Ollie Irving
Evanston,IL
Summary
Proactive Registered Nurse with diverse experience excited to transition into a position providing exceptional care, and gain new experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chronic Dialysis Nurse
RenPro Renal Services
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - Current
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Travel Dialysis RN
Amita St. Joseph Medical Center
Joliet, IL
04.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Dialysis RN
NuWest Group Holdings
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Dialysis RN
Quik Travel Staffing
Palm Springs, CA
08.2020 - 12.2020
Travel Dialysis RN
Quik Travel Staffing
Fresno, CA
08.2019 - 12.2019
Acute Dialysis Nurse
USC Keck
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications, IVs administered.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Care of COVID-19 patient's in acute care setting.
RN-Clinical Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care
Chicago, IL
07.2012 - 08.2020
- Provided direction, guidance, and support to a dialysis team of 25-30 members.
- Gathered, organized, and dispatched patient assignments to staff.
- Performed audits to verify documentation was in accordance with policy.
- Collaborated with patient care team in making decisions to benefit patient outcomes.
- Performed patient care and communicated facts about patient status, actions taken, and response to actions to the appropriate personnel.
- Educated patients on self-care and the risks of being non-compliant with treatment.
- Proficient in the use of Fresenius K and T machines, as well as Baxter and Liberty peritoneal dialysis cyclers.
- Care of COVID-19 patient's in acute care setting.
- Trained and mentored new staff as needed.
Clinical Coordinator
Davita Kidney Care
Chicago, IL
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated patient care for three hospitals in the Chicagoland area.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing a team of dialysis nurses and technicians.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
Chicago, IL
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses including diabetes and hypertesion, and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects and accurately documented updates.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
The Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation
Rolling Meadows, IL
11.2009 - 07.2012
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Provided nursing care to clients in a long term care setting.
- In charge of admission, transfer and discharge of clients.
- Provided a broad range of nursing duties such as medication administration, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and colostomy care.
- Monitored clients laboratory values to identify the need for medication titration and potential side effects.
- Educated clients and family on condition of clients health while maintaining confidentiality.
- Oversaw licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants ensuring delegated tasks were completed.
- Promoted patient safety by participating in educating direct care staff on various tasks.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL2010
Skills
- Hemodialysis
- Physical Assessments
- Patient care planning
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Acute care expertise
- Peritoneal dialysis
- HIPAA compliant
- Staff scheduling
- Clinical instruction
- Team leadership
- EPIC and Cerner EMR
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Illinois, expires 5/2022
- Registered Nurse in California, expires 10/2022
- Registered Nurse in Texas, expires 09/2022
- BLS, expires 8/2022
- ACLS, expires 11/2022
Timeline
Chronic Dialysis Nurse
RenPro Renal Services
05.2021 - Current
Travel Dialysis RN
Amita St. Joseph Medical Center
04.2021 - 06.2021
Travel Dialysis RN
NuWest Group Holdings
01.2021 - 04.2021
Travel Dialysis RN
Quik Travel Staffing
08.2020 - 12.2020
Acute Dialysis Nurse
USC Keck
08.2019 - 12.2020
Travel Dialysis RN
Quik Travel Staffing
08.2019 - 12.2019
Clinical Coordinator
Davita Kidney Care
12.2016 - 06.2018
RN-Clinical Coordinator
Fresenius Medical Care
07.2012 - 08.2020
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Hospital
08.2010 - 05.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
The Meadows Nursing And Rehabilitation
11.2009 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Oakton Community College
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