Nichole Henson RN, CCTC, CPDN
Alexander,AR
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
12.2018 - Current
- Case coordinate 250 post kidney transplant patients
- Educate on pre and post kidney transplant care
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds
- Review all incoming referrals for transplant eligibility
- Take kidney donor call for the only adult kidney transplant center in AR
- Ordered diagnostic tests to investigate patients' concerns.
- Remained knowledgeable in CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulations and third-party billing rules.
RN, Facility Administrator
DaVita Inc
03.2003 - 07.2018
- Managed largest Peritoneal Dialysis unit in AR
- Scheduled patients for PD training and outside appointments
- Trained patients and families on Baxter and Fresenius CAPD and CCPD
- Oversaw monthly education for patients
- Managed anemia and adequacy for entire patient census - reviewed lab data for trends, notified MD and discussed lab results with patients
- DaVita Rx manager (educated patients on
- DaVita's mail order pharmacy and signed patients up) and Home Champion for region
- Managed budget and observed trends
- Reported Federal data in Crown Web
- Organized and participated in monthly quality control meetings
- Preceptor for new teammates
- Attended Academy and Graduate Academy
- Completed
- Home Base Camp and DSS (DaVita's Leadership class)
- Received Shining Star (employee of year) in 2013
- Received Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse certification in August 2013.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, IP and IM and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN
Medical Staffing Network
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Temporary agency for prn work
- Placed at St Vincent's and Semper Hospital on med/surgunits
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
RN
Diagnostic Physicians
North Little Rock, AR
08.2001 - 03.2003
- Worked with nephrologist in clinic and hospital rounds
- Managed all peritoneal patients and training
- Called in medications and ordered external testing
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
LPN
Advanced Treatment Systems
Fayetteville, NC
02.2001 - 06.2001
- Discuss client concerns with MD
- Obtain urine drug screens
- Administer TB skin tests
- Obtain basic assessment and history on new admissions
- Assist in answering four-line telephone
- Dispense oral methadone in video monitored locked room
LPN
Fayetteville Nephrology Associates
Fayetteville
09.1996 - 02.2001
- Organized patient care for eight physicians
- Assisted MDs as needed
- Ordered medical supplies
- Responsible for upkeep of sample medication room
- Obtained vital signs, weight, urine sample and
- EKGs on patients
- Scheduled referral appointments
- Assisted in answering five-line telephone
- Called in prescriptions.
LPN
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.1992 - 09.1996
- Nephrology for two years- patient assessments, administered medications, initiated and maintained IVS, performed peritoneal dialysis, administered blood products, read telemetry printouts and cared for post- op surgical patients
- OB/GYN for one year- patient assessments, fetal heart rates, administered blood products, cared for high risk antenatal and postpartum patients, administered medications, initiated and maintained IVs.
LPN
Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg
02.1991 - 04.1992
- Pre surgical patient assessments, performed peritoneal dialysis, administer medications, initated and maintained IVS, inserted NG tubes, monitored chest tubes
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.\
- 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
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Nursing Assistant
Menno Haven Inc
Chambersburg, PA
06.1989 - 02.1991
- Bathed, clothed and fed patients
- Assisted nurse where needed on Alzheimer's Unit.
Nursing Assistant
Shook Home for the Aged
05.1989 - 02.1990
- Bathed, clothed and fed patients
- Assisted nurse where needed.
Education
No Degree - LPN
Franklin County Area Vocational Technical School
Chambersburg, PA02.1991
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC05.2001
Skills
- Laboratory Testing
- Treatment Options
- Outpatient Care
- Infection Control Procedures
- Chronic Renal Disease Management
Certification
Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator
Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
BLS
Timeline
Transplant Coordinator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
12.2018 - Current
RN
Medical Staffing Network
06.2006 - 06.2007
RN, Facility Administrator
DaVita Inc
03.2003 - 07.2018
RN
Diagnostic Physicians
08.2001 - 03.2003
LPN
Advanced Treatment Systems
02.2001 - 06.2001
LPN
Fayetteville Nephrology Associates
09.1996 - 02.2001
LPN
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
05.1992 - 09.1996
LPN
Chambersburg Hospital
02.1991 - 04.1992
Nursing Assistant
Menno Haven Inc
06.1989 - 02.1991
Nursing Assistant
Shook Home for the Aged
05.1989 - 02.1990
No Degree - LPN
Franklin County Area Vocational Technical School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College