Emily Poole

• Provide direct nursing care to patients receiving hemodialysis treatments.

• Serve as charge nurse, overseeing daily unit operations, coordinating patient care, delegating assignments, and supporting staff to ensure safe and efficient patient care.

• Develop and document individualized nursing care plans.

• Assess patients before, during, and after dialysis, including vital signs, fluid status, and treatment tolerance

• Initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis treatments according to prescribed orders and facility protocols.

• Perform AV fistula and graft cannulation using aseptic technique, assess access for patency and complications, and monitor for signs of infection or infiltration.

• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions, including emergency response when necessary

•Perform catheter care and maintain aseptic technique to reduce the risk of infection

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including anticoagulants and medications related to dialysis care. heparin, IV antibiotics, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs),Venofer and cinacalcet (Sensipar)

• Collaborate with nephrologists, advanced practice providers, patient care technicians, and other members of the healthcare team

• Document assessments, interventions, and patient response to treatment.

• Review laboratory results and communicate significant changes in patient condition to the appropriate healthcare provider.

• Educate patients on dialysis treatment, vascular access care, fluid management, diet, medications, and adherence to the prescribed treatment plan.

• Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
• Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
• Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
• Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
• Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
• Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
• Provided transportation and appointments management. Maintaining individualized calendars covering personal and medical appointments.
• Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
• Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness. Reinforcement of positive behaviors
• Educated family members on effective caregiving strategies for managing chronic illness and disabilities while in a home environment
• Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
• Helped clients maintain oral hygiene for clean teeth gums and dentures.
• Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.