Kecia Williams
Mason,OH
Summary
Dedicated, empathetic acute care nurse with over 25 years in hemodialysis. Experienced in the acute and outpatient hemodialysis settings. Proficient in providing hemodialysis in the Intensive Care, Cardiac Intensive Care, Progressive Care and Acute Care Room. Peritoneal dialysis educated and trained.
Passionate in improving patient outcomes in the acute care setting. Excited to expand the role as an Acute Dialysis LPN with the leader the renal care, Fresenius Medical Care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2019 - Current
- Administers, Monitors and Terminates Intensive Care Unit hemodialysis therapy.
- Expertise in following prescribed physician's orders.
- Recognizes changes in each complex patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments under physicians' direction.
- Analyzes emergency situations and takes prompt action. In critical care setting.
- Communicates. with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant changes.
- Demonstrates adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Peritoneal Dialysis (CCPD) in acute care setting.
- Accurate and timely documentation in EMR.
Dialysis Nurse/LPN
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2012 - 12.2019
- Initiation, Monitoring and Termination of hemodialysis treatment.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments under direction of charge nurse.
- Gathered lab specimens
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Vascular Access Manager.
- Ensured optimal vascular access function by performing regular assessments, troubleshooting complications promptly, and collaborating with surgeons when necessary.
- Transonic testing.
- Medication administration
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Dialysis Nurse/LPN
US Renal Care
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Initiation, Monitoring and Termination of Hemodialysis treatment.
- Timely and accurate documentation of Hemodialysis treatment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Dialysis Nurse/LPN
DaVita
06.1998 - 05.2010
- Initiation, Monitoring and Termination on Hemodialysis treatment.
- Accurate and Timely documentation of hemodialysis treatment in Electronic Medical Record.
- Ensured optimal vascular access function by performing regular assessments, troubleshooting complications promptly, and collaborating with Charge nurse.
- Medication administration.
- Water Quality Analysis.
- New Hire-Preceptor
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering exceptional clinical care and addressing patient concerns promptly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OHDiploma - Nursing
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Cincinnati, OH06.1992
Diploma -
Mt Healthy High School
Cincinnati, OH06.1983
Skills
- ICU hemodialysis therapy
- Acute renal disease
- Intravenous Certification
- Oxygen saturation
- CPR
- Medication Administration
- Vascular access management
- Transonics
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- EPIC
- EMR / EHR
- Crit Line
Timeline
Acute Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
12.2019 - Current
Dialysis Nurse/LPN
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
02.2012 - 12.2019
Dialysis Nurse/LPN
US Renal Care
07.2010 - 06.2011
Dialysis Nurse/LPN
DaVita
06.1998 - 05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Diploma - Nursing
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Diploma -
Mt Healthy High School
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