JESSICA DICKERSON
NEWARK,Delaware
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Nephrology specialty.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Newark, Delaware
02.2022 - Current
- Provide day to day guidance, support and direction to direct patient care staff, participate in department staffing and the appropriate hiring and disciplinary actions.
- Ensure compliance with all company and facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal guidelines.
- participate in patient care plan meetings
- promote and assist with OSHA program in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Maintain overall shift operation in a safe, efficient and effective matter.
- With Clinic manager conduct staff meetings monthly to keep staff informed of changes in patient care needs or operations to improve delivery of care.
- responsible for developing staffing schedule.
- monitor and supervise all patient care activity during dialysis and assist as necessary.
- Attend and participate in Quality Assurance meetings.
- Using approved algorithms to improve patient quality outcomes- Anemia, fluid management, access, adequacy.
Home Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
Newark, DE
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Provided education to patient and care partner on principals of dialysis. Technical aspects of the hemodialysis machine functioning, set up, take down and troubleshooting.
- Ensuring and recognition on machine alarms, access infection and flow issues, and fluid balance.
- Educated care partner on emergency machine procedure, labs- processing, equipment required and shipping of labs.
- Central venous catheter and or permanent vascular access care.
- self monitoring of vital signs and weight.
- monthly clinic visits.
- medication reviews monthly/ foot checks.
- monitoring and inventory of medical supplies.
- water and culture sampling.
Dialysis Registered Nurse in TCU
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Newark, Delaware
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Provided Modality education to patients and family members.
- Assisted patient in scheduling Vascular access consult.
- Weekly Met with IDT to evaluate patients treatment efficacy.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Newport, DE
02.2011 - 01.2015
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Preformed complete assessment on Patients Pre/Post dialysis treatments.
- Performed Water assessments on RO System to ensure safe and quality water for patient dialysis treatments.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Newark, Delaware
10.2004 - 02.2011
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE02.2011
Skills
- Patient Admission
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Operational Standards
- Patient Care Assessment
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Work Assignments
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Infection Control Protocols
Timeline
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
02.2022 - Current
Home Hemodialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2017 - 02.2022
Dialysis Registered Nurse in TCU
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
01.2015 - 01.2017
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
02.2011 - 01.2015
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
10.2004 - 02.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
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