1. CARYN M. LIEBOWITZ RN, BSN
13026 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
301-219-6264
kernerrn@hotmail.com
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Nursing Leadership
Progressive Nurse Leader Management experience in acute care and outpatient settings. Highly
effective communicator inspiring excellence and motivation for health care professionals at the
unit level, while collaborating with all members of the healthcare team and Senior Leadership to
provide safe, quality patient care to clients with multiple diagnoses and complex medical needs.
Focus on quality care objectives and compliance while inspiring excellence and engagement in
the staff.
Core Leadership Qualifications
 Team Building
 Customer Service
 Employee Engagement
 HCAHPS
 Strategic Planning
 Quality/Process/Accreditation
 Growth and Development of Staff
 Cancer Program Accreditation
 The Joint Commission Accreditation
 DMAIC Process Improvement
Qualifications Summary
Adventist HealthCare, Shady Grove Medical Center
Rockville, MD
Clinical Nurse Manager, Oncology/Medical Unit
December 2014- present
Effectively manage 54 FTE’s. Responsible for clinical and administrative management to
include budget, recruiting, hiring, training, quality, safety, performance improvement, and
mentoring/career development for a 24 bed acute care inpatient Oncology/Medical Unit.
Oncology treatment geared toward solid tumor diagnosis with some Heme/Onc diagnosis.
Designed and Implemented yearly competencies for Oncology staff.

2. Committee Member
Breast Cancer Committee
Thoracic/Neuro Cancer Committee
GI/Urology Cancer Committee
Committee on Cancer
Radiation Committee
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Assistant Nurse Director, Cancer Institute-Infusion Center
January 2014- December 2014
Responsible for the coordination of nursing services provided to the oncology patient population
at the chemotherapy infusion center. Oversees and participates in the interview process, assigns,
educates, supervises, evaluates and councils clinical employees. Participate in the development
of new clinical business, writing nursing practices and policies for implementation in the
outpatient setting. Auditing personnel files and patient charts for compliance with nursing
practices and policies. Assist Nurse Director in implementing new practices throughout the
Cancer Institute. Collaborate with Physicians, Pharmacists and Senior Administrators to
implement new ideas and strategies to improve patient experience. Maintain patient safety while
providing a high standard level of care in a fast paced outpatient clinical setting. Effectively
manage 11 FTE’s.
Suburban Hospital
Bethesda, MD
Staff RN, Emergency Department
May 2013- November 2015
Staff RN, Oncology Unit
July 2012 – May 2013
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
July 2002- July 2012
Staff RN, Emergency Department
September 2011- July 2012
Staff RN, Oncology Unit
February 2011- September 2011

3. The Medical Faculty Associates at George Washington University
Washington DC
Clinical Nurse Manager, Chemotherapy Infusion Center
July 2010 – February 2011
Responsible for the coordination of nursing services provided to the oncology patient population
at the chemotherapy infusion center. Oversees and participates in the interview process, assigns,
educates, supervises, evaluates and councils clinical employees. Participate in the development
of new clinical business, writing nursing practices and policies for implementation in the
outpatient setting. Auditing personnel files and patient charts for compliance with nursing
practices and policies. Participate in operations of the center and continue with direct patient care
providing chemotherapy in the outpatient setting.
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington DC
Clinical Nurse Manager, Medicine Unit
November 2009-July2010
Consistent responsibility and accountability for the operations and management of the 39 bed
Medical Unit. Provide leadership, professional development, quality assessment, and
improvement activities for the staff to ensure positive growth and experience for the patient’s.
Ensure that the unit function in a manner that meets organizational goals and objectives, as well
as meets standards set by regulatory and accrediting agencies. Accountable for the Quality
Improvement process by collaboratively determining needs, directed data collection, and
dissemination of data. Maintain the fiscal year budget for the unit. Effectively manage
approximately 60 FTE’s.
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington DC
Clinical Nurse Supervisor, Oncology Unit
December 2007-November 2009
Oncology unit responsibilities included assisting the Nurse Manager with operational
responsibilities of this 52-bed unit. Duties included staffing the unit appropriately and efficiently,
participating in the education and training of staff, ensuring all clinical competencies and
certifications were up to date. Responsible for Data collection and disbursement of information
gathered. Took part in the interview process of hiring and counseled clinical employees when
needed. Collaborated with all disciplines of patient care to ensure all aspects of patient needs
where covered. Member of several Nursing committees and assisted with writing nursing
policies and procedures.
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington DC
Team Leader/Charge Nurse, Oncology Unit
July 2002- December 2007

4. This role included orienting new staff to the Oncology unit. Functioned as a charge nurse and
continued to work as a staff nurse providing high quality patient care. Assisted in implementing
new policies to staff, educated all staff in chemotherapy infusion, managed patient flow and
provided staff assignment to the following shift. Was a resource to new staff and seasoned staff
members, provided consistent leadership, knowledge and assistance to the staff at the acute care
level. Successfully participated in committee work and task force assignments to develop,
interpret, and achieve organizational goals.
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington DC
Staff RN, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
June 1998-May2001
Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. This unit was a self- contained 3- bed unit for primary care of
the transplant patient. High quality primary nursing care provided to the bone marrow transplant
patient, newly diagnosed Leukemia patient and patients with other hematologic disorders and
disease.
Clinically competent assessment skills utilized to determine the patient’s needs. Competently
preformed patient care according to hospital policy and nursing practice standards. This required
excellent phlebotomy skills, highly proficient skills in maintenance of central venous access
devices and insertion of peripheral IV catheters. Prepared and administered medications,
chemotherapeutic agents and treatments according to physician orders, utilizing professional
knowledge base to ensure patient safety. Worked collaboratively with patient care team to
provide patient/family centered care.
Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA
Staff RN, Apheresis Unit
May 1997-May1998
This unit provided treatment for patients with Hematological disorders and disease. This
included the collection of Stem Cells, collection of platelets, plasma exchange and a variety of
other diseases requiring plasma pheresis.
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
Staff RN, Leukemia Unit
August 1993-October 1997
This unit was a 24- bed inpatient unit for the care of Leukemia patients. The patients were newly
diagnosed, age range from 16 to 60, in various stages of treatment who were admitted to Emory
from around the world. Initiation of chemotherapy, and Bone Marrow Transplant were the
specialties of this unit.

5. Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
Staff RN, Medical/Surgical Unit
July 1992-July 1993
Staff nurse on a Medical Surgical Unit. Provide quality bedside patient care for patients with
medical disease, and pre and post- surgical procedures.
AFFILIATIONS
Oncology Nursing Society
EDUCATION
California State University, Bakersfield
BSN June 1993