Leona Tate

Worked as staff nurse, coordinator and trained new employees.

Have knowledge of varies hemodialysis

machines, continuous peritoneal dialysis and currently studying medical coding.

Work with physicians and healthcare

members to deliver appropriate treatment.

Prioritize nursing interventions based on

patient's acuity levels by using critical

thinking skills.

Assess patient's medications or blood

products to be given, cognitive level,

laboratory results, vital signs and dialysis access.

• Maintained timely documentation of all treatments provided, supporting accurate billing processes and facilitating effective communication among healthcare providers.
• Advocated for patient needs, communicating effectively with physicians and other medical professionals to enhance overall care quality.
• Coordinated discharge planning for patients transitioning from acute dialysis settings to outpatient or home-based care.
• Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.

Compliance with infection control policy and procedure to maintain a clean environment and adhere to proper cleaning technique when handling equipment.

Use plan of care for treatment to provide each chronic and acute renal patient with compassion and according to thier medical status.

Educate patient and family about acute dialysis process and possible side effect.

During dialysis session closely monitor hemodynamics parameters and make adjustments as needed by notifying the nephrologist.

Share my expertise on acute dialysis treatment,

serve as a resource in the healthcare team, and

support colleagues in their professional growth.

Continuous professional development through,

courses and staff meetings to stay current in dialysis and nursing

Complete documentation in a timely maner for proper billing and communication with healthcare providers

Assign patients, problem solve and supervise dialysis team members

• Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
• Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Assisted with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies under physician supervision when needed
• Continuously sought opportunities for professional growth and development through attendance at conferences, workshops, and participation in certification programs relevant to adult critical care nursing.
• Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and discharge planning activities as per regulatory requirements.
• Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections by maintaining strict infection control measures and sterile techniques.
• Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
• Facilitated timely discharges through interdisciplinary collaboration and efficient coordination of post-acute care services for patients requiring ongoing support after ICU stay.
• Promoted effective communication among the interdisciplinary team, ensuring timely updates on patient status and progress.