Accomplished Dialysis Charge Nurse with a proven track record at DaVita, enhancing patient care through strong clinical judgment and excellent communication. Spearheaded process improvements, significantly boosting efficiency. Expert in hemodialysis management and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, I excel in staff supervision and patient education, ensuring high-quality outcomes and seamless care coordination. Reliable and flexible, capable of thriving in fast-paced environments.
· Providing hemodialysis (in-center dialysis) care to acute and chronically ill patients.
· Medication administration and stabilization of patients
· Supervision 3-4 PCTs and 1-2 LPNs per shift, providing patient care
· Advanced knowledge of lab values specific to renal failure
· Extensive and continuous patient education and motivation
· Advanced cannulator of dialysis accesses, fistulas, grafts.
· Use and troubleshooting access issues and central line complications.
· Cohesive work within a multidisciplinary team of nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, lab, and pharmacy personnel.
· Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, and maintain patient flow. Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, and follow-up care. Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Partner with team of other Licensed Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients. Coordinate with doctors and licensed nurses to develop care plans for patients.
· Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.