Shelia Baraka

• Responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operations of four Acute Hemodialysis Programs in Northeast Georgia
• Areas include:

Encompass Health and Rehab - Cummings, GA

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital – Jasper, GA

Piedmont Regional Hospital – Athens, GA

St. Mary’s Healthcare – Athens, GA

• Manage and supervise administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
• Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.

• Temporary travel position in dialysis for Emory Healthcare System
• Includes Decatur, Hillandale, and LTAC.

• Most senior clinical position
• Charged with directly impacting quality of care patients receive by being responsible for the overall daily management and operation of the facility.
• Improved customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Managed personnel matters, including hiring, onboarding, evaluations, and promotions.
• Led emergency response teams, ensuring swift action during critical incidents to minimize damage or loss.

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Home Peritoneal and Hemodialysis Program
• Involved in the training of dialysis patients who wish to perform treatment in the privacy and convenience of their homes and ensure patient’s training based on the company’s policies and procedures and CMS guidelines.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

• Responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operations of six Acute Hemodialysis Programs in North Georgia Piedmont System
• Areas include:

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Atlanta, GA

Piedmont Atlanta Infusion Center, Atlanta GA

Piedmont Newton Hospital, Covington, GA

Piedmont Walton Hospital, Monroe, GA

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, Jasper GA

• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
• Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
• Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
• Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.

• Travel assignment with Fresenius acute dialysis
• Performed dialysis in the hospital setting and ICU at Emory-DeKalb Medical Facilities.

• Responsible for the oversight and day to day operations of six Acute Hemodialysis / Peritoneal Dialysis Programs throughout Montgomery and Alexander City, AL
• Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
• Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
• Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
• Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
• Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Staff RN for medically complex patients which include trach/vent dependent, extensive wound care, cardiac, renal, and unstable patients on critical drips
• BLS/ACLS required.
• 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.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.

• Travel assignment with DaVita acute dialysis
• Performed dialysis in the hospital setting as well as ICU.

• Responsible for the care of patients with Acute and End-Stage Renal Failure by performing effective and safe Acute Hemodialysis in various hospitals throughout the city of Birmingham, AL.

• Staff Nurse/Relief Charge Nurse specializing in intermediate/step down care of cardiac, renal, pulmonary (tracheostomy and vent dependent), and medically complex patients.