Kris Ann Baytic
Jacksonville,AR
Summary
Experienced in vascular access management with a proven track record of delivering exceptional dialysis care at DaVita. Excels in providing high-quality patient care through effective interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2024 - Current
- Specializes in providing care to 60 patients with chronic and acute kidney disease requiring dialysis treatment.
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments before, during, and after dialysis treatments.
- Set up and operation of dialysis machines, ensuring patient safety according to policies and procedures.
- Administers dialysis procedures according to physician orders.
- Monitoring of vital signs, fluid balance, and overall patient condition during dialysis treatment and addressing complications that may occur.
- Administration of medication as ordered.
- Patient education on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and medication management.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient records, treatment details, patient responses, and changes in condition.
- Performs medication reconciliation and vaccination surveillance.
- Assists in management of new patient access as Master in Cannulation.
- Works closely with nephrologists, dietitians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure provision of quality care.
- Respond to medical emergencies and performing CPR as needed.
- Adheres to all healthcare regulations, infection control policies, and safety guidelines.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and trainings to stay current on best practices in acute dialysis nursing.
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality acute dialysis treatment and monitoring vital signs closely.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, addressing concerns regarding the acute dialysis process in a sensitive manner.
- Ensured compliance with infection control standards by maintaining a clean environment and adhering to proper sterilization techniques when handling equipment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments before initiating dialysis treatment, ensuring proper preparation and minimizing risks of complications.
- Implemented evidence-based nursing practices, ensuring adherence to established protocols and guidelines for acute dialysis treatments.
- Maintained timely documentation of all treatments provided, supporting accurate billing processes and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
CCHT
DaVita
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters under nurse supervision.
- Addressed and resolved issues with equipments, ensuring minimal disruption to treatment.
- Adhered to safety guidelines and procedures to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Reported any abnormalities in vital signs or changes in patient condition to charge nurse.
CCHT
U.S. Renal Care
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Assigned as Vascular Access Manager to oversee and manage patient access sites to promote effective dialysis treatments.
- Performed accurate water quality testing, ensuring optimal conditions for safe and effective dialysis treatments.
- Improved patient care by providing timely and accurate hemodialysis treatments.
- Completed dialysis machine and equipment setup prior to patient treatment and performed safety tests to verify readiness.
- Performed dialysis access site cannulation and initiated dialysis treatment.
- Responded to dialysis-related emergency situations under nurse supervision.
- Obtained patient's blood samples via access site or dialysis lines.
- Reinforced patient and caregiver education to enhance understanding of disease and prescribed treatment protocols.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and adjusted dialysis treatment parameters.
- Followed prescribed infection control protocols and wore personal protective equipment to minimize contamination risk.
- Disinfected dialysis station, equipment and chairs after completion of each patient treatment.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism at all times, upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing detailed handoffs to incoming staff members regarding patient status updates or changes in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills in emergency situations, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients in distress.
- Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently for thorough documentation of patient information and treatment details.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, earning their trust through consistent professionalism and genuine empathy.
- Participated in technical and clinical competency reviews to maintain dialysis treatment skill level.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR12.2022
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian School
Guam05.2007
Skills
- Vascular Access Management
- Medication Administration
- Proficiency in operating dialysis machines
- HIPAA Compliance
- Nursing care planning
- Patient Education Techniques
- Fluid and Anemia Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Emergency response abilities
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
01.2024 - Current
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
03.2023 - Current
CCHT
DaVita
06.2019 - 07.2022
CCHT
U.S. Renal Care
11.2016 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
High School Diploma -
Trinity Christian School
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