Registered Nurse, In Center Hemodialysis Resume Example Davita

REGISTERED NURSE, IN-CENTER HEMODIALYSIS

Summary

Compassionate RN accustomed to treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions. Offering excellent clinical knowledge and judgment combined with strong documentation, vitals monitoring and problem-solving abilities. Well-versed in managing emergent cases with grace and efficiency.

Skills

Family and patient support
Infection control
Patient relations
Patient care planning
SBAR communication

Workflow Optimization
Patient education and counseling
Medication and IV administration
Time Mandagement/organization

Experience

Registered Nurse, In-center Hemodialysis|Davita - Worcester, MA|07/2019 - Current

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.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
RN preceptor: Trained and mentored new RNs and PCTs on best practices, policies and standards of care.
Utilized Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) and electronic health records to document treatments and patient status observations.
Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies.
Clinic Fluid-wise manager: Monitored blood pressures, and pre and post dialysis weights, to ensure patients target weights are correct to prevent fluid overload and dehydration. I coordinate with doctors, nurses and dieticians.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician|Davita Dialysis - Worcester, MA|07/2017 - 07/2019

Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.

Dietary Aide|Nashoba Valley Medical Center - Ayer, MA|07/2016 - 06/2017

Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
Coordinated nutritional care with other healthcare team members and managed care actions related to diet management.
Assisted chef with meal prep for three daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines.

Dental Assistant|Quabbin Valley Dental - Athol, MA|06/2015 - 07/2016

Created dental x-rays using traditional and digital methods to help dentists detect tooth decay, cavities and other issues needing to be treated.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Assisted dentists in permanent and temporary restorative procedures, including applying dental fillings, placing temporary crowns, and seating permanent crowns.
Produced opposing models, study casts and impressions to provide dentists with information on relationship between teeth, gums and dental arches.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Educated patients on postoperative and general oral health care by suggesting warm saltwater rinsing, pain medication dosage, flossing methods, and brushing techniques.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.

Education and Training

Mount Wachusett Community College||Gardner, MA|05/2019Associate of Science: Nursing

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School||Fitchburg, MA|05/2015High School Diploma

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Davita
Davita Dialysis
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Quabbin Valley Dental

School Attended

Mount Wachusett Community College
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

Job Titles Held:

Registered Nurse, In-center Hemodialysis
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
Dietary Aide
Dental Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Science : Nursing
High School Diploma

Registered Nurse, In-center Hemodialysis Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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