Jasmine Widman

* Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
* Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
* Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
* Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel. May precept student nurses and new hires.

• Pre-Treatment Assessment: Check patient weight, blood pressure, temperature, and access sites before starting a session.
• Treatment Delivery: Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments, adjusting machine parameters like blood flow rate and fluid removal goals.
• Vascular Access: Cannulate arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and grafts using established unit protocols.
• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed IV and oral medications (e.g., heparin, EPO) and monitor the patient's response.
• Patient Education: Teach patients and their families about kidney disease, treatment processes, and at-home care.
• Documentation: Record treatment data in electronic health records (EHR) and report significant clinical changes to physicians and the care team.

• Provided patient care and support in adherence to safety protocols and hospital standards.
• Assisted in administering medications and monitoring vital signs for optimal patient health.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
• Educated patients and families on treatment options, medication management, and post-discharge care.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.

• Measuring vital signs, reviewing medical histories, and performing point-of-care testing.
• Administering medications (oral and injections) and assisting practitioners with exams or minor surgeries.
• Documenting observations, care provided, and patient responses in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Teaching patients about preventive measures, medication usage, and providing pre-printed aftercare instructions.
• Communicating with the healthcare team and ensuring care gaps are addressed during patient visits
• Screen, process, and prioritize high volumes of incoming patient messages (e.g., patient portals, secure chats, and telephone triage).
• Identify and escalate urgent or life-threatening symptoms immediately to the on-call physician or nursing staff.
• Route non-urgent clinical queries (e.g., test results, symptom updates) to the appropriate Primary Care Provider (PCP) or care team.
• Process and verify incoming pharmacy requests and prior authorizations in accordance with provider protocols.
• Facilitate routine medication refills and communicate status updates directly to the patient and pharmacy.
• Accurately document all patient interactions, advice provided, and actions taken within the EHR system.
• Conduct outbound follow-up calls to communicate lab results, health maintenance reminders, or provider-directed care instructions.
• Provide basic education and health coaching regarding routine care instructions, preventive screenings, and medication usage.
• Act as a liaison to coordinate referrals to specialists, home health, and ancillary services.