Nurse care manager

• May 2022 - Present

Nurse care manager

• May 2022 - Present

Nurse Care Manager

• Feb 2020 - May 2022

Clinical Coordinator

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

In addition to duties as Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse:-Coordinate ESRD patient care and services (trend lab values, track metrics on vital signs, weight, outcome management, etc.). -Supervise 1-2 technologists per shift, directing clinical team to consistently guarantee the highest level of patient care by ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.-Participate with Facility Administration in conducting teammate reviews, hiring, termination, and performance and professional development. Implement new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.-Work independently (MD available by phone and once monthly in clinic) as only licensed personnel caring for 8-10 patients per shift. Show less

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

• Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

-Provide all-rounded in-center dialysis care for 20 patients; initiation of hemodialysis treatments including cannulation, CVC care, medication administration and patient stabilization, and discontinuation of treatment.-Prepare, monitor and maintain dialysis machines and systems.-Consistently evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.-Accurately document all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications and follow-up care. -Advanced knowledge of lab values specific to renal failure.-Supervision of direct patient care including utilization of strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care, development and administration of dialysis plans, patient data analysis, fluid therapy/blood products, and other treatments.-Implementation of teammate and patient scheduling-Training management for new clinical teammates (both RN and PCT).-Patient care follow-up including but not limited to vascular, manage accesses, monitoring trends with needle cannulation, medication reviews, hospital admit follow up and prevention.-Cohesive work within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, nephrologists, dieticians, social workers, lab and pharmacy personnel.-Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Show less

Staff Nurse

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2016

Worked in the Gynecologic Oncology unit. -Serve as a Primary Nurse and engaged in patient/family education pertaining to diagnoses and treatments; provide continual psychosocial support and advocacy. -Direct patient care: central line care including accessing ports, working with PICC lines, IJ & EJ, double lumen hohns, blood draws, NG tube, G tube, multiple drains, TPN, epidurals, PCA pumps as well as all other high level care as needed. -Successfully collaborate with other health care team members to implement to best possible care plans on a by-patient basis in order to ensure positive health outcomes. -Communicate with patients, family members and other members of the healthcare teams consisting of diverse nationalities, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and age groups ranging from adolescence to geriatric. -Timely and accurate administration of prescribed medications, intravenous fluids, blood transfusions and all other necessary courses of action throughout the night. Show less

Office Manager

• May 2006 - Jan 2011

-Directly assisted Vice President of company, handling all calls, mail and scheduling -Oversaw hiring process for all employees, screening applicants and scheduling all interviews -Ensured office was run properly and accurately during as well as beyond business hours -Served as primary financial liaison for the company with primary duties including handling large sums of cash, balancing office receipts and cash tickets -Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases and maintained daily sales reports -Created and maintained several databases to improve inventory management, daily sales reports and production records -Accurately and efficiently handled all weighing of trucks loaded with material -Extensive interaction, both in person and over the phone, with clients, vendors and employees -Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints Show less