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DIALYSIS REGISTERED NURSE
Summary
Resourceful Dialysis RN with 10 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Skills
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Experience
Hca | Dickinson , TXDialysis Registered Nurse10/2020 - 11/2020
- 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.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Administered medications to 1 patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Participated in continuing education programs and [Type] workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Dsi Renal, Inc | Pottstown , PARN, Critical Care, Trauma01/2001 - 10/2011
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
- Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Planned and spearheaded in-service educational programs focusing on fall safety, skin care and adherence to core measures.
- Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
- Offered clinical leadership and oversight to 14bed acute care medica unit, including daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
- Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
- Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Cared for more than 14 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 14-bed trauma ICU unit.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on 14-bed trauma unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
- Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
- Oversaw nursing operations for staff of 7 in 14 -bed facility, providing personnel with guidance and patients with high-quality care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
- Directed care for patients in ICU, including implementation of treatment plan, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
- Liaised between patients, families and care staff in all aspects of care delivery.
- Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
- Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Dr Craig Stemmer | City , STATEDialysis Charge Nurse
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Provided training and supervision to 25-member staff in freestanding dialysis unit.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff.
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
- Participated in continuing education programs and nephrology workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education and Training
Eastern Regional High School | City, StateHigh School Diploma06/1975
Broward Community College | CityAssociate of Science in NURSING08/1989
Certifications
- Nephrology, Certified RN - 1994
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School Attended
- Eastern Regional High School
- Broward Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Dialysis Registered Nurse
- RN, Critical Care, Trauma
- Dialysis Charge Nurse
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Associate of Science in NURSING
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