Kelly Keating, RN, CDN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Diverse skill set with 12 years of technical experience as well as seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Streamlined documentation processes, maintaining accurate records of each patient's medical history, lab results, and treatment progress.
Dialysis Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2008 - 10.2020
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and calibration on medical devices.
- Reduced device downtime through efficient troubleshooting and repair of biomedical equipment.
- Ensured patient safety by adhering to strict quality control procedures during equipment inspections.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new medical equipment protocols.
- Performed, reported, and evaluated dialysate/water sample collection and any required actions.
- Monitored and maintained water system
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05.2020
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Continuous quality improvement
- Cultural competence
- Fluid management
- Water Room Expert
- Vascular access management
- Organizational skills
- Anemia management
- Effective communication
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Team leadership qualities
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse-IL
Certified Dialysis Nurse
Affiliations
- Currently enrolled at Capella University, Expected BSN date 6/2024
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2020 - Current
Dialysis Biomedical Technician
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2008 - 10.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College