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I initiated dialysis treatment, assessment of cardiac, pulmonary and cognitive status. As charge nurse, I would oversee daily clinical functions such as staffing and safety issues. Manager of Anemia Management Program. Monitored patient labs, collaborated with peers and physicians to adjust dialysis prescriptions and medications accordingly. Manager of infection control. Delivered training on prevention of infections, kept vaccination of staff and patients current and well documented. Monitored blood cultures and efficacy of antibiotic therapy, until infection free. Certified mentor. Responsible for twelve weeks of teaching and documentation of new staff members.

Provided nursing care to patients with chronic renal failure. Initiated dialysis treatments, gave access care assessments before, throughout, and after treatments. Delivered patient education, support and encouragement throughout the disease process. In charge of infections control. Kept employee TB/mantoux tests and records current. Monitored Hepatitis vaccinations and immunity status. Notified Department of Health of communicable diseases. Followed protocol for needle sticks and took precautionary measures to maintain a safe and sterile environment. Involved in initiating transplant referrals. Followed patients through work-up process and kept patient data and blood work updated throughout active status.

Provide hem dialysis in an eighteen-station unit for patients with chronic renal failure. Administered intravenous medications. Blood transfusions given as needed. Provided patient education and daily support.

Learned to integrate medical-surgical knowledge, with critical thinking and problem solving skills. Began to implement delegation and collaborative skills on a forty-two bed medical / surgical unit.

Worked in a skilled nursing unit providing hygiene and ADL’s. Utilized this opportunity to practice nursing education such as assessment skills and therapeutic communication.

Associate Of Applied Science, Nursing

Activities and Societies: Member of the Phi Kappa National Honor Society Deans List (eight of twelve quarters) Member of the National.

Diploma, High School