Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Certified Dialysis Nurse
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Maria Koester

Webster,NY

Summary

Experienced Dialysis Charge Nurse with a proven track record in quality improvement and patient safety. Expertise in Vascular Access care and clinical documentation, driving operational excellence and enhancing treatment outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Dialysis Charge Nurse

Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, Ny
10.2007 - Current
  • Supervise daily operations of dialysis unit, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient safety and service efficiency within the department.
  • Train and mentor nursing staff on dialysis procedures, fostering skill development and adherence to protocols.

Unit Supervisor

Fairport Baptist Home
Fairport, NY
09.2004 - 09.2007
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality care guidelines.
  • Mentored and trained staff on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the unit.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to team members.

Primary Care Registered Nurse

Kirkhaven Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
09.2003 - 09.2004
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with care plans.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized care strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment protocols.
  • Update Minimum Data Set

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University
CO
06-2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
06-2003

No Degree - Nursing

Upstate Medical University
Syracuse

No Degree - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Vascular Access care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Quality improvement
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Compassionate care
  • Leadership

Certification

CDN

Certified Dialysis Nurse

Certified Dialysis Nurse (CDN)-Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC)

Timeline

Dialysis Charge Nurse

Rochester Regional Health
10.2007 - Current

Unit Supervisor

Fairport Baptist Home
09.2004 - 09.2007

Primary Care Registered Nurse

Kirkhaven Nursing Home
09.2003 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

American Sentinel University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Monroe Community College

No Degree - Nursing

Upstate Medical University

No Degree - Nursing

Drexel University