Experience

Impulse Dynamics

• United States
• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Clinical Trial Liaison

  • Aug 2023 - Present



Ascension

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Performance Improvement Coordinator

  • May 2023 - Aug 2023

• Clinical Research Coordinator

  • Oct 2021 - May 2023



Fresenius Medical Care North America

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Charge Nurse

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  Under direction of the Clinical Manager, serve in a supervisor role for a For-Profit In-Center Hemodialysis Unit. Following CMS guidelines and Fresenius policy, ensure the delivery of superior care to the renal failure patient population. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of nephrologists, physician extenders, social work and dieticians to facilitate the needs of the ESRD population on an individual patient basis. Coordinate and participate in company and unit quality initiatives. Act as Anemia Manager, Adequacy Manager and admissions coordinator. Provide employee education and skills verification. Involved in the interview and selection process of employment candidates. Together with the Clinical Manager, complete annual employee evaluations and corrective action processes Show less



Beaumont Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Clinical Nurse Manager

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2019

  Coordinated all aspects of operations in a For-Profit In-Center Hemodialysis Unit while following CMS regulatory guidelines. Followed Fresenius policies and procedures to ensure delivery of superior care to the renal failure patient population. Maintained QA records and implemented quality improvement initiatives to reach FKC and QIP goals. Acted as Anemia, Adequacy and Access Manager for unit. Participated in Plan of Care meetings with physicians and held interdisciplinary team meetings to monitor patient status. Maintained personnel records and provided oversight for employee orientation, education, performance evaluation and corrective action. Facilitated unit transition in the fall of 2018/2019 from a Beaumont Health owned dialysis unit to the current status as a Fresenius Kidney Care unit. Followed a cost effective financial model while providing superior patient care. Managed a team of 21 employees and a census of 100-120 in-center hemodialysis patients. Show less

• Registered Nurse - Dialysis

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2015

  Participated in the care of outpatient ESRD patients in a chronic dialysis center setting. Acted as the anemia outcome manager for entire clinic of 95 patients. Participated in the coordination of patient care with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, nephrologists, social worker and dietician. Delegated assignments/tasks with appropriate follow-up. Developed teaching strategies for patient/family. Served as preceptor and unit charge nurse. Contributed to achievement of unit objectives.

• Registered Nurse

  • May 2006 - Jan 2011

  Participated in the collaborative care of chronic and acute pain patients. Assisted in fluoroscopic guided procedures including epidural steroid injections, facet blocks, nerve ablations, and celiac plexus blocks. Cared for patients in the pre-procedure and recovery areas. Administered conscious sedation and monitored patients during interventional procedures. Rounded on inpatients with epidural infusions, peripheral nerve infusions, Depodur, and Duramorph in the Acute Pain Service role. Involved in following chronic pain patients with indwelling spinal cord stimulators, intrathecal infusion pumps, and post kyphoplasty procedures. Assumed the role of in-charge staff member, ancillary staff supervisor, preceptor, staff educator and unit representative to the Professional Nurse Council. Involved in developing plan of care with physicians, patients, and consulting departments. Extensive telephone screening and communication with patients Show less

• Critical Care Registered Nurse

  • Apr 2004 - May 2006

  Provided care to critically ill adult patients, specializing in post MI patients and the acute care of post-coronary artery bypass graft patients. Continuously assessed and managed patients on mechanical ventilation, analyzed ECG, monitored hemodynamics, administered variety of medications, educated patients and families, and participate in integrated plan of care with medical and ancillary staff. Certified to care for patients on ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and CRRT. Assumed role of unit in-charge staff member, preceptor, and member of the Open Heart Focus Group. Show less



UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HOSPITALS

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Critical Care Registered Nurse

  • Feb 2010 - Jan 2011

  Cared for critically ill adult cardiac and primary pulmonary hypertension patients in the educational environment of the University Hospital. Primarily focused on patients immediately post MI, awaiting transplant, or preparing for LVAD placement. Continuously assessed patients, managed mechanical ventilation, analyzed ECG, monitored hemodynamics via invasive catheters, administered medications, educated patients and families, and participated in an integrated plan of care with medical and ancillary staff. Certified to care for patients on intra-aortic balloon pumps, CRRT, and innercool therapy. Show less



Beaumont Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Critical Care Registered Nurse

  • Jun 1999 - Aug 2003

  Managed the care of critically ill adult patients, specializing in the acute care of post-coronary artery bypass graft patients. Continuously assessed patients, managed mechanical ventilation, analyzed ECG, monitored hemodynamics, administered medications, educated patients and families, and integrated plan of care with medical and ancillary staff. Certified to care for patients on ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and CRRT. Assumed the role of preceptor, in-charge staff member, and co- chairperson of the unit’s Professional Practice Committee. Show less