Ninjah Pickering
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with 18+ years of progressive nursing experience, including 8+ years of specialized hemodialysis experience and extensive multi-facility travel nursing experience. Proven ability to adapt quickly to different clinical environments, facility workflows, staffing models, patient populations, and organizational policies while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care. Experienced in chronic and acute dialysis, charge nursing, program management, staff leadership, patient assessment, treatment management, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to work independently, provide clinical leadership, support facility operations, and integrate effectively into new teams with minimal orientation. Seeking to leverage extensive dialysis expertise, leadership experience, and adaptability in a Local Float RN position supporting multiple dialysis facilities
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SOA Registered Nurse – National Travel
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered safe, high-quality hemodialysis care across multiple Fresenius facilities, adapting to diverse clinical environments to meet patient needs.
- Initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis treatments according to physician orders, prescribed treatment plans, and established clinical protocols.
- Monitor patients for treatment-related complications and respond promptly using appropriate clinical judgment and interventions.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments before, during, and after dialysis treatments and identify changes requiring intervention.
- Coordinated individualized patient care in collaboration with nephrologists, physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members, ensuring seamless communication and patient support.
- Provide clinical guidance and support to direct patient care staff, reinforcing safe dialysis practices and adherence to facility policies.
- Maintain compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, medication administration, vascular access, and regulatory standards.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and safety through active participation and collaboration.
- Rapidly adapt to different facility workflows, staffing models, patient populations, treatment processes, and facility-specific policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate flexibility, professionalism, and independent decision-making while transitioning between facilities and clinical teams.
- Serve as a dependable clinical resource to facilities with varying staffing and operational needs.
Charge Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Provided day-to-day clinical leadership, guidance, and support to direct patient care staff.
- Supervised patient care activities during dialysis treatments while addressing staff clinical needs and patient complications.
- Assessed patients before and throughout treatment and communicated significant changes in condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Coached and supported staff in dialysis procedures, patient care techniques, and facility policies to enhance care quality.
- Monitored staff adherence to clinical, infection prevention, safety, and OSHA standards to ensure a safe care environment.
- Supported staff development through education, in-services, and reinforcement of current dialysis practices.
- Ensured dialysis environment met safety and cleanliness standards by conducting regular inspections.
- Assisted with maintaining efficient patient flow while prioritizing patient safety and quality of care.
Program Manager – Acute Dialysis Services
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE – LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Led clinical and operational activities for acute dialysis services, enhancing patient care and service delivery.
- Coordinated staffing and patient-care resources, ensuring safety and efficiency in dialysis delivery.
- Ensured compliance with established policies, physician orders, and regulatory requirements for apheresis.
- Collaborated with hospital leadership to uphold clinical and operational standards.
- Maintained readiness for internal and external surveys, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw responsibilities related to acute care electronic system (ACES).
- Provided clinical leadership and operational support in fast-paced acute care environment.
RN Team Leader
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Led and guided dialysis staff in clinical practices to improve patient care and team effectiveness.
- Ensured safe, efficient, patient-centered delivery of dialysis services, fostering a supportive environment for patients.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and monitored patient response throughout treatment.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis treatment, medications, vascular access, and disease management to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Performed hemodialysis treatments according to physician orders, facility policies, and established clinical standards.
- Verified dialysis treatment orders and individualized treatment requirements prior to treatment initiation.
- Facilitated vascular access management to maintain effective treatment and patient care.
- Provided support in managing medications and educating patients about their treatment plans.
Staff Registered Nurse
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Monitored patient conditions, recognized changes in clinical status, and implemented timely interventions to enhance patient safety.
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care utilizing nursing process in hospital environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Executed patient admissions, assessments, and discharges to streamline patient flow and support continuity of care.
- Executed wound care and treatment to promote patient healing.
- Provided patient and family education and assisted with discharge planning.
- Maintained infection prevention and patient safety standards.
Registered Nurse
WHITE OAK MANOR OF COLUMBIA
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to 30 geriatric patients, ensuring individualized attention and support.
- Conducted patient assessments and monitored changes in condition.
- Administered medications and controlled substances according to facility policies.
- Supervised four CNAs, effectively delegating patient-care responsibilities to optimize team performance.
- Performed wound care and admission assessments.
- Educated patients on self-care and health management, promptly communicating significant changes in condition to healthcare providers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
WHITE OAK MANOR OF COLUMBIA
01.2009 - 09.2010
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to 30 geriatric patients, ensuring individualized attention and support.
- Administered medications and closely monitored patient responses to optimize treatment effectiveness.
- Executed wound care, provided patient education, administered medications, and conducted admission assessments to facilitate patient recovery.
- Documented patient condition changes for clinical review in patient condition requiring further assessment or intervention.
- Supervised four CNAs and delegated appropriate patient-care responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Western Governors University
09-2027
Associate Degree - Nursing / Health Science
Central Carolina Technical College
Sumter, SC05-2010
Diploma - Health Science – Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA09-2008
Skills
Hemodialysis – Acute & Chronic
Dialysis Treatment Management Vascular Access Management
Patient Assessment and Monitoring
Clinical Decision-Making
Patient Safety & Quality Care
Infection Prevention & Control
Medication Management
Regulatory Compliance
CMS / TJC / OSHA Readiness
Quality Improvement
Facility Policy & Procedure Compliance
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Interfacility Coordination
Clinical Operations Leadership
Staff Mentoring & Clinical Support
Patient and Family Education
Adaptability & Independent Practice
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- – SC/ [Compact License]
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
SOA Registered Nurse – National Travel
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
09.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
07.2021 - 09.2023
Program Manager – Acute Dialysis Services
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE – LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
08.2019 - 07.2021
RN Team Leader
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
05.2017 - 07.2019
Staff Registered Nurse
PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL
12.2011 - 12.2013
Registered Nurse
WHITE OAK MANOR OF COLUMBIA
10.2010 - 01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
WHITE OAK MANOR OF COLUMBIA
01.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree - Nursing / Health Science
Central Carolina Technical College
Diploma - Health Science – Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College