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Phone: 412-***-**** Email: *************@*******.***
Address: **** ****** *****, **********, ** 15205
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Detail-oriented, dedicated, and highly motivated RN with 22+ years of successful experience in the health care industry. Adept at aligning patient needs with clinical procedures to ensure exemplary patient care. Solid analytical, interpersonal, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Currently seeking a position which will effectively utilize all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of knowledge as follows:
Patient Health/Safety
Policy Enforcement
Medication Administration
Utilization Review
Patient Assessment
Regulatory Compliance
Medical Devices/Equipment
Case Management
Patient/Family Education
Post-operative Care
Medical Charts/Records
Peritoneal Dialysis
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Fresenius Medical Care Pittsburg, PA 1997 - Present Dialysis Staff Nurse
- Accountable for ensuring the educational needs of patients/families are met regarding End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) while maintaining compliance with policies/procedures and state/federal regulations.
- Oversees shift operations, serves as a resource for other staff members, and partners with the Clinical Manager to discuss personnel and patient care statuses, issues, and other information.
- Provides ongoing education to patients regarding their renal disease, vascular access and dialysis therapy, and other related health conditions.
- Utilizes and maintains knowledge of Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), and Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM).
- Informs patients on laboratory values and the relationship to adequate dialysis therapy, compliance with treatment schedules, medications, and fluids.
- Works in conjunction with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to interpret, adjust, and coordinate care provided to the patient.
- Ensures transplant awareness, modality awareness, and drive catheter reduction. Staff Builders Pittsburg, PA 1995 - 1997
Private Duty Nurse
- Provided direct patient care that regularly involved heavy lifting and moving of patients, assisting with ambulation, and post-op care for liver transplant patients. St. Clair Hospital Pittsburg, PA 1990 - 1995
Medical-Surgical Staffing
- Provided PT education and gained clinical experience as a team leader. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Community College of Allegheny County Associate’s Degree in Nursing - RN (Jun. 1991)
- Pennsylvania State Nursing Board Certified