Cecilia Green
Saint Albans,USA
Summary
Home Dialysis Nurse with extensive experience in dialysis and a strong focus on patient education and infection control. Demonstrated expertise in administering hemodialysis treatments while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking, leading to improved patient outcomes through effective care management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
On Call HHD Training Nurse and Preceptor (NxStage)
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Kew Gardens, New York
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-treatment care.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and coordinate appropriate services.
- Trained new nursing staff on operational procedures and best practices in care delivery.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergencies, utilizing advanced life-saving skills when needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
Private Dialysis Nurse
At Home Private Dialysis Nurse
Queens, New York
12.2011 - Current
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients in home settings.
- Monitored vital signs during dialysis sessions for patient safety.
- Educated patients and families on home dialysis procedures and care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create individualised treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for each patient.
- Assisted patients with equipment setup and troubleshooting issues.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness challenges.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient health standards.
- Monitored access sites for patency and reported any problems to physicians promptly.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding the current health status of their loved ones.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information such as lab results, progress notes, treatments administered and other pertinent data.
- Performed hemodialysis treatments for patients with end-stage renal disease or acute kidney injury.
- Educated patients and their families about the dialysis process, diet restrictions, medications, lifestyle modifications and other relevant topics.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Instructed patients on how to use home dialysis equipment safely and effectively.
- Responded to emergencies with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions.
Home Dialysis Training Nurse & Preceptor (NxStage)
Island Rehabilitation
NY, NY
03.2016 - 03.2022
- Perform pre- and post-treatment patient assessments.
- Administer and monitor hemodialysis treatments safely.
- Educate patients and families on dialysis care and safety.
- Maintain dialysis equipment, and manage supplies.
- Follow physician orders and individualised care plans.
- Overall training and shadowing for new employees and new patients.
Staff Nurse / Infection Control Manager
Lynbrook Dialysis
Lynbrook, NY
02.2007 - 06.2011
- Conducted patient assessments and dialysis treatments
- Administered medications per physician orders
- Managed infection control protocols and staff education
- Documented patient progress and monthly nursing notes
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Dover Business College
Clinton, NJSkills
- Dialysis treatment administration
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Rehabilitation support
- Infection control compliance
- Medication management
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation and care planning
- Critical thinking skills
- Time management strategies
- Stress management techniques
- Equipment maintenance
- Dialysis machine operation
- Anaemia management practices
- Ethical standards adherence
- Treatment delivery methods
- Vascular access care and management
- Blood pressure monitoring techniques
- Sample collection procedures
- Electrolyte balance management
- Fluid management strategies
- Hemodialysis administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Patient education techniques
- Treatment delivery
- Anemia management
- Patient training
- Sample collection
- Fluid management
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Infection control practices
- Monitoring vital signs
Certification
CPR
Timeline
On Call HHD Training Nurse and Preceptor (NxStage)
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
03.2022 - Current
Home Dialysis Training Nurse & Preceptor (NxStage)
Island Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 03.2022
Private Dialysis Nurse
At Home Private Dialysis Nurse
12.2011 - Current
Staff Nurse / Infection Control Manager
Lynbrook Dialysis
02.2007 - 06.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -
Dover Business College