Erica L. Snow, RN Objective

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Cir. Apt 204

Canton, Michigan.

48187

313-***-****

acfkig@r.postjobfree.com

To obtain a Registered Nurse position in the health care

industry with an emphasis on educating patients while

achieving excellent outcomes in patient care.

Professional Experience

Clinical Coordinator/Hemodialysis Registered Nurse

9/2013-Present, DaVita Dialysis Detroit, MI.

Perform daily charge nurse responsibilities i.e. monitoring

the care provided by registered nurses and

certified dialysis technicians, to ensure that dialysis

therapies are met to safely and effectively care for each

patient.

Monitor Infection Control practices in the clinical setting

to ensure that all Policies and Procedures

are being followed by each teammate.

Complete monthly tracking and reporting of all infections

within the clinic via NHSN and the CDC. Conduct monthly

Infection Control Audits on all teammates and the clinic

environment.

Conduct weekly in services with all teammates along with

monthly educational teaching for all patients and

family.

Participate in monthly FHM (Facility Health Meeting) with

the interdisciplinary team (i.e. Medical Director, Facility

Administrator, Social worker, Dietician and Biomed).

Participate in monthly Governing Body meetings and clinic

decisions.

Registered Nurse Hemodialysis

2/2008- 9/2013, Henry Ford Health System/ Greenfield Health

Systems Detroit, MI.

Performed daily charge nurse responsibilities which

included, monitoring the care provided by registered nurses

and certified dialysis technicians. Monitored and adjusted

dialysis therapies to meet the needs of each patient.

Responded and participated in emergency codes on the

dialysis unit. Served as a referral source for all

patients, along with contributing to on-going patient

education.

Functioned as a part of the interdisciplinary team by

developing nursing care plans for patients.

Participated in Interdisciplinary team meetings with

Physicians, dietary, social work, patients and families.

Document nursing care and observations (e.g. pre and post

assessments, complications, and the completion of dialysis

treatments) via QCS computerized charting.

Dispensed medications to patients on a daily basis. Perform

blood drawing procedures (e.g. monthly and mid-month labs,

kinetic modeling, HGB & HCT, etc.). Cannulated patients

with fistulas and grafts to deliver efficient dialysis

treatments.

Performed patient chart audits and tracking patient

immunizations for the clinic.

Participated in monthly QA (Quality Assurance) meetings,

along with JCAHO and CMS surveys on the unit. Highly

involved in staff development and employee engagement

projects on the unit.

Registered Nurse Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit

8/2007-2/2008 Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI.

Monitored and documented ICP/CPP and CSF outputs every

hour, along with vital signs. Performed neurological checks

on all ICU patients. Set-up and monitored ventriculostomy

devices.

Performed venipuncture and daily blood draws using arterial

lines. Dispensed medications via NG tube, peg tubes, and

titrated medications using a Baxter pump.

Performed suctioning on mechanically ventilated patients

and trach care. Performed sterile dressing changes at CVP

sites.

Transported patients off the unit for tests/procedures

(e.g. CAT scan, MRI, and Angiograph). Routinely cared for

Gift of Life patients in the ICU setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

August 2007 Wayne State University Detroit, MI.

Current BLS certification

Certification with American Lung Association Tuberculin

Skin Test

(Administer and Interpreter of results)

Skills

Six years' experience in the field of nursing as a

Hemo[pic]dialysis nurse.

Demonstrate strong leadership skills and teamwork

abilities.

Profound ability to plan, manage and organize my day in a

timely manner.

Exceptionally good in patient analysis, assessment and

giving medications.

Great ability to deal with the queries of the patient and

family members.

Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving problems.

In-depth knowledge of the high tech equipment utilized in

the clinical setting.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the

ability to exhibit.

Proficient in several computers programs (i.e. Microsoft

word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Additional Information

American Heart Association Participant

National Kidney Foundation Participant

Greenfield Health Systems Renal Care Symposium Participant

Henry Ford Health System (AIDET) World Class Customer

Service Training

Involved in CCS Leadership classes through Greenfield

Health System

Willing to relocate nationally for the right opportunity

References available upon request

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