Nancy Howard

• Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
• Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.

Trained patients and care partners in use of NxStage hemodialysis machine.

Educated patients and care partners in Complications of Hemodialysis

Educated patients and care partners in use and risks of home medications

Educated patients and care partners in use, administration and side effects of common dialysis medications

• Reduced hospital readmissions for patients with kidney failure by delivering timely and effective acute dialysis services.
• Assisted in training new Acute Dialysis RNs on best practices, policies, and procedures to ensure consistent quality of care across the team.
• Acted as a liaison between patients and their families, addressing concerns and providing information on treatment plans, progress updates, and discharge instructions.
• Developed rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy and understanding their unique needs throughout their treatment journey.
• Contributed to continuous process improvements within the department by actively participating in team meetings and providing constructive feedback on operations.
• Provided compassionate care to patients experiencing anxiety or discomfort during dialysis procedures, fostering a positive environment for healing.

• Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
• Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
• Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
• Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
• Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, promoting adherence to treatment plans and self-care routines.
• Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.

• Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Used Fresenius H machines and Prisma machines extensively

Various chronic and acute dialysis locations

Extensive use of Fresenius H and K machines

Alternate charge RN in chronic and acute programs

Also cross trained in Trauma ICU