Betsy Joseph

Provide care before and after therapy to patients in the hemodialysis unit. These include addressing the patient’s concerns as well as cleaning and dressing permanent and temporary catheters and fistula. Knowing how to operate the dialysis machine, readying dialysis equipment, priming dialyzer and bloodlines, and cannulating accesses. Overseeing the entire dialysis therapy and monitoring the patient’s response to it, as well as notifying physicians in case of adverse dialysis reactions.

Care for all patients of Barwon Health with primary or secondary renal disease, electrolyte disorders, hypertension, CKD 2-5, dialysis. Management of surgically created dialysis vascular access.

RDHS provides a comprehensive range of services through urgent care centre, acute medical care, dialysis, aged residential care, and palliative care. In addition to working in dialysis departments, I also worked in other departments. Duties include assessment of resident's condition, planning and organizing the care according to the needs. Caring for palliative patients, an expert in caring for dementia patients, Competent in triaging patients presenting to Urgent care centre. Proficient in decision making during critical times

Worked in the Department, Dialysis Unit (15 bedded unit). Holistic nursing care of renal dialysis patients includes Assessment of the Patient’s clinical status, Monitoring Vital signs, Administration of Medications, and Preparing and updating nursing care plans. Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly. Educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.

Educated and taught patients about the techniques to maintain health care by using home therapies. Observed and recorded patient data. Maintained good relationships with the patients and their families Operated all dialysis equipment and performed routine medical procedures. Provided instructions about health care education and disease prevention.