Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
Vendor at Fenway Park
Aramark
05.2007 - 10.2013
Epcot Outdoor Vending - Disney College Program
The Walt Disney Company
08.2010 - 01.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, Massachusetts, MA08.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA01.2011
Skills
- Port o cath management
- Blood transfusion
- End-of-life and post mortem care
- IV insertion
- PICC management
- Venipuncture
- Experience with Epic
- Emotional support
- Wound care
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, RN2359620, Massachusetts Board of Nursing, 2021-11-01, present
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), 2020-06-01, present
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 2023-07-01, present
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certified, 2022-10-01, present
Personal Information
- ID Type: Licensed Registered Nurse
- ID Number: RN2359620
Timeline
Hematology/Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Mount Auburn Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Inpatient Oncology Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2024
Marketing Project & Traffic Manager
Au Bon Pain/Panera Bread Company
08.2017 - 08.2020
Associate Brand Manager
New England Confectionery Company
08.2016 - 08.2017
Florida Marketing Representative – Harpoon and UFO
Massachusetts Bay Brewing Company
02.2014 - 08.2016
Cast Service Center Specialist - Seasonal
The Walt Disney Company
01.2014 - 11.2016
Epcot Operations Support - Professional Internship
The Walt Disney Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
Epcot Outdoor Vending - Disney College Program
The Walt Disney Company
08.2010 - 01.2011
Vendor at Fenway Park
Aramark
05.2007 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Amherst