Joshua Tiongson

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, excelling in dialysis management and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and teamwork. Recognized for leadership in infection control and equipment troubleshooting, ensuring safety and quality in high-pressure environments.

• Registered Nurse (RN) License – State of Colorado, Issued: 2006
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification with yearly renewal
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Certified
• Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN) – Certification in Dialysis Nursing

Voted for DAISY awards

Specialized Leadership Projects and Responsibilities:
• Super user of CYBERREN Network: Provide advanced support, troubleshooting, and system optimization for the CYBERREN network, ensuring the smooth management and tracking of patient data, dialysis treatments, and patient outcomes.
• ACLS Certification & Emergency Response: Maintained ACLS certification and applied advanced critical care knowledge to effectively manage emergency situations, ensuring the highest standard of care during code blue or emergency interventions.
• Safety Officer: Led efforts to maintain a safe working environment by monitoring staff adherence to safety protocols, conducting safety drills, and identifying areas for improvement to safeguard both patients and healthcare personnel.
• Veteran Patient Safety: Prioritized veteran patient safety during dialysis treatments, continuously monitoring vital signs, recognizing and responding to adverse events, and adhering to safety guidelines.
• Infection Control: Enforced infection control protocols, utilizing aseptic techniques to disinfect dialysis equipment and maintain sterile conditions.
• DAISY Award Nomination: Nominated for the DAISY Award for outstanding patient care, compassion, professionalism, and excellence in nursing practice.
• Mentorship & Staff Development: Mentored new employees, guiding them through the training process and integrating them into the unit’s protocols.
• Laboratory Coordination & Monitoring: Managed preparation and timely coordination of laboratory orders, ensuring proper specimen handling and testing for optimal patient care.
• Hepatitis Monitoring & Vaccination: Monitored hepatitis status for ESRD patients, administering Hepatitis B vaccines and boosters to patients without detectable antibodies.
• Super user in BLS & Staff Training: Assisted in quarterly BLS renewals for staff, ensuring certifications are up to date and promoting safe patient care.
• Collaboration with Nephrologists: Worked closely with nephrologists during daily rounds to adjust dialysis prescriptions and optimize patient care.
• AVF Fistula Monitoring & Evaluation: Regularly monitored AVF access flow and communicated findings to nephrologists, ensuring timely intervention when necessary.
• Preceptor & Nurse Development: Acted as a Preceptor for newly graduated nurses, providing hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship.
• Cannulation of New Fistulas: Proficiently performed cannulation of new AV fistulas, ensuring safe and effective dialysis access.
• ICU Training & SLED/SCUF Procedures: Trained ICU staff on the use of hemodialysis machines, enhancing their ability to manage critically ill patients.
• Cross-Unit Coverage:  GI,  Cross-trained and provided coverage in various units, ensuring continuity of care during staffing shortages.
• Comprehensive Veteran Care: Delivered high-quality care, ensuring the safety and comfort of veteran patients undergoing dialysis treatments.

• American Nephrology Nurses Association – Active Member
• Regularly participates in educational webinars, workshops, and conferences focused on nephrology and dialysis.

Vicki Hoffman, MSN, RN, CNN, CNML

Dialysis Nurse Manager

Rocky Mountain Regional

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