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RN, DIALYSIS
Professional Summary
Skilled nursing professional with more than 19 years of experience and passion for providing highest quality of behavioral and medical care. Compassionate and empathetic advocate for patients and families. Skillfully assess health status, develop and manage care for patients with acute and chronic concerns. Experienced in structured and unstructured environments, smoothly coordinating multiple activities and competing priorities.
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Work History
RN, Dialysis, 01/2020 to 08/2020
Henry Ford Hospital – Onsted , MI
Henry Ford Hospital – Onsted , MI
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics, including weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to FA
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Cared for patients in 12-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
RN Floor Nurse, RN Emergency , 09/2014 to 12/2019
Cordell Memorial Hospital – City , STATE
Cordell Memorial Hospital – City , STATE
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Telehealth medicine assistance for OKC DRs
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients
- Covered the ER while maintaining the med/surg floor
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Modified patient health treatment plans by observing patient conditions and responses
- Cared for as many as 4 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care
- Coped effectively with mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
RN Charge RN Emergency , 12/2001 to 05/2014
Clinton Memorial Hospital – City , STATE
Clinton Memorial Hospital – City , STATE
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Led successful 5-person team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Cared for patients in 25-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing: Nursing, 05/2001
Redlands Community College - City, State
Redlands Community College - City, State
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School Attended
- Redlands Community College
Job Titles Held:
- RN, Dialysis
- RN Floor Nurse, RN Emergency
- RN Charge RN Emergency
Degrees
- Associate Degree in Nursing : Nursing , 05/2001
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