Charna McMillen
Dyersburg,TN
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 29 years of diverse experience in direct patient care and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Coordinated closely with physicians to ensure timely adjustments to treatment plans based on evolving patient conditions.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing comprehensive peritoneal dialysis care and education.
- Performed thorough assessments of access sites during every visit, upholding strict infection control protocols for patient safety.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
05.2008 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs during hemodialysis treatments.
- Assessed patients'' vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatments, ensuring prompt intervention in case of any complications.
- Reduced infection rates by adhering to strict aseptic techniques and maintaining a clean, sterile environment for dialysis procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring laboratory results and adjusting treatment parameters accordingly.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Patient Care Technician/Administrative Assistant
DaVita
02.1996 - Current
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Managed and organized bulk purchases for office and medical supply.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to protection regulations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Communtiy College
Dyersburg, TN05-2008
Skills
- Glucose monitoring
- Dialysis machine operation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vascular Access care
- Patient observation
- Data entry
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Fluid management
Accomplishments
Shining Start 2019
Knights of the Round Table 2019
Kidney Smart Educator 2023
Anemia manager
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
08.2018 - Current
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
05.2008 - Current
Patient Care Technician/Administrative Assistant
DaVita
02.1996 - Current
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Dyersburg State Communtiy College
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