Kathryn Arnold
Irvington,NJ
Summary
Hardworking Dialysis Nurse assesses, plans, develops, implements and evaluates patient care. Enthusiastic , driven with desire to provide high level of compassion to improve overall patient outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care NA
Newark , NJ
2006.08 - 2021.01
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, dialysis catheter ,graft, buttonhole, fistula and airway management.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on dialysis unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Preceptor
New Jersey Acute Mobile Dialysis
Jersey , City
2006.08 - 2021.01
- Oversaw work of nursing student technicians and externs to educate on proper procedures and how to prioritize care tasks.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Precepted new nurses, providing guidance on unit functions and individual roles, hospital policies and procedures and nursing best practices.
- Trained 100 students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
Charge Hemodialysis Registered Nurse /Correctional Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
Bound Brook , NJ
2000.07 - 2006.03
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized dialysis automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated patient , family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Home Care Provider
Continental Choice Care
Florham Park , NJ
1995.11 - 2000.07
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Oversaw administration of dialysis in addition to medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Gambro Healthcare
East Orange , NJ
1996.10 - 1997.05
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized dialysis automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Oversaw administration of dialysis in addition to medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Chronic
Biomedical Applications
Irvington , NJ
1993.11 - 1996.10
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Utilized dialysis automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Oversaw administration of dialysis in addition to medications.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and Hemodialysis workshops.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
Jersey City , NJ
1992.07 - 1993.07
- Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Jersey City, NJ05.1992
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation
- Access Triple Lumen Catheter
- Medication Administration
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
2002 Davita Perfect Attendance Award
1999 Certified Nephrology Nurse
1991 Booker T. Washington Award of Merit in Education Achievement
1990 Northern New Jersey Nurses Association Scholarship Award
Work Availability
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Quote
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Timeline
Registered Nurse, Hemodialysis
Fresenius Medical Care NA
2006.08 - 2021.01
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Preceptor
New Jersey Acute Mobile Dialysis
2006.08 - 2021.01
Charge Hemodialysis Registered Nurse /Correctional Nurse
DaVita Dialysis Corporation
2000.07 - 2006.03
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Gambro Healthcare
1996.10 - 1997.05
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Home Care Provider
Continental Choice Care
1995.11 - 2000.07
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse/Chronic
Biomedical Applications
1993.11 - 1996.10
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital
1992.07 - 1993.07
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing