Domonique Isaacs
Hamilton,OH
Summary
Adept at peritoneal dialysis and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, my tenure at The Christ Hospital Health Network has honed my expertise in chronic disease management and patient education. I excel in creating individualized care plans, and mentoring new staff, demonstrating both technical proficiency and empathetic patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
03.2004 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Mentored new staff members and nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment within the unit.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- Effectively managed acute pain symptoms by administering medications as prescribed while monitoring for potential side effects.
- Facilitated timely discharges by proactively addressing potential barriers to transition such as insurance coverage or transportation issues.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Promoted patient autonomy through education on self-dialysis techniques and home-based care strategies, fostering independence and improving quality of life.
- Developed individualized care plans to address specific needs of peritoneal dialysis patients.
- Served as a resource for other healthcare professionals, promoting best practices in peritoneal dialysis care.
- Reduced hospitalizations by closely monitoring patient health and promptly addressing complications.
- Trained nurses on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis to assist unwell patients admitted for acute treatment.
- Provided compassionate care to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, fostering an environment of support and understanding.
- Performed thorough assessments of access sites during every visit, upholding strict infection control protocols for patient safety.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH05.2017
Skills
Charge Nurse
Peritoneal Dialysis
Foley inserion
NG insertion
Chronic Disease Management
Wound Care
Pain Management
Delegation
Monitoring Labs/ Vital signs
Care plans
Patient education
Central line care
Accessing hemodialysis lines
Care for chest tubes
Care for pleurx catheter drain systems
Collaboration
Creating patient assignments
Certification
Certified Med-Surg Certification 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Christ Hospital Health Network
03.2004 - Current
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing