Paige Lucas-Smith
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, dialysis, and care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, families and teammates through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude and excellent leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
DaVita
12.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians, fostering collaborative approaches to patient care across multiple healthcare disciplines.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Completed pre- and post-treatment assessments for patients dialysis treatments.
- Documented treatments provided, medications administered, and assessments.
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Initiated and terminated hemodialysis treatments for patients with a fistula or graft access.
- Monitored patient's status and intra-dialytic vitals during dialysis treatments.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
Caregiver
Private Childcare
09.2017 - 07.2022
- Enhanced comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
Direct Support Provider
Star Care Of Tennessee
09.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided high quality in-home care to individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
- Ensured client safety by conducting regular home assessments for potential hazards or areas requiring improvement.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fisk University
Nashville, TN05.2018
Associate of Science -
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX05.2016
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Dialysis Nursing
- Vascular Access Management
- Fluid Management
- OSHA safety expert
- Delegation and Motivation
- Unit Oversight
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Scheduling Coordination
- Student Precepting
- Training staff
Timeline
Registered Nurse
DaVita
12.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
DaVita
04.2021 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Private Childcare
09.2017 - 07.2022
Direct Support Provider
Star Care Of Tennessee
09.2017 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Fisk University
Associate of Science -
Cedar Valley College
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