Angela Avant
Citra,FL
Summary
Accomplished Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse with a proven track record at DaVita, enhancing patient care through expert dialysis treatments and meticulous fluid management. Skilled in vascular access care and fostering strong patient relationships, excel in team collaboration and ensuring patient safety, contributing significantly to treatment success and compliance. Prepared for role with a solid background in intravenous therapy and patient management. Known for reliability in team settings and flexibility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2023 - Current
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards by maintaining a clean environment and adhering to proper sterilization techniques when handling equipment.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cynet Health/DCI, Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Assessed patients'' physical and emotional well-being, adjusting care plans as needed to provide optimal support.
- Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning from acute dialysis settings to outpatient or home-based care.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with kidney disease.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed strong rapport with indigenous patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DCI, Inc./Greenville Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Colleton Medical Center
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Performed accurate medication reconciliation for all patients, preventing medication errors and potential adverse reactions.
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and preventing adverse drug events.
- Administered blood products according to established protocols, closely monitoring patients for transfusion reactions or complications.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DCI, Inc./Greenville Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Maintained timely documentation of all treatments provided, supporting accurate billing processes and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards by maintaining a clean environment and adhering to proper sterilization techniques when handling equipment.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
07.2017 - 10.2017
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/Fresenius Acutes
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Closely monitored hemodynamic parameters during dialysis sessions, making necessary adjustments based on individual patient needs.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/Davita
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards by maintaining a clean environment and adhering to proper sterilization techniques when handling equipment.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/Fresenius
07.2016 - 10.2016
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with kidney disease.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
Travel ER/ICU Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/San Gorgonio Memorial
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Foundation Medical Staffing/DaVita
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards by maintaining a clean environment and adhering to proper sterilization techniques when handling equipment.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Maintained timely documentation of all treatments provided, supporting accurate billing processes and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/San Gorgonio Memorial
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients during challenging times, fostering trust and strong patient relationships.
- Provided education on self-care management to patients living with chronic kidney disease or undergoing dialysis treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC05-1996
Skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Vascular Access care
- Recording vital signs
- Fluid management
- Care planning
- Dialysis treatments
- Home dialysis training
- Drug administration
- Blood transfusion administration
- Lab result interpretation
- Infection control practices
- HIPAA compliance
- CPR certification
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2023 - Current
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cynet Health/DCI, Inc.
07.2022 - 07.2023
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
12.2020 - 07.2022
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2019 - 12.2020
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DCI, Inc./Greenville Memorial Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2019
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Colleton Medical Center
02.2019 - 07.2019
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DCI, Inc./Greenville Memorial Hospital
09.2018 - 02.2019
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
03.2018 - 09.2018
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
10.2017 - 03.2018
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
07.2017 - 10.2017
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/Fresenius Acutes
01.2017 - 07.2017
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/Davita
10.2016 - 12.2016
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse/Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/Fresenius
07.2016 - 10.2016
Travel ER/ICU Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/San Gorgonio Memorial
02.2016 - 07.2016
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Foundation Medical Staffing/DaVita
09.2015 - 01.2016
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
06.2015 - 09.2015
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/San Gorgonio Memorial
03.2015 - 06.2015
Travel Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adex Medical Staffing/DaVita
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Associate of Science - Nursing
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
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