Jessica Brunson
Eudora,KS
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
DCI
Kansas City , MO
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient's condition before, during and after hemodialysis treatments.
- Operated dialysis machines safely and effectively while monitoring patient status throughout treatment process.
- Provided education to patients about their renal disease and dialysis treatments.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate and temperature.
Hemodialysis Nurse
MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital
Overland Park , KS
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Supervised dialysis treatments for rehab patients while documenting pertinent information in Cerner electronic charting system.
- Coordinated patient schedules to accommodate rehabilitation programs and patient appointments.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Provided Hemodialysis treatments using the Tablo machine for rehab hospital patients.
Outpatient Hemodialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Updated medical records with current vitals, behavioral observations and medication details.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
Milwaukee, WI
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided information to each patient regarding dialysis therapy, including side effects.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented information in patient medical records.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Initiated hemodialysis system setup per nephrologist's orders, monitored critically ill patients throughout dialysis treatment and discontinued treatment.
- Noted each patient's condition prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy.
- Dedicated each nursing shift to providing quality care to every renal patient, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
Hemodialysis Charge RN
Pure Life Renal
Overland Park, KS
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Administered and made medication adjustments in accordance with company policy to hemodialysis patients daily as directed by individual treatment plans.
- Counseled patients on dietary guidelines, lifestyle changes, medications and infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Dialysis Nurse
Dialysis Care Center
Kansas City, MO
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Administered Peritoneal and Hemo dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Dialysis Nurse Manager
CharDonnay Dialysis Inc.
Leavenworth , KS
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided dialysis services to
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Clinic Nurse Manager
Dialysis Care Center
Kansas City, MO
08.2018 - 02.2020
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Immunized patients against diseases such as influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City , KS
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Noted each patient's condition prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy as needed.
- Provided information to each patient regarding dialysis therapy, including side effects.
- Dedicated each nursing shift to providing quality care to every renal patient, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Kansas Technical College
Beloit, KS05.2009
Skills
American Heart Association BLS certified
Registered Nurse original Kansas License with multi-state compact license
Timeline
RN
DCI
08.2024 - Current
Hemodialysis Nurse
MidAmerica Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
Outpatient Hemodialysis RN
Fresenius Medical Center
07.2022 - 07.2023
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Trustaff Travel Nurses
01.2022 - 06.2022
Hemodialysis Charge RN
Pure Life Renal
04.2021 - 01.2022
Dialysis Nurse
Dialysis Care Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
Dialysis Nurse Manager
CharDonnay Dialysis Inc.
02.2020 - 08.2020
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
06.2019 - 08.2019
Clinic Nurse Manager
Dialysis Care Center
08.2018 - 02.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
North Central Kansas Technical College