Loretta Bradford, CNNe
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Retired Peritoneal Dialysis Coordinator and Hemodialysis Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System and CharDonnay Dialysis Inc. Excelled in decision-making and leadership, significantly enhancing patient care and education programs. Renowned for exceptional relationship-building skills and a commitment to improving team communication and patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peritoneal Dialysis Coordinator
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
03.2008 - 09.2023
- Managed a caseload of twenty End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients, providing initial and ongoing training for home peritoneal dialysis clients.
- Scheduling clinic appointments
- Performing clinical and lab assessments, facilitating indicated treatments and follow-up.
- Provided 24-hour support for Veterans requiring inpatient or outpatient hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis therapies
- Developed and implemented a monthly patient education program for ESRD clients
- Developed a worksheet to improve communication within the renal interdisciplinary team
Hemodialysis Nurse Manager
CharDonnay Dialysis Inc.
01.2004 - 07.2010
- Managed the daily operations and provided all aspects of hemodialysis therapy in a prison setting
- Provided one-on-one educational sessions with inmates related to diet, lab results, and strategies to maximize their health
- Collaborated with nephrologist and interdisciplinary team related to client status and plan of care
- Provided ongoing quality assurance monitoring and reporting
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO11-2013
Diploma - Nursing
Baptist System School of Nursing
Little Rock, AR12-1987
Skills
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Leadership
- Patient and family advocate
- Good listener
- Preceptor/Mentor
- Teamwork
Certification
CNNe- Certified Nephrology Nurse from 1990 to retirement
Timeline
Peritoneal Dialysis Coordinator
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
03.2008 - 09.2023
Hemodialysis Nurse Manager
CharDonnay Dialysis Inc.
01.2004 - 07.2010
CNNe- Certified Nephrology Nurse from 1990 to retirement
Master of Science - Nursing
American Sentinel University
Diploma - Nursing
Baptist System School of Nursing
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