Dialysis Nurse
Sandy,UT
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Jordan Valley Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2021 - Current
- Coordinate hemodialysis treatment with nephrologist for acute and chronic kidney patients.
- Administer hemodialysis treatments to patients using Tablo machines in different hospital units.
- Monitor and record hemodialysis treatment according to hospital protocols.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and chronic conditions.
Dialysis Nurse
SAINT MARK’S HOSPITAL
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinate and provide care for hospital patients who require dialysis treatment (hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis)
- Educate patients and their families on the importance of dialysis and reinforce compliance
- Knowledge on the use of Tablo machines
- Actively participating in the developing and implementation on safer practices in dialysis.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
KOLFF DIALYSIS CENTER UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
03.2017 - 08.2020
- Provide dialysis treatment to patients in acute care settings (dialysis unit and ICUs)
- Perform plasmapheresis treatments to patients with autoimmune disorders
- Trained in peritoneal dialysis
- Educate dialysis patients on different aspects of treatment and transition to ESRD options
Nurse
Ivy League Pediatrics
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Home health one –on- one duty care
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions of direct patient care
- Monitor and maintain the the health of pediatric patients who need constant supervision
Dialysis Nurse
Wasatch Artificial Kidney
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2012 - 09.2016
- Teach patients and family members about hemodialysis, treatment, diet, fluid restriction, access care, and complications.
- Take and carry out physicians orders for patient's orders, treatment and other recommendations
- Monitor condition and proper functioning of equipment during dialysis treatment
- supervise auxiliary personnel with hemodialysis treatment
Graveyard Shift Nurse
Midtown Manor
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Provided direct patient care to patients with behavioral disorders and chronic conditions
- Administered medications and coordinate care with auxiliary personnel
- Implement careplans according to each patient's care needs
- Monitor, record and report unusual behaviors
Dialysis Nurse
Oquirrh Artificial Kidney Center
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Provide hemodialysis treatments to patients with kidney chronic conditions
- Educate patients and their families on kidney failure
- Coordinate care hemodialyisis, vascular care and other services for patients with chronic kidney failure.
Education
Baccalaureate - Nursing
Baccalaureate Degree - undefined
Western Governors University
2012
CPR/First Aid Instructor - undefined
2005
Registered Nurse, ADN - undefined
2004
Associate Degree - undefined
Salt Lake Community College
1995
Skills
- Proficiency in the use of Tablo and Braun hemodialysis machines
- Knowledgeable in the use of Prismaflex machines for Plasmapheresis
- Trained on peritoneal dialysis
- Good people skills
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Jordan Valley Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
SAINT MARK’S HOSPITAL
09.2020 - 09.2021
Dialysis Registered Nurse
KOLFF DIALYSIS CENTER UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
03.2017 - 08.2020
Nurse
Ivy League Pediatrics
03.2016 - 11.2016
Dialysis Nurse
Wasatch Artificial Kidney
08.2012 - 09.2016
Graveyard Shift Nurse
Midtown Manor
03.2010 - 08.2012
Dialysis Nurse
Oquirrh Artificial Kidney Center
08.2007 - 04.2010
Baccalaureate - Nursing
Baccalaureate Degree - undefined
Western Governors University
CPR/First Aid Instructor - undefined
Registered Nurse, ADN - undefined
Associate Degree - undefined
Salt Lake Community College