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JAMES DUGGAN

Summary

Dedicated LVN with experienced, patient care skilled in medication administration, some wound care and patient education. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through compassionate care.

Skilled in patient care, dialysis procedures, and medical assessments. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable team player with compassionate approach and excellent communication skills. Med-Surg trained straight out of nursing school. Thank you for your time.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

LVN Dialysis Nurse

Dialyze Direct, LLC
03.2018 - Current
  • Administered SNF/REHAB ESRD resident care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, coordinating restocks to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Educated ESRD residents and families on treatment options, medication management, and post-care procedures.
  • Document ESRD residents information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Administered medications and injections to ESRD residents.
  • Administered dialysis treatment to ESRD residents in SNF/REHAB facilities, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
  • Educated ESRD residents on dialysis processes, fostering understanding and compliance with SNF treatment regimens.
  • Supported new nursing staff in developing essential skills for treating dialysis residents through providing mentorship and guidance during their orientation period.
  • Maintained safe and efficient treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment maintenance schedules.

LVN Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
03.2016 - 02.2018
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful in-center treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for in-center dialysis care and patient management techniques.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and closely monitoring dialysis treatments in-center.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

LVN Dialysis Nurse

US Renal Care
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Administered patient care, monitoring vital signs and responding to changes in condition.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Educated patients on dialysis processes, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment regimens.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

LVN Dialysis Nurse

Wise Regional Health Systems- Dialysis Unit
06.2009 - 10.2015
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare charge nurse.
  • Administered dialysis treatment to patients, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and safety standards.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff in best practices for dialysis care and patient management techniques.
  • Maintained safe and efficient treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols during access of AVF/AVG and catheter care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.

Home Health LVN

Family Care of Texas Home Healthcare
07.2007 - 07.2009
  • Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and compliance.
  • Increased patient safety by diligently administering medications, wound care, and other treatments per physician orders.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

LVN Floor Nurse

Wise Regional Healthcare System
10.2006 - 06.2008
  • Conducted regular assessments to monitor patient progress and respond to changes in condition.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and maintain licensure requirements.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by efficiently managing time-sensitive tasks such as wound dressings, vital sign monitoring, and medication administration.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous attention to detail when administering treatments and medications.
  • Promoted continuity of care through seamless handovers during shift changes by updating colleagues on pertinent patient information and status updates.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients on MED-SURG floors.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program - LVN

Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX

Skills

  • Medication administration

  • Geriatric care

  • HIPAA compliance

  • Vital signs monitoring

  • Catheter care

  • Patient care

  • Patient education

  • Direct patient care

  • Infection control

  • Aseptic techniques

  • Reporting and documentation

  • Family communication

Timeline

LVN Dialysis Nurse

Dialyze Direct, LLC
03.2018 - Current

LVN Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
03.2016 - 02.2018

LVN Dialysis Nurse

US Renal Care
10.2015 - 03.2016

LVN Dialysis Nurse

Wise Regional Health Systems- Dialysis Unit
06.2009 - 10.2015

Home Health LVN

Family Care of Texas Home Healthcare
07.2007 - 07.2009

LVN Floor Nurse

Wise Regional Healthcare System
10.2006 - 06.2008

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program - LVN

Weatherford College

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