Karen E. DeBusk is a nurse practitioner and medical science liaison with over 30 years of experience in nursing. She received her MSN from Johns Hopkins University and has been board certified as an adult nurse practitioner since 2009. DeBusk currently works as a senior medical science liaison for Biogen, where she establishes relationships with key opinion leaders and provides medical and clinical support. Previously she held roles as a clinical science liaison and research program manager focused on multiple sclerosis. DeBusk has extensive experience managing clinical trials and programs related to neurology.
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This resume gives an overview of my work experience and skills. I have done a diversity of things and used a diverse skill set while working in ecosystem science. Many of the skills I have learned and used are easily transferred into other disciplines.
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1. Karen E. DeBusk, MSN, ANP-BC, MSCN
Sarasota, FL
karendebusk@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
• 2015 University of South Florida, Sarasota; MBA Candidate
• 2009 MSN Adult Nurse Practitioner; The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing,
Baltimore, MD.
• 2005 Bachelor of Science, Nursing: Excelsior College, New York.
• 1984 R.N. Diploma: St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing, Towson, MD.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner/ANCC
Licensure: Registered Nurse, Maryland
MSCN Certified Multiple Sclerosis Registered Nurse 2006-present
EMPLOYMENT
8/2010 to present: Sr. Medical Science Liaison/ Biogen Medical, Neurology.
• Establishing, fostering and maintaining relationship with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to
build product awareness and advocacy.
• Primary clinical and scientific resource for KOLs.
• Facilitate and establish research opportunities between Biogen and research investigators.
• Support commercial team with medical, clinical and scientific expertise as needed.
• Mentor and train new MSL staff members.
3/2007 to 8/2010: Senior Clinical Science Liaison (Includes previous titles Sr. Clinical Account
Specialist and Sr. Infusion Specialist)/ Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Physician and nursing staff training/ongoing management of REMS program.
• Aggressive business planning and accurate territory data management.
• Education of neurology and gastroenterology licensed staff including disease process and
product specific mechanism of action.
• Communicate scientific updates and medical information to neurology staff.
• Representation of product at professional events.
8/2003 to 3/2007: Senior Clinical Research Program Manager/ Johns Hopkins University Multiple
Sclerosis Center
• Organization and management of all clinical patient care and clinical trials for MS center.
• Planning and coordination of multi-center and single site trials.
• Data collection and input for MS clinical trials, Phase I- III. Recruitment, screening and
management of trial subjects. Interfacing with CRA/CRO. SAE reporting.
• Creation and implementation of patient and staff educational programs in MS, neuro-
immunology and treatment options.
• Liaison and coordinator of patient programs with The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
(NMSS) and Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA).
1996 to 8/2003: Research Program Coordinator and Co-Investigator/ Johns Hopkins University
Karen DeBusk MSN
2. School of Medicine
3 Clinical trials, recruitment, screening and specialized testing for:
Trial for Fludrocortisone Acetate in NMH
Investigation of Orthostatic Stress in Pathogenesis of Gulf War Veterans
Cerebral and Systemic Hemodynamic Changes During Tilt in CFS
1992 to 1996: Staff Nurse II/ Johns Hopkins Hospital, Cardio-Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory
• Interventional cardiovascular, interventional radiology and electrophysiology procedures.
1989 to 1992: Critical Care Nurse/ Johns Hopkins Hospital, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit
• Primary care for adult patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical illness and injury.
1987 to 1989: Staff Nurse/ Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Hospital/MIEMSS
• Primary care nurse for adult patients with neurological trauma.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Active Memberships: IOMSN, AANP, ANA, NMSS and AAN.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
AMDP Completion 2015 (Aspiring Mgmt
Development Program)
Good Clinical Practices certification
MSFC certified technician
HIPAA Certification
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
2014 Biogen Idec- MSL MVP award
2009 Elan Pharmaceuticals- Clinical Science Liaison MVP award.
2006 to 2011 Nurse Practitioner Assoc. of MD (NPAM) board member Public Relations Committee
Chair
2005 to 2007 National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Maryland Chapter; Awards for Team Captain of
largest team for Baltimore Walk 2005 & 2006; Individual Awards 2005, 2006 & 2007
PUBLICATIONS:
Consortium of MS Centers Advanced Practice Clinicians' Assessment of Care
Strategies for Multiple Sclerosis Care; Submission accepted for poster presentation
CMSC Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD June 2, 2016
Neurology Unmasking of autoimmune hepatitis in a patient with MS following
interferon beta therapy 2006; 66 1954-1955
Journal of Neuroimaging Cerebral and systemic hemodynamic changes during
upright tilt in chronic fatigue syndrome; Vol. 13, No. 1, January 2003
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association Fludrocortisone Acetate to
Treat Neurally Mediated Hypotension in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; A Randomized
Controlled Trial; Vol. 285 No. 1, January 3, 2001
Karen DeBusk MSN