Marlo Ross

• Managing incoming calls, faxes, emails and approximately 30 patients per shift.
• Assess patients conditions, including vitals signs, fluid management and lab results to adjust to appropriate dialysis treatment.
• Educate patients about dialysis procedures, fluid management, dietary restrictions and vascular assess care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional care.
• Maintained accurate medical records by documenting patient assessments, treatments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic health record systems.
• Medications reviews and foot checks.
• Reduced treatment-related discomfort for patients by proactively addressing concerns such as needle pain or cramping during hemodialysis procedures.
• Promoted patient safety through regular inspections of dialysis machines, water treatment systems, and associated equipment for proper function and cleanliness.
• Reduced infection rates through strict adherence to aseptic techniques and proper equipment handling during dialysis procedures.

Worked in fast paced 15-28 chair chronic unit

• Acute dialysis/hospital experience.
• Cannulate vascular access
• Disinfect machines, dialysis equipment and working stations/Infection control
• Draw labs
• Water room expert
• Provided individualized care to patients, constantly monitoring their condition and reporting any changes to nursing team.
• Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
• Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
• Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.