Jennifer Lanam

•Performing bedside acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

•Assuming 24 hour On Call

•Dialysis nurse coordinator

•Creating monthly staff schedule

•Creating daily nurse patient assignments

•Skills check off & competencies for nurses

•HD & PD education/training for nurses

•Drawing monthly machine cultures

•Changing machine filters

•Preparing information for QAPI

•Keeping up with # of treatments each month and communicating w/billing dept

•Chart audits

•Keeping up with supplies and communicating with materials management

• Provide education to staff members on new equipment or processes related to acute dialysis nursing.
• Educate patients on disease process, lifestyle modifications and self-care management techniques.
• Respond to diverse emergency situations with quick and knowledgeable support to address injuries and illnesses.

• Executed dialysis treatments for patients while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
• Assisted interdisciplinary teams in creating personalized patient care plans. Monitored vital signs and lab results, modifying treatment plans as needed for improved patient outcomes.
• Instructed patients and families on dialysis procedures to promote understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.

• Acute hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis nurse

• Provided acute care support, taking 24-hour on-call shifts three days a week. Assisted with hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, plasmapheresis, and aquapheresis procedures. Cared for patients ranging from one week to 26 years of age.
• Facilitated comprehensive education sessions for patients and nursing staff.

• Acute & Chronic hemodialysis