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Registered Nurse Mount Carmel

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
November 07, 2021

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Candyce M. McGill, Clinical Registered Nurse

***** * ***** *****, ********, 85388, 480-***-****, ***********@*****.*** PROFILE Compassionate Registered Nurse with 17 years of experience in healthcare. Excellent, well versed dialysis nurse with a combination of clinical/leadership/managerial nursing knowledge and administrative abilities. I am equipped with outstanding propensities to deal with various queries regarding patients and their families. I have solid work ethic with strong communication and interpersonal skills. I am an energetic, hardworking, team player, who is able to relate to people at any level. I have a passion to lead by example. I use my knowledge and resources to educate, advocate and empower other so they may excel to achieve their highest level. Summary of Qualifications:

• Over 17 years of professional healthcare experience working with nursing staff, clinical staff, administrators and care center organizations.

• Vast experience in providing nursing care to patients suffering from kidney diseases. Thorough knowledge of physiology and anatomy of the kidney.

• Experienced in performing pulmonary, musculoskeletal, endocrine, cardiovascular and neurological assessments.

• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology and the ability to develop and implement treatment plans.

• 15 years of dialysis experience, certified to assist the elderly, disabled and special needs community.

• Knowledge of various healthcare monitoring and electronic medication administration systems (eMARs) Technology/Computer - knowledge of MS applications.

• Preceptor, Patient advocate, and educator in a dialysis setting.

• BLS/CPR Certified

• Telemetry Trained

• Servant Leader

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Aug 2020 — Oct 2021 Clinical Manager, Fresenius Kidney Care Phoenix, Arizona

• Directed Daily operations at facility caring for 136 patient and 20+ staff members- Dialysis Techs, RN's, Charge RN, MSW and RD

• Completed oversight on every level of pt. care from admission to Discharge- Modality, infection control, emergency/disaster, Access, DM, Medications, diet and transplant education. Vaccines, labs, CIA/POC' stable vs. Unstable pt's. Hospitalization, Co-morbids, DNR's, Access management, Med reviews, foot checks, IDT collaboration, transportation, Insurance, Travel and treatment adherence. Updating Pt. Schedule in schedule wise. caring for Covid 19 + pt's.

• Completed oversight and implementation related to staff-education, compliance, vaccinations, licenses, CPR, Benefits performance evaluations, hiring, disciplinary actions, updating staff on current company policy and procedures, creating a productive clinic culture by empowering staff, creating a system to ensure pt safety, creating an effective/conducive work environment. Maintained and Monitored P & P of water system. Ensured effective utilization and compliance of medication stock, laboratory supplies, inventory and clinic equipment. Review and approved payroll.

• Completed oversight and implementation of clinic operations- Updating manuals and Emergency/disaster Binder, Maintaining Physician privileges, Updating MD/DO on clinic operations with Governing Body and QAI. Clinic and Company metrics maintained, Fresenius RX Goal met. Adjusting clinic to ongoing updated demands concerning Covid-19. Completing Sims and ESRD Network 15 projects. Updating NHSN. Completing Fire drills, Distaster drills, and table top drills. Maintaining compliance for state, federal and medicaid surveys. Ensured compliance and maintenance of clinic operations licensure. Jul 2018 — Jun 2020 Lead HHD and PD Registered Nurse, Davita Glendale, Arizona

• Trained and educated patients/care partners to perform Hemodialysis independently on NxStage Cycler.

• Educated pt. and CP to cannulate, complete pre/post assessments, maintain infection control, document treatment data, trouble shoot, navigate emergency situations and follow proper procedures and policy.

• Implemented skilled nursing assessment, problem-solving and sound judgment for various unique situations.

• Educated patients and pre ESRD patients about kidney disease. Presented modality options to empower sound decisions regarding treatment options

• Analyzed and assessed patient data including laboratory results, treatment sheets, ETW, psycho social, diet, fluid management and collaborated care with IDT.

• Anemia management

• Ensured compliance of state and federal regulations and processes Jan 2016 — Jun 2018 Acute Dialysis RN, Davita Columbus, Ohio

(MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS)

ON CALL ACUTE DIALYSIS REGISTERED NURSE- for 3 hospitals and 2 rehab facilities

• Provided acute dialysis nursing care and executed acute hemodialysis treatment independently. With MD oversight

• Monitored and followed up acute dialysis treatment plans

• Initiated documentation of acute dialysis patients' diagnosis and lab assessments reports and medications

• Reviewed patient's data and implemented specific plans for individual patients that included both short-term and long-term goals

• Ensured that patient's needs are met in a timely fashion, In Adherence with the hospitals guidelines, Davita's policies and additionally in compliance with JCAHO guidelines.

• Ensured compliance of state and federal regulations and processes

• Preceptor for acutes hemodialysis program

• Preceptor for Acutes Peritoneal Dialysis program

• Completed DSS leadership program April 2018

Aug 2010 — Oct 2018 Registered Nurse Cap 2, Fresenius Kidney Care Columbus, Ohio

• Followed up with timely and accurate charting procedures

• Verified pre treatment orders and TCL for pt.safetyy

• Conducted an initial assessment of patients upon admission. Reported changes in patients' conditions routinely and when requiring immediate attention.

• Prepared patients to dialyze on hemodialysis machine and supervise the treatment process.

• Orientated new personnel in areas of patient care, medical practices, and policies/ procedures.

• Responsible for the administration and storage of the medication according to facility policies.

• Provided supervision of patients/staff and during dialysis treatment. EDUCATION

Oct 2011 — Dec 2012 Associate Degree in Science of Nursing, American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Westerville, Ohio

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Received recognition award as a leader in RN program Class President

Sep 2007 — Sep 2008 Licensed Practical Nursing Diploma, Bohecker College Westerville, Ohio Mar 2006 — Sep 2006 Certified Dialysis Techniction, Columbus Public Adult Education Columbus, Ohio Nov 2004 State Tested Nursing Assistant, Absolute Health Care Columbus, Ohio SKILLS Leadership and Teamwork Expert

Patient Relations Expert

Multi-Disciplinary Team

Collaborations

Expert

Process Improvement Strategies Expert

Policies and Procedure

Implementation

Expert

Improving Clinical Outcomes Expert

Educator Expert

REFERENCES References available upon request

COURSES

Oct 2017 — Apr 2018 DSS Leadership, Davita, Chicago, Illinois EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES



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