Dedicated and compassionate Nurse with career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Skills
Maintaining Dialysis Equipment
Equipment Assembly
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Call Answering and Assistance
Procedure Explanation
Recording Vital Signs
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Intramuscular Injections
Equipment Disinfection
Patient Care and Monitoring
Dialysis Treatment
Blood Sample Collection
Decontamination and Sanitation
Chronic Renal Disease Management
Dialyzer Priming
Hemodialysis Care
Education and Training
Highland Community College Technical CenterAtchison, KSExpected in 08/2022 ā āAssociates Degree of Nursing:Nursing - GPA:
Washburn TechTopeka KS, Expected in 05/2020 ā āLPN:Nursing - GPA:
Experience
Veterans Administration - LPN Amarillo, TX, 06/2020 - Current
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and EKG.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Educated about upcoming surgeries, medications and diets with patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Managed appointment calendar for my Doctor. I scheduled his surgeries and clinic appointments. I scheduled patients labs and any tests that the patients needed.
Davita - Dialysis Patient Care Technician Springfield, IL, 02/2017 - 10/2017
Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals and any new medical conditions.
Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Safely transported, transferred, and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Recorded client data on hemodialysis flow chart.
Provided in-patient care for 4 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
Administered Heparin, oxygen, anesthetic, and saline as prescribed.
State Of North Dakota - CNA Underwood, ND, 07/2015 - 02/2016
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Additional Information
I have a strong passion to care for Dialysis patients. During a very difficult time in my father's life he was on dialysis. Seeing how the Dialysis staff cared for my father and our family sparked a passion for me. Since then, I knew I was going to get my RN. Once I became an RN I wanted my career as a nurse to be caring for Dialysis patients.
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