Carrie Sergeant

Fresenius Medical Care, Liberty Dialysis Hilo

03.2020 - Current

Patient Training and Education:
Educated patients and their families on the principles of dialysis, including proper equipment usage, infection control and emergency procedures.
Trained patients on Performing Home Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis.
Ensured patients and care partners understand their treatment plan and can manage their dialysis independently and safely at home.
Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
Conducted regular assessments of of patients' health status, including vital signs, lab results, and general well being.
Monitored patients' response to dialysis treatments and identified potential complications. Identified skills or knowledge deficits needing further education and/or correction.
Care Coordination:
Collaborated with physicians, other nurses, dieticians, social workers and patients to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Coordinated patient care, including scheduling appointments, managing medications, and ordering supplies.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving:
Identified and help resolve technical issues with dialysis home equipment for HHD and PD treatments.
Provided guidance and support to patients experiencing complications or emergencies.
Documentation and Reporting
Maintained accurate patient records, including treatment sheets, assessments and training progress notes.
Reported any adverse events or significant changes to to the physician and other relevant parties.

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