Fatemeh Ayalvar Ghasemabad
Richmond
Summary
Highly experienced and dedicated Hemodialysis Registered Nurse with 23 years of comprehensive experience in acute and chronic dialysis care. International nursing background including 5 years in Iran, 17 years in Dubai, and 1 year of clinical practice in the United States. Strong expertise in hospital-based acute renal replacement therapy, ICU bedside dialysis, CRRT management, and care of hemodynamically unstable patients. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with nephrologists and critical care teams. Seeking a hospital acute renal care position to contribute advanced clinical skills and extensive international experience.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA
Rosenberg, TX, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Oversees treatment plans, evaluates patient responses to dialysis and medications, and tracks outcomes.
- Monitor dialysis treatments, medications, and labs.
- Enforce strict infection control and clinic compliance.
- Connect patients, nephrologists, and clinic management.
- Teach chronic kidney disease and vascular access care.
Head Nurse
Iranian Hospital Of Dubai
Dubai
05.2016 - 01.2025
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and competency in clinical practices. Delivered acute and chronic hemodialysis treatments in hospital and outpatient settings.
- Performed dialysis for ICU, and post-surgical patients.
- Assisted in emergency dialysis for unstable patients.
- Precepted and trained new nursing staff and junior nurses.
- Maintained compliance with international patient safety and infection control standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Provided acute dialysis treatments in hospital settings.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in ICU and medical-surgical units.
- Assisted Nephrologist in IJV insertion.
- Managed central lines and dialysis access sites.
PACU Charge Nurse
Iranian Hospital Of Dubai
Dubai
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Supervised PACU operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.
- Coordinated patient care activities, facilitating seamless handoffs between medical teams.
- Implemented patient monitoring systems to enhance post-operative recovery processes.
- Led staff training initiatives to improve clinical skills and compliance with best practices.
ICU Charge Nurse
Iranian Hospital of Dubai
Dubai
10.2008 - 08.2014
- Supervised daily operations of ICU, ensuring adherence to protocols and patient safety standards.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing collaboration and communication.
- Mentored nursing staff on critical care procedures, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Implemented quality control measures, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gilan University of medical science
Iran01-2001
Skills
- Acute Hemodialysis (ICU & Bedside)
- Chronic Dialysis Management
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Venous Catheter Management
- AV Fistula & Graft Cannulation
- Emergency Dialysis Initiation
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Quality & Safety Compliance
- Dialysis Machine Operation (Fresenius / B- Braun / Nipro)
- Blood Transfusion Monitoring
- Plasmapheresis
- IV Therapy & Medication Administration
- Critical Care Assessment
- Infection Control Auditing
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Texas, USA (Active)
- BLS Certification, active
- ACLS Certification, expired
- Hemodialysis Training Certification
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strong clinical judgment
- High attention to patient safety
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Cultural competence with diverse patient populations
Timeline
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
DAVITA
01.2025 - Current
Head Nurse
Iranian Hospital Of Dubai
05.2016 - 01.2025
PACU Charge Nurse
Iranian Hospital Of Dubai
08.2014 - 05.2016
ICU Charge Nurse
Iranian Hospital of Dubai
10.2008 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Gilan University of medical science