Jacob Simpson
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Registered Nurse with experience in providing skilled patient care during hemodialysis procedures. Strong understanding of kidney diseases and dialysis treatment plans, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills to provide emotional support to patients. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes. Have made a positive impact by implementing effective communication strategies that enhanced patient comfort and understanding of their treatments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Bowling Green, KY
01.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment of patient's physical condition.
- Instructed patients on proper home care techniques following discharge from facility.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
Bowling Green, KY
05.2021 - Current
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Cleaned fistula, graft or catheter using antiseptic solution.
- Inspected venous and arterial pressures to maintain pressures within established limits.
- Set up and operated hemodialysis machines to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure.
- Skilled CCHT positively committed to monitoring data and quality measures in collaboration with providers to continually improve patient care and support services. Dedicated to providing individualized care and promoting health without sacrificing comfort. Fosters relationships and coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
- Provided skilled technical services for renal disease patients undergoing dialysis. Executes hands-on public health practices to maximize health status of individuals. Continually maintained positive attitude in emergent, stressful situations.
- Initiated dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
Optometric Technician
Visionfirst Eye Care
Leitchfield, KY
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
- Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventive measures needed.
- Assisted patients in finding correct medications, eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Cleaned and performed minor maintenance on examination equipment and glasses.
- Protected patients by observing strict HIPAA guidelines.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Glasgow, KY12-2023
Associate of Science -
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bowling Green, KYHigh School Diploma -
Edmonson County High School
Brownsville, KY05.2017
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient positioning understanding
- Understands medical procedures
- Proper sterilization techniques
- Training & Development
- Charting expertise
- Documentation procedures expert
- Key relationship management
- Data confirmation
- Client relationship management
- Disposing of biohazardous waste
- Vital statistics
- Hemodialysis treatment
- Advanced nephrology knowledge
- Maintaining dialysis equipment
- Aseptic techniques
- Patient Health Education
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection control standards
- Medical device products and services
- Schedule coordination
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Teambuilding
- Problem resolution
- PPE use
- Licensed RN
- First Aid/CPR
- Data management
- Active listening
- People skills
- Vaccine administration
- Patient assessments
- HIPAA education
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Team coordination
- Patient evaluation
- Reporting and documentation
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
DaVita
05.2021 - Current
Optometric Technician
Visionfirst Eye Care
06.2017 - 04.2021
Associate of Science -
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Edmonson County High School
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College
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