Courtney Kitchens
Augusta,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Offering 14+ year record in field and looking for a Challenging, long term position.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Therapy Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
Augusta, GA
01.2010 - Current
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for patients aging from child to adult in community hospital setting.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to
- establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Responsible for training ESRD patients on peritoneal dialysis and Home hemodialysis.
- Obtain monthly labs, assess, document and closely monitor patients throughout the month.
- Responsible for answering calls after hours to assist with any questions or concerns.
- Responsible for executing job duties with minimal supervision.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Knowledge in ICD-10 coding
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with patient and care partners to increase engagement.
- Conducted audits on patient records and developed reports on findings.
- Attend monthly clinic visits with patients and Physicians
- Triage patients during and after business hours
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA05.2009
Skills
- Diabetes management
- Intake and discharge
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Planning
- Conflict resolution
- Patient Care and Education
- Mentoring and coaching
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Patient training
Timeline
Home Therapy Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
01.2010 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
Augusta State University
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