Paris Turner
Baytown,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with several years experience in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Smoothly delivers comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kindred
Webster, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Monitored patients' responses to dialysis treatment and reported any changes or adverse reactions to the physician.
- Educated patients on their renal failure diagnosis and how to manage their condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress, medications, treatments, laboratory results and other relevant information in electronic health records system.
- Administered prescribed medications during dialysis treatments according to established protocols.
- Reviewed lab values prior to each dialysis treatment to ensure accuracy of data entered into the EMR system.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing dialysis treatments.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Baytown, TX
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Provided direct patient care, including assessing and monitoring vital signs, initiating and managing dialysis treatments, administering medications, and reporting changes in patient condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, laboratory results, treatment plans, and other pertinent information.
- Assisted in training new nurses on the technical aspects of dialysis treatments.
- Educated patients and family members about disease processes, treatments options and self-care management techniques.
- Managed daily operations of the Dialysis Unit by overseeing staffing levels, scheduling staff shifts, ensuring adequate supplies are available.
LVN Floor Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
Baytown, TX
03.2008 - 12.2018
- Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs and documented patient care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments to patients in accordance with physician's orders.
- Provided dialysis care to patients with chronic renal failure, including monitoring of hemodialysis machines and vascular access sites.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plan, diet restrictions, lifestyle modifications, medication management and other related topics.
- Initiated emergency measures when necessary to stabilize the patient during dialysis treatment.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients at all times by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
- Reported any changes in the patient's condition or response to therapy immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA East Houston
Houston, TX
11.2002 - 02.2008
- Assisted in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients.
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes to physician and provided education to families regarding medical conditions.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques such as medication administration, nutrition management and disease prevention strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all state laws governing nursing practice standards.
- Ordered lab tests or imaging studies according to physician orders while ensuring accuracy of documentation in the medical record system.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TX05-2019
Vocational Nursing
Lee College
Baytown, TX08-2002
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Lab result interpretation
- Infectious disease control
- Medical assessment
- Precepting
Certification
- ACLS Certifed
- BLS Certified
References
- Cristal Beverly, BSN, Clinical Manager-832-597-0573
- Cammy Moore, NP, 832-215-6620
- Dr. Leggington, Nephrologist-832-577-1817
- Shavonda Jackson,BSN-346-774-6950
- Dr. Hussesin, Nephrologist-832-247-4544
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kindred
02.2021 - Current
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
09.2019 - 10.2021
LVN Floor Nurse
Fresenius Dialysis
03.2008 - 12.2018
LVN Floor Nurse
HCA East Houston
11.2002 - 02.2008
- ACLS Certifed
- BLS Certified
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lee College
Vocational Nursing
Lee College
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