Sherri Black
Decatur,GA
Summary
Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Nurse with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate and quality care to patients with end- stage renal disease. Over the course of my career, I have developed a strong knowledge of dialysis treatments, as well as the management of medications, and the assessment, treatment and management of complications arising from dialysis treatments. I have a proven track record of providing excellent patient care and ensuring a safe and comfortable environment during treatments. I believe in the importance of patient education and am committed to helping my patients understand their dialysis, medications and lifestyle changes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2018 - Current
- Performed hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and apheresis to patients in the acute and clinic setting.
- Monitored status of patients before during and after treatments.
- Participated in communication with nephrologists and nursing staff regarding treatments and patient's response to treatments.
- Assessed patient's knowledge and educated patients to reduce knowledge deficit regarding disease process.
Hemodialysis Nurse
Emory Dialysis Northside
01.2011 - Current
- Helped to establish the nocturnal dialysis shift in cooperation with an RN who served as the primary nurse.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Emory Dialysis
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Preceptor for new nurses
- Charge Nurse in acute and chronic setting.
- Assisted in examination and evaluation of patient candidates to arrange appropriate peritoneal dialysis treatment and other services.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.
- Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
- Acted in advisory capacity to support and advise patients and nursing staff to perform safe dialysis.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Trained nurses on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis to assist unwell patients admitted for acute treatment.
- Accommodated a 30% increase in patients in the PD program, overseeing safe patient training and handling in depth medical rounds for three doctors every month. Continually apply a professional approach while on duty to cement strong teaming values
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Concentrated on owning every responsibility of the position as a newly licensed practical nurse
- Took great care to master every required skill to foster patient confidence and comfort
- During the Atlanta snow and ice storm of 2010, assumed a dialysis technician's role sterilized the water for the machines and helped maintain the machines-water treatment consisted of mixing bicarb and monitoring chlorine
- Conducted pre and post patient evaluations
- Dispensed appropriate amounts of medication
- Managed PCT
- Dialyzed catheter and access patients
- Monitored and supervised phosphorous labs
- Next Stage Dialysis
- Provide coverage for technicians who were unable to make it to the clinic in hazardous conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Charge Nurse
Davita Dialysis
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Acted as the Charge Nurse as an LPN, leveraging excellent bedside manner while safely connecting 25 patients with catheters to machines
- Vigilantly dealt with a variety of patient concerns and needs amidst rotating charge nurses and changing staff.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Birmingham, AL04.2016
Practical Nursing
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA12.2008
Skills
- ICD Coding
- SNAPPY Medical Information System
- Time
- V720 Medical Information System
- Renal Soft V201
- Epic Computer
- Cerner
Affiliations
8002458447S
Other
Frequency
Additional Information
- GA RN License Number 258083 Expires 1/31/2026
Timeline
Acute Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
Emory Dialysis
01.2015 - 01.2018
Hemodialysis Nurse
Emory Dialysis Northside
01.2011 - Current
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
01.2010 - 02.2011
Charge Nurse
Davita Dialysis
01.2010 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Practical Nursing
Atlanta Technical College
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