Diligent Dialysis Nurse with demonstrated success in Nephrology Patient Care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient and clinical staff needs. Team Oriented and reliable with experienced Nephrology specialized knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success through consistent dedication, attention to detail and effective communication skills. Motivated to provide learning opportunities to improve knowledge and increased levels of expertise through education and training opportunities to clinical staff. Good relationship builder with clinical management, staff, medical providers, and other direct supervisors with excellent communication skills and timely interactions. Nursing professional focused on staff education and effectively coaching clinical direct patient care staff through team collaboration supported with strong leadership skills and nursing education research, training program support, and organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel within the Nephrology Nursing and Dialysis specialty.
Responsible for care coordination across the continuum for Veteran care with Late Stage Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute kidney Injury and End Stage Renal Disease.
Assumed the role of Educating Late Stage Chronic Kidney Disease Veterans in Nephrology Clinic in preparation for End Stage Renal Disease.
Restructured Pre ESRD Education utilizing education materials and creating connections with Veterans to beter understand their disease processes.
Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services
Supported new nursing staff in developing essential skills for treating dialysis patients through providing mentorship and guidance during their orientation period.
Ensured ongoing professional development through participation in continuing education courses and maintaining familiarity with advancements in nephrology nursing practice.
Contributed to the overall success of the dialysis unit by consistently demonstrating strong clinical skills, effective communication, and dedication to delivering exceptional patient care.
Continually improved knowledge, skills and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs
Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to direct patient care staff and clinical management
Demonstrated communication skills when delivering lectures to students, reviewing student progress individually, or communicating via email to clinical and senior management
Proven history of integrity and discretion when working with sensitive information about students and incumbent staff members
Demonstrates a strong ability to lead and instruct on boarding staff and prepare them for the type of duties that are expected of a Nephrology nurse
Effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources so that knowledge, information, feedback, and critique are imparted to and shared with students in thoughtful, carefully formulated, well written, and timely communications
Create and manage the plan of care for patients with chronic or serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer.
Advocate for personalized treatment options that address a patient’s unique care needs.
Offer education and guidance for navigating complex medical decisions.
Serve as a liaison between patients and their insurance providers to promote quality, cost-effective care with the best patient outcomes.
Designing treatment plans and scheduling appointments.
Keeping track of health outcomes and suggesting possible treatment changes.
Primed dialyzer and bloodlines recording patients’ medical information and vital signs
Ensured optimal vascular access function by performing regular assessments, troubleshooting complications promptly, and collaborating with surgeons when necessary.
Promoted adherence to prescribed dietary restrictions among patients through comprehensive education on renal nutrition principles.
Cleaned and dressed permanent and temporary catheters
Monitored patients adjusted specialized equipment and interpreted and recorded information
Verify treatment orders relevant to the dialysis treatment for each individual patient
Certified Dialysis Nurse July 2017.