Nicole Gatewood
Coloma,MI
Summary
Accomplished RN with a proven track record at DaVita, Inc., specializing in dialysis care and patient coordination. Leveraged hemodialysis expertise and exceptional teamwork to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. Skilled in vascular access management and critical thinking, consistently advocating for comprehensive care plans that resulted in improved health metrics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Dialysis Clinical Coordinator
DaVita, Inc
03.2009 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Created monthly schedules for nurses, taking into account requests off and vacation time.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
RN, Dialysis
FMC Dialysis
06.2005 - 02.2009
- Delivered high-quality nursing care while operating advanced dialysis equipment and performing vascular access cannulation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Facilitated continuity of care by maintaining patient records that documented treatment history, progress, and identified areas for improvement or modification.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing individualized dialysis treatment plans and monitoring vital signs during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in evaluating the effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans based on continuous monitoring of patients'' conditions and feedback from other healthcare professionals involved in their care.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by coordinating schedules for patients receiving ongoing dialysis treatments.
- Evaluated laboratory results, such as blood chemistry and electrolyte levels, to monitor patients'' response to dialysis treatments and report any significant findings to the healthcare team.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita, Inc.
06.2002 - 06.2005
- Coordinated care with other healthcare providers, such as dietitians and social workers, to ensure comprehensive support for patients during their dialysis journey.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Improved patient outcomes through diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05.1993
Skills
Dialysis machine operation
Blood pressure monitoring
Vascular Access Management
Teamwork and Cooperation
Critical thinking abilities
Anemia management
Hemodialysis expertise
Medication and IV administration
Basic Life Support
Lab result interpretation
Timeline
RN, Dialysis Clinical Coordinator
DaVita, Inc
03.2009 - Current
RN, Dialysis
FMC Dialysis
06.2005 - 02.2009
Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita, Inc.
06.2002 - 06.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
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