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Mondale Lucas

Tampa,FL

Summary

Smart Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse proudly offering more than 2 years' expertise in creating patient care plans and supervising dialytic treatments. A supportive force with strong assessment skills to develop quality relationships with fellow nurses, physicians and patients. Flexible Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse with a gentle demeanor and a strong desire to care for and help patients. A composed professional with experience in dialytic therapy and treating acute kidney conditions. Promoting decision-making, analytical and leadership skills. Highly trained Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse possessing experience in working with renal patients of all ages in a subacute treatment setting. A compassionate personality coupled with outstanding medication administration, patient rapport and counseling skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - Current
  • Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
  • Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
  • Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
  • Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
  • Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
  • Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
  • Met with patients to gather vitals, evaluate symptoms and assess conditions, ordered diagnostic tests and interpreted laboratory results.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current
  • Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
  • Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
  • Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
  • Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
  • Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms and care plans.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures such as basic cardiac life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
  • Interpreted information obtained from electrocardiograms (EKGs) or radiographs (x-rays).
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Bayada Home Health
03.2018 - 07.2023
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
  • Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
  • Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
  • Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.

Dialysis Charge Nurse

Carillon Dialysis
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2017 - 07.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Five Star Nursing Agency
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05.2021

No Degree - Practical Nursing

VEEB School of Practical Nursing
Hicksville, NY
08.2016

High School Diploma -

Ben L. Smith High School
Greensboro, NC
05.2004

Skills

  • B Braun Dialog HD Machine
  • Fresenius 2008T Machines
  • Peritoneal Dialysis (Amia Baxter)
  • SLED/CRRT
  • Tablo HD Machines
  • Epic EMR Systems
  • Meditech EMR Systems
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • AVF/AVG Cannulation
  • CVC Troubleshooting and Dressing Management
  • Chronic Renal Disease Management
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Acute Renal Disease
  • Dialysis Treatment
  • Critical Care Unit (CCU)
  • High Blood Pressure Management
  • Drug Administration
  • Diagnostic Test Ordering
  • Recording Vital Signs

Certification

  • BLS American Heart Association
  • ACLS American Heart Association
  • Licensed Multistate Florida Registered Nurse
  • Licensed New York State Registered Nurse

Timeline

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
09.2023 - Current

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

AdventHealth
06.2023 - Current

Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - 05.2023

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 09.2022

Dialysis Charge Nurse

Carillon Dialysis
09.2021 - 03.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse

Bayada Home Health
03.2018 - 07.2023

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
08.2017 - 07.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Five Star Nursing Agency
03.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Capella University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Suffolk County Community College

No Degree - Practical Nursing

VEEB School of Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

Ben L. Smith High School

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