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Charlene Elling

Steilacoom,WA

Summary

Adept at enhancing patient outcomes, I leveraged interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking at DaVita to mentor staff and reduce hospitalizations. Skilled in peritoneal dialysis administration and fostering teamwork, my proactive approach significantly improved patient satisfaction and safety. Knowledgeable Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse with four years of dialysis nursing experience educates patients on performing dialysis from home and completes ongoing patient care to keep treatment on track. Offers complex or clinical specialty area care for assigned patient population to restore stability, prevent complications and achieve and maintain optimal patient responses through patient-centered and patient-valued care. Routinely coordinates patient training, follow-up care, primary nursing, education and promotion of home treatment modalities to patients and staff.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
01.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
  • Educated patients on medication management related to their condition, empowering them to take charge of their own health successfully.
  • Performed thorough assessments of access sites during every visit, upholding strict infection control protocols for patient safety.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between different levels of care by collaborating effectively with social worker and dietician
  • Mentored new nursing staff, sharing expertise in peritoneal dialysis procedures and protocols.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by building strong rapport and trust through effective communication.
  • Reduced hospitalizations by closely monitoring patient health and promptly addressing complications.
  • Coordinated closely with physicians to ensure timely adjustments to treatment plans based on evolving patient conditions.

Administrative Assistant

DaVita
11.2014 - 01.2020
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Facilitated collaboration within the team by organizing regular meetings, maintaining meeting minutes, and tracking project progress.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
06.2014

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
12.2012

Skills

  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Fluid Balance Monitoring
  • Anemia management
  • Policy Adherence
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Home Visit Assessments
  • Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Automated Peritoneal Dialysis
  • Peritoneal Dialysis Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations

Timeline

Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse

DaVita
01.2020 - Current

Administrative Assistant

DaVita
11.2014 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavior Analysis

Ashford University

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Tacoma Community College
Charlene Elling