Linda McKenna
Millington
Summary
Dynamic Nephrology Lead RN with extensive experience at VillageMD/Summit Health, excelling in team leadership and patient education. Proven expertise in dialysis management and infection control, complemented by strong communication skills. Certified Dialysis Nurse adept at enhancing patient outcomes through effective training and community engagement.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Nephrology Lead RN
VillageMD/Summit Health
Berkeley Heights
03.2022 - Current
- Office manager for 2 offices leading the team of PSR's MA's and Lab Techs
- RX management
- Phone Triage
- Dialysis and admissions lead
- Supply Management
RN Home Program Manager
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
Regional
09.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed 17 home dialysis units
- Supervised 13 full and part time RN's monitoring labs, DQI reports, schedules, education, home visits, training, infection control and MD engagement for growth.
- Weekly rounding calls with staff.
- Presentations to ROD's and MD's.
- Community presentations on ESRD.
Registered Nurse HHD II
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
Plainfield
12.2014 - 03.2022
- Training patients for Home Dialysis.
- Teaching and training patients on NxStage machines.
- Home visits, monitoring and accessing lab changes.
- Infection control, clinic visits and MD engagement.
RN Kidney Smart Educator/Scholar
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
Plainfield
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Education to ESRD patients for desired modality within centers and community settings.
- Education to in-center patients on modality changes and interest in home dialysis.
- Presentations to MD's and Community leaders on Kidney Smart curriculum.
RN Staff Dialysis Nurse
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
Plainfield
04.2014 - 12.2014
- In-center dialysis nurse.
- Cannulation and monitoring dialysis patients during treatment.
- Infection control, education and lab assessment.
RN ADON
Cranford Health and Extended Care
Cranford
01.1993 - 04.2014
- Supervised work of RNs LPN's and CNA'S caring for patients in a 240 bed LTC facility with 60 Sub Acute and 20 Assisted Living.
- IV team CPR team.
- Medication administration, wound care, discharge planning and was the lead for the IDC team.
- Verified continued compliance of team's nursing care within federal, state and local regulations.
Staff Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Hospital
Newark
05.1991 - 04.1994
- Staff Floor RN -Vascular/Cardiac and Orthopedics.
- Medication delivery, treatments pre and post operative measures.
- Monitoring and assessment of conditions.
- Care plans and MD engagement.
- IV team and CPR team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cranford Health and Extended Care
Cranford
01.1983 - 04.1991
- CNA provided all aspects of ADL care.
- Long term care and sub acute.
Education
Certified Dialysis Nurse - Dialysis
Brookdale Community College
Freehold, New Jersey04.2014
Associates - Science
Union County College
Cranford, New Jersey05.1991
RN Diploma - Nursing
Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing
Elizabeth, New Jersey05.1991
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Webex
- CPR
- Certified Dialysis Nurse
- IV
Awards
- Goodkin Memorial Oncology Award
- Alumni Association Award
- Surgical Nursing Award
- 2015 DaVita Shining Star
- 2017 DaVita Shining Star
- 2018 DaVita Villagewide Shining Star
Personal Information
Title: RN
Timeline
Nephrology Lead RN
VillageMD/Summit Health
03.2022 - Current
RN Home Program Manager
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
09.2018 - 03.2022
RN Kidney Smart Educator/Scholar
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
03.2015 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse HHD II
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
12.2014 - 03.2022
RN Staff Dialysis Nurse
Davita Healthcare Partners Inc.
04.2014 - 12.2014
RN ADON
Cranford Health and Extended Care
01.1993 - 04.2014
Staff Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Hospital
05.1991 - 04.1994
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cranford Health and Extended Care
01.1983 - 04.1991
Certified Dialysis Nurse - Dialysis
Brookdale Community College
Associates - Science
Union County College
RN Diploma - Nursing
Elizabeth General Medical Center School of Nursing
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