Nicole S Futo
Canton,OH
Summary
Motivated and accomplished RN specialized in training and maintaining patients on home peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a positive work environment. Strong organizational and prioritization abilities enable effective teamwork and independent functioning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Therapies RN
US Renal Care
Norton, OH
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered patient-focused nursing care through administering medications, keeping track of laboratory results, and overseeing treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle changes that could improve their overall health outcomes.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Staff Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Akron, OH
10.2019 - 09.2020
- Complete pre and post treatment physical assessments
- Demonstrates effective staffing, as appropriate with staffing ratios
- Compete and document monthly review of patient foot checks, medication profiles and administer medications as ordered by the physician
- Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Acute Dialysis
Akron, OH
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Provide professional nursing care and coordination of nursing care and services to patients in acute hospital setting
- Coordinates and directs the activities of all clinical teammates and any non-clinical teammates
- Acts as leader and provides acute education to teammates in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Use of judgment in both initial planning and problem solving in relation to daily assignments
- Serves as highest ranking supervisor, except when HSA is present
- Assists with evaluation and counseling of program teammates as well as annual evaluation of teammate performance
- Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills with an ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization and with patients and caregivers with varying levels of medical understanding
- Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy in talking with patients, hospital staff, and teammates
- Demonstrates relationship-building skills
- Demonstrates proficiency in consultative skills when addressing inquiries with ability to articulate instructions clearly and simply for patient health improvement, education, and problem solving
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Acute Dialysis
Akron, OH
06.2014 - 06.2018
- Performs direct patient care for dialysis patients in an acute setting
- Proficient in performing and training peritoneal dialysis
- Analyzes patient assessments, laboratory data, and, when concerns are noted, brings the issues to the attention of the physician
- Communicates all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to supervisor, hospital staff, the patient’s physician
- Assesses patient and family learning readiness and provides appropriate information on renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment and medical regimen and its impact on patient’s state of health and well being
- Provides dialysis therapy
- Administers patient quality care in a considerate, respectful manner
- Interacts with hospital partners in a collaborative, respectful manner to ensure quality patient care
- Handles all assignments autonomously
- Serves as role model and coach to teammates in the RN1 and RN2 job titles
- Resource to colleagues with less experience
- Effectively and efficiently handles unique and/or very difficult situations
RN
Medical Staffing Network
Independence, OH
01.2009 - 05.2014
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Care for patients with chronic and acute diagnoses such as MI, arrhythmias, sepsis
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
RN ICU
Mercy Medical Center
Canton, OH
04.2009 - 03.2013
- Charge nurse in a level 2 trauma ICU Oversees care of 24 patients per shift
- Responsible to rapid responses and code blue throughout hospital
- Self-directed care with astute judgment skills
- Closely monitors acute conditions
- Trains new staff on quality patient care and hospital policies and procedures
RN ICU
Summa Health System- Akron Campus
Akron, OH
06.1992 - 12.2008
- Charge nurse in a level 1 MICU, overseeing a 26 bed unit
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the shift
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as thoracotomy, central line insertion, intubation, bronchoscopy, and chest tube insertion
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Malone University
Canton, OH05.1992
Skills
- Proficient in teaching home therapies
- Caring for a large group of patients
- Performing peritoneal dialysis
- Training peritoneal dialysis
- Proficient in plasma pheresis
- Current in ACLS
- Current in BLS
Timeline
Home Therapies RN
US Renal Care
09.2020 - Current
Staff Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2019 - 09.2020
Clinical Coordinator
DaVita Acute Dialysis
06.2018 - 10.2019
Acute Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Acute Dialysis
06.2014 - 06.2018
RN ICU
Mercy Medical Center
04.2009 - 03.2013
RN
Medical Staffing Network
01.2009 - 05.2014
RN ICU
Summa Health System- Akron Campus
06.1992 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Malone University
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