JoAnn Shorty
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Compassionate and skilled RN with over 8 years of experience in home therapy dialysis and infusion nursing. Proficient in medication administration, patient education, and clinical documentation, contributing to improved patient care and safety in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
RN Staff/Home Therapy Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care And Dialysis
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
09.2018 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms during dialysis sessions.
- Administered medications and treatments to dialysis patients per physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on chronic kidney disease management and home care practices, which include training for peritoneal dialysis at home.
- Performed hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments for patients with end-stage renal disease or acute kidney injury.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
RN Staff/Home Infusion Nurse
HME Specialists
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2014 - 08.2018
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects in patient and home settings.
- Administered intravenous medications to patients in home settings.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and infusion techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments.
- Managed inventory of supplies and medications for home infusions.
- Coordinated communication between physician offices and infusion pharmacy to ensure timely delivery of supplies and medications related to the patient's home infusion therapy needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05-2026
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05-2010
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ05-2003
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Home care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Chronic disease management
- IV drug therapy management
Certification
Registered Nurse RN-75320
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Staff/Home Therapy Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care And Dialysis
09.2018 - Current
RN Staff/Home Infusion Nurse
HME Specialists
05.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of New Mexico
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Juan College
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges, Phoenix College