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Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse resume example with 20+ years of experience

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Jessica Claire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor (555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary

Compassionate Dialysis Registered Nurse specializing in serving and caring for patients with end-stage renal failure.proudly promoting over 30 years' experience supporting patients in various settings. Ready to apply great nursing talents in a new position

Self-motivated Dialysis Registered Nurse.

Highly trained and focused driven to deliver appropriate, ethical healthcare and support.

Skills
  • High level of nursing care
  • Patient rapport
  • Dialysis treatments and all training and skills involved
  • Chronic renal disease
  • Unit administration
  • Medication and IV administration
Experience
02/2017 to Current Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse Davita | Titusville, FL,
  • Supervised dialysis treatments for patients in the community hospital setting.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and end-stage renal disease.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
  • Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes. •Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes. •On call coverage. •treatment billing.
04/1990 to 02/2017 Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse Meadow Dialysis Facility(later Sold To Fresenius M | City, STATE,

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. •State Prison dialysis treatments. •On Call coverage. •Treatment billing. •1990: Sole RN to transfer to hospital to initiate acute dialysis services.(critical care requirements obtained) Responsible for overall operations within the guidelines of Meadow and the hospital. Supervision of LPN and dialysis tech.

  • Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
  • Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
  • Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
  • Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
  • Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
  • Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and end-stage renal disease.
  • Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
  • Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations i.e. starting dialysis.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
05/1987 to 04/1990 Registered Nurse Chronic Dialysis Western Maryland Hospital | City, STATE,

•Set up and initiation of Hemodialysis treatments

•Admission work ups

•Continuous care plans

• Charge of monthly labs

  • Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
  • Administered medications to patients as directed by individual treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
  • Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/1983 Associate of Arts | Nursing Hagerstown Junior College, Hagerstown, MD GPA:

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Hagerstown Junior College

Job Titles Held:

  • Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
  • Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
  • Registered Nurse Chronic Dialysis

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts

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