Allison Hubbard
Saint Peters,MO
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience providing advanced nephrology care. Proficient in dialysis procedures, patient education, ensuring optimal outcomes in acute care settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2017 - Current
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information so that all parties were aware of issues and changes.
- Initiates dialysis treatment through arteriovenous fistula/grafts, central venous catheter, or peritoneal catheter.
- Operates Gambro Phoenix, B.Braun, Nxstage, Baxter, and Prismaflex platforms.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various renal therapies including hemodialysis, continuous renal replacement, peritoneal and plasma exchanges.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Apheresis Nurse
University Of Cincinnati-Hoxworth Blood Center
10.2012 - 12.2016
- Performs all phases of therapeutic apheresis procedures including plasma and red cell exchanges, platelet and white cell reductions, photopheresis, stem cell collections, and research protocols.
- Operates Cobe Spectra, Caridian Optia, and Therakos XTS platforms.
- Coordinates assigned procedures with multiple disciplines (i.e. physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy, blood bank services)
- Access central venous catheters, ports, arteriovenous fistula/grafts, and intravenous lines.
- Delivered outstanding care to adult and pediatric patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Educated patients, families, and healthcare staff on apheresis procedures.
- Travel to various hospitals within communities including all settings.
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
12.2011 - 10.2012
- Provides outstanding care to patients with a variety of brain or nervous system disorders.
- Monitor patients' neurological activity and inform doctor if condition changes.
- Administer medications and various devices to measure a patient's status.
- Assist neurological doctor with tests and procedures to monitor neurological activity or treat a specific condition.
- Perform physical assessment of patient and health history.
- Maintain a high level of sensitivity and compassion for patients who cannot function normally, mentally focus, or lack communication/motor skills.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The Cincinnati State Bethesda School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH08.2011
Skills
- Hemodialysis Procedures
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Detail Oriented
- Positive Attitude
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Education
- Professional
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Barnes Jewish Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Apheresis Nurse
University Of Cincinnati-Hoxworth Blood Center
10.2012 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
12.2011 - 10.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
The Cincinnati State Bethesda School of Nursing
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