Maltee DiMartino

Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Charge Nurse

DaVita

09.2022 - Current

Charge Nurse: manage and delegate tasks to patient care staff including Technicians and LPNs
Manage patient treatment plans prescribed by Physicians, and transcribe Physician orders
Act as Patient Advocate in decision-making regarding effective care planning
Educate families on patient progress, treatments, and at-home recovery processes
Oversee infection control, monitor hepatitis B status, and perform hemodialysis assessments of CVC, AV fistula, and grafts
Deliver quality care to patients needing dialysis treatments
Monitor vitals, track patient progress in response to medication, and maintain medical records
Administer medication using dialysis systems, including PO and IM medication
Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
Provided comprehensive patient education on disease management, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
Conducted rounds with physicians, advising physicians on patients' conditions and assisting in coordinating diagnostic testing and follow up appointments to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Developed adolescent program targeting process groups and family education.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to devise and manage individualized plans of care.
Demonstrated commitment to ethical decision-making in all aspects of clinical practice, prioritizing patient safety and wellbeing.
Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse

Dialysis Center Nurse

Private Homecare Nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Skills

Certification

Affiliations

Custom

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Coordinator/Charge Nurse

Dialysis Center Nurse

Charge Nurse

Private Homecare Nurse

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

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