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Kristopher Dobson

Elmont,NY

Summary

Nurse Practitioner with background in Transplant Kidney and Pancreas management. Strengths include critical thinking, effective communication with patients and healthcare teams, along with high-quality patient-centered care. Made significant impact in previous roles by implementing innovative practices for better patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Mayo Clinic Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed pre- and post-kidney/pancreas transplant patients' medical regimen.
  • Collaborated with physicians to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes in both outpatient visits and inpatient transplant consult services.
  • Provided comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Reviewed lab results and imaging studies to make accurate diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
  • Prescribed medications based on patient needs and current clinical standards of care.
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications to improve their overall health.
  • Initiated referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
  • Conducted follow-up visits to monitor treatment progress and ensure effectiveness of interventions.

Registered Nurse (Hemodialysis)

North Shore University Hospital
Manhasset, NY
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Care for dialysis patients within the acute setting.
  • Performs and obtains MD orders for patient care.
  • Administers medications as per order.
  • Performs dialysis treatment at the bedside.
  • Collaborates with the MD for changes/updates in patient status.
  • Intervention when a patient's health status becomes unstable.

Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse/Hemodialysis)

Queens-Long Island Renal Institute
New Hyde Park, NY
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervision of clinical floor
  • Performs physical assessment of patients prior and post treatment
  • Prepares and administers medications as per Dr
  • Order
  • Verifies MD prescription (flow sheet) prior to treatment
  • Communicates with Physician for alteration/verification of orders
  • Intervention of complications during dialysis treatment

Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Med-Surge)

South Shore University Hospital
Bay Shore, NY
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Intervene when a patient's health status becomes critical
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients.
  • Perform thorough assessments of patients along with completing individualized care plans for each patient
  • Prioritize and organize nursing care based on assessment of patient's status and medical chart
  • Communicate closely with hospital staff and physicians about the patient's well-being.
  • Provide patients with education about illness and methods to maintain a healthy well being
  • Administer patient medications in a timely manner
  • Act as a liaison between patients and physicians to address problems and patient/family concerns

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Northshore University Hospital/Southside Hospital
Manhasset, NY
10.2017 - 10.2019
  • Sets-up and operates kidney dialysis machine, under the direct supervision of an RN
  • Verifies the machines' conductivity with an external conductivity meter and checks dialysate PH and temperature
  • Checks water treatment system's total chlorine and records results on the log
  • Monitors patient's vital signs and dialysis machine readings during dialysis and reports abnormal findings to the Registered Nurse
  • Adheres to infection control policies
  • Assists RN in providing nursing care to patients

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Queens Long Island Renal Institute
New Hyde Park, NY
05.2015 - 08.2019
  • Accessing and cannulating AV fistula or graft
  • Follows MD prescription (flow sheet) for patient care
  • Obtaining weight of Patient prior and post treatment
  • Priming of lines and dialyzer before treatments

Education

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified-Adult Gerontology -

05.2024

MS Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -

Pace University
New York, NY
12.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, Illinois
06.2020

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY
05.2019

CCHT Certified -

Dialysis4Career-School of Hemodialysis
Hempstead, NY
11.2011

Skills

  • BLS Certified
  • ACLS Certified
  • Organizational Skills
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Detail oriented
  • Excellent communication abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Outstanding people skills
  • Application of critical thinking
  • Epic User

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Mayo Clinic Arizona
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse (Hemodialysis)

North Shore University Hospital
07.2020 - 07.2024

Registered Nurse (Telemetry/Med-Surge)

South Shore University Hospital
10.2019 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse (Charge Nurse/Hemodialysis)

Queens-Long Island Renal Institute
08.2019 - 07.2020

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Northshore University Hospital/Southside Hospital
10.2017 - 10.2019

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Queens Long Island Renal Institute
05.2015 - 08.2019

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certified-Adult Gerontology -

MS Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner -

Pace University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain University

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Nursing

Nassau Community College

CCHT Certified -

Dialysis4Career-School of Hemodialysis

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