Leo Buck
Hopkinton,MA
Summary
Compassionate Dialysis Registered Nurse recognized for delivering high-quality patient care through effective education and treatment administration. Skilled in emergency response management, ensuring prompt action during critical situations. Excellent communicator with a strong focus on empathy and problem-solving, fostering collaboration within healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Aiming to further improve patient experiences and optimize dialysis processes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Oxford, MA
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Participated in quality assurance activities within the department by reviewing policies and procedures and providing feedback for improvement.
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Took and documented patient temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates before and after dialysis treatment.
Home Therapies Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Worcester, MA
08.2018 - 03.2024
- Evaluated patients and home environments for home dialysis treatments.
- Educated patients and caregivers on both home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
- Trained from start to finish on both home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
- Trained infection control procedures for patients and caregivers on both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
- Cannulation training and documentation for hemodialysis.
- Medication administration training in the home setting.
- RN led multidisciplinary team care plan implementation and improvement.
Home Therapies Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
Marlborough, United States
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
Framingham, United States
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
Marlborough, United States
04.2010 - 07.2014
- Maintained accurate records of all patient activities, treatments, and progress notes.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patients for signs or symptoms of complications associated with hemodialysis treatments.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments to ensure safety and comfort.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physicians' orders as needed throughout treatment sessions.
- Performed initial assessments on newly admitted patients, including vital sign checks and physical examinations.
Registered Nurse
DAVITA DIALYSIS
Fitchburg, United States
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Adhered to infection control standards while performing all duties related to dialysis treatments.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding patient status updates.
- Provided direct patient care, including physical assessments and treatments, in a dialysis unit.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Registered Nurse
NAPHCARE, INC.
Birmingham, United States
12.2001 - 10.2009
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Assessed patients for signs or symptoms of complications associated with hemodialysis treatments.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Monitored patients during dialysis treatments to ensure safety and comfort.
- Worked as a federal contract employee within a minimum-security medical prison, providing hemodialysis to over 120 patients from all parts of the United States.
Registered Nurse
NORTH COUNTY DIALYSIS
Fitchburg, United States
10.2000 - 12.2001
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Assessed patient needs before starting hemodialysis procedure and monitored vital signs throughout treatment process.
- Ensured that appropriate safety measures were taken when handling hazardous materials such as biohazardous waste and chemicals used in cleaning machines.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
Patient Care Technician
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
Framingham, United States
06.1997 - 10.2000
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
- Assisted patients in understanding the dialysis process and answering their questions.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines to provide patient care.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Monitored patient reactions and machine operation during dialysis treatment.
Education
Associates - Nursing
Massachuse@s Bay Community College
Wellesley, MA06.2001
High school diploma -
Hopkinton High School
Hopkinton, MA06.1991
Skills
- Vascular Access management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic medical records proficiency
- Anemia management
- Patient education techniques
- HIPAA compliance
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Healthcare policy adherence
- Emergency response
- Lab result interpretation
- Infection control practices
- Continuous quality improvement
- Fluid management
- Nursing care planning
Affiliations
- running
- button accordion player
- home beer brewing
- horror/fantasy/thriller movie buff
Certification
- Registered nurse in Massachusetts
- RN CAP 2 (Fresenius Kidney Care)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
03.2024 - Current
Home Therapies Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2018 - 03.2024
Home Therapies Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
08.2014 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
07.2014 - 08.2014
Registered Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
04.2010 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse
DAVITA DIALYSIS
10.2009 - 04.2010
Registered Nurse
NAPHCARE, INC.
12.2001 - 10.2009
Registered Nurse
NORTH COUNTY DIALYSIS
10.2000 - 12.2001
Patient Care Technician
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
06.1997 - 10.2000
- Registered nurse in Massachusetts
- RN CAP 2 (Fresenius Kidney Care)
Associates - Nursing
Massachuse@s Bay Community College
High school diploma -
Hopkinton High School
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