Laura Parulis

• Ensured optimal functioning of dialysis machines through regular maintenance checks, troubleshooting issues, and reporting any malfunctions promptly.
• Contributed to a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and sterilization techniques.
• Enhanced patient education by providing clear instructions on pre-and post-dialysis care, as well as dietary restrictions and medication adherence.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatment details, and progress notes in electronic medical records.
• Provided comprehensive care for acute hemodialysis patients, ensuring their comfort and safety throughout treatment sessions.
• Improved patient outcomes by closely monitoring and adjusting dialysis treatments according to individual needs.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing patient conditions, making treatment decisions, and adapting to unexpected situations during acute hemodialysis procedures.
• Managed time effectively while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality of care delivered to patients.
• Reduced treatment complications by identifying potential issues early and taking appropriate intervention measures.
• Supported new nurses in the unit by providing mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance during orientation periods.

Admitted new PD and home hemodialysis patients into home modalities. Provided education and training per patient's level of understanding and encouraged other family members or support persons to participate. Facilitated open and safe communication. Continued to monitor patient's individualized treatment prescriptions and make adjustments for optimum responses by collaborating with nephrologist,nutritionist, social worker, and other multidisciplinary team members and addressing they individual needs.

Helped manage 4 bed acute hemodialysis unit with another staff nurse providing most optimal quality of care while maintaining a safe and clean environment, adhering to infection control protocols. Demonstrated strong critical thinking skills while assessing patient conditions,making treatment decisions,and adapting to unexpected situations during acute hemodialysis procedures. Coordinated with other departments and nephrologist to provide best possible care while maintaining scheduled treatments. continuously keeping open communication with nephrologist and other healthcare team members during hemodialysis sessions.