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Joy Garma

Joy Garma

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in dialysis care, showcased at Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital. Excelled in patient education and critical thinking, ensuring optimal care and safety. Demonstrated leadership by overseeing dialysis technicians and enhancing patient care protocols. Proficient in IV therapy and committed to infection control standards, significantly improving patient outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
10.2024 - Current

Pre, intra, and post-dialysis assessment and evaluation

Administering medications as prescribed

Education on patients' nature of disease emphasizing compliance to treatment modalities and dietary prescriptions.

Strict infection control practices

Adherence to facilities' policies and procedure

Charge Nurse, Dialysis

Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2024

Leads the team of RN's including dialysis technicians in the provision of optimal nursing care within available resources

Shadowed the managerial roles and responsibilities of Nurse Manager during absences and leaves

Maintained credibility and accuracy of month-end reports

Daily assessment of overall needs of the department

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital
03.2013 - 04.2020

Assessment and evaluation of dialysis patients during their dialysis appointment

Coordinates patient's concern and issues to nephrologist, social worker, case manager and or dietician

Emphasized education to dialysis education


Registered Nurse, Dental Department

Al Helal Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Assisted dental practitioner in the dental procedures

Assessed patients undergoing minor dental surgeries

Administered prescribed medications ensuring safety and alert on adverse reactions

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Quirino Provincial Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2010
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

Education

Master of Arts - Nursing Administration

Wesleyan University
Philippines

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of La Salette
Santiago City, Philippines
03-2007

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Medication administration
  • IV therapy/Ultrasound guided cannulation for deep vein and fistulas
  • Infection control
  • Emergency response
  • Patient safety
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

  • Tasneef audit champion at SKGH, UAE for KPI data validation-2024
  • Nursing excellence in Research and Evidence-based practice awardee-2024
  • A co-author of a research entitled "The implementation of a Modified Fluid Assessment Tool to Improve the clinical assessment, detection, and management of blood pressure control and fluid alterations among hemodialysis patients"-2023
  • Finalist in Angel Award, UAE-2021
  • Daisy award nominee-2020
  • Staff awardee-2019, 2018
  • Infection control awardee-2016

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Davita, Inc & American Renal Associates
10.2024 - Current

Charge Nurse, Dialysis

Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital
05.2020 - 08.2024

Registered Nurse, Dialysis

Sheikh Khalifa General Hospital
03.2013 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse, Dental Department

Al Helal Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2013

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Quirino Provincial Hospital
04.2008 - 12.2010

Master of Arts - Nursing Administration

Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of La Salette
Joy Garma