Randall Sloan
Salem,VA
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence, I leveraged my clinical expertise and interprofessional collaboration skills at Fresenius Medical Care to enhance new and existing employee training, patient and clinical outcomes, and satisfaction. My proactive approach in teaching, mentoring and quality improvement initiatives significantly contributed to a positive work environment and staff development, embodying our mission statement and core values. As a knowledgeable Clinical Educator with 9 years of combined experience in Dialysis nursing, precepting and employee training I am prepared to bring talent, expertise and leadership to the team.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Educator
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2017 - Current
- Championed a positive work environment by fostering open dialogue between educators, new and existing employees, operations, and other stakeholders involved in the delivery of patient care.
- Contributed to the ongoing improvement of the organization''s initiatives by consistently supporting and delivering our high-quality educational program and maintaining a strong professional network within the organization.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering comprehensive clinical education and training to healthcare providers.
- Served as a clinical mentor, offering guidance and support to new hires during their onboarding process.
- Strengthened relationships with my operational partners by coordinating and supporting joint educational initiatives.
- Evaluated clinical competencies of staff members, identifying areas for improvement and providing targeted training solutions.
- Optimized patient care quality by teaching new employees policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in dialysis clinical setting.
RN Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Implemented infection control measures within the unit, maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
Senior Uniformity Analyst/ Special Project Manager
Yokohama Tire Corp
08.1999 - 02.2009
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
- Conducted rigorous testing of various automotive tire models, ensuring their reliability and relevance in real-world applications.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Evaluated customer feedback to drive product and service improvements.
CNA
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA06.2015
Skills
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical expertise
- Quality Improvement
- Staff Development
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Assessment skills
- Student Support
- Student evaluations
Certification
Certified Dialysis Nurse certified through the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission.
Timeline
Clinical Educator
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2017 - Current
RN Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
06.2015 - 03.2017
CNA
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2015
Senior Uniformity Analyst/ Special Project Manager
Yokohama Tire Corp
08.1999 - 02.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
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