Janet Drake
Hudson
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in patient care and education. Skilled in dialysis education and care coordination, with a strong focus on implementing infection control measures and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Centers for Dialysis care
Garfield Hts
07.2002 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and documented changes in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on dialysis procedures and self-care techniques to empower self-management and improve treatment adherence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing coordination and outcomes.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on clinical practices and policies.
- Conducted thorough assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs, informing tailored care interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe environment.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding treatment options.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH12-1989
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Dialysis education
- Infection control
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
Certification
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Centers for Dialysis care
07.2002 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Lorain County Community College