NICOLE BLACK
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in vascular access management and patient education. Committed to collecting and analyzing vascular access data to enhance patient outcomes through effective monitoring and mentorship of new staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Access Coordinator/Manager
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2016 - Current
- Collect track and trend accurate and complete vascular access data.
- Educate patients in the care and management of vascular access.
- Monitor vascular access with focus on identifying access dysfunction prior to stenosis and clotting. Monitor central venous catheters (CVC) with a goal to reduce catheters.
- Facilitate referral for interventional or surgical treatment appropriate for diagnosed vascular access dysfunction. Monitor documentation of vascular access care, intervention and outcomes.
- Participate in vascular access QAPI improvements and outcomes.
Preceptor
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2013 - Current
- Positive role modeling will help meet the learning needs of the new employee.
- Ensuring the employee only performs procedures demonstrated first by the educator.
- Supervise the new employee, checking each action that the person takes and making sure the new employee correctly performs the procedure.
- Review policies and procedures with new employees.
- Continue to supervise the new employee on a one-to-one basis, working the same schedule, until they are able to perform the procedure accurately, safely, and independently.
- Communicate weekly with nurse educator and employee to discuss the employee’s progress, Make sure that the employee’s documentation is complete.
- Assist the new employee in integrating socially and professionally within the unit.
- Act as a resource for the new employee. Act as a troubleshooter for the new employee.
- Observe and verify that the new employee has attained the required knowledge and skills to successfully complete the program.
- Work with the new employee on time management and work flow for maximum efficiency.
LPN
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2013 - Current
- Initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatment in accordance with facility approved policies and procedure.
- Perform initiation for patients with peripheral vascular access.
- Administer medications by prescribed route and documents administration and result of medication. Prepares and monitors the hemodialyzer and the hemodialysis machine: performs and documents all required quality control checks.
- Obtain ordered pre, intra and post dialysis laboratory specimens.
Lead Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
10.2003 - 01.2013
- Opening and closing procedures for the facility: R.O. check list, Chlorine testing, Hardness testing Bicarbonate mixing and testing for pH and Specific gravity.
- Document and present testing results to the charge nurse for review and sign before each patient shift. Quality and safety tests of equipment such as the phoenix meter, pH hardness and chlorine test.
- Oversee validation and verification testing, calibration and log sheet documentation for glucometer, phoenix meter.
- Assist charge nurse to overs and remind staff to use personal protective equipment according to policies and regulations.
- Oversee that treatment area has all needed supplies and that items are stored according to policy. Notify Chief Technician if supplies are low.
- Assist staff with basic troubleshooting: replace a machine with back-up when needed. Report any risk management issues to Chief Technician.
Education
IV Therapy Certified -
01-2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
New York01-2011
Certified Hemodialysis Tech -
New York01-2005
Overview - Professional Qualifications
- Over fifteen years’ in dialysis settings and extensive practical experience produced a through command of nursing treatments and the following capabilities:
- Good judgment and decision making, time management, ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize and problem solving skills.
- Quick learner – ability to learn new nursing methods and quick understanding of equipment and applications.
Timeline
Vascular Access Coordinator/Manager
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2016 - Current
Preceptor
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2013 - Current
LPN
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
01.2013 - Current
Lead Technician
Dialysis Clinic Inc.
10.2003 - 01.2013