RN, Dialysis Resume Example Davita Inc.

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.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment
Case Management
Chronic disease management

Nursing staff leadership
Medication Administration
Patient and family advocacy

Work History

RN, Dialysis, 01/2020 to 08/2020
Davita Inc. – Clinton, OK

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 – Cordell, OK

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 – Clinton, OK

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 - El Reno, OK

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Davita Inc.
Cordell Memorial Hospital
Clinton Memorial Hospital

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

RN, Dialysis Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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