Elizabeth Kyalo
9 Gloss Street, Dayton,WA
Summary
An experienced dialysis Nurse. Nurse with over 8 years expertise in providing dialysis nursing services. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2023 - Current
- Nurse with over 8 years' expertise in providing dialysis nursing services
- Excellent supervisory abilities with experience working in hospital-based and outpatient settings
- Culturally aware, motivated, and dependable with skills in renal health and dialysis.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care during dialysis treatments.
- Reduced complications by accurately assessing patients'' needs and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients undergoing dialysis.
- Kept current with industry advancements through ongoing professional development, attending conferences, workshops, and seminars relevant to the field of nephrology nursing.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic kidney disease, helping them navigate complex medical information while maintaining hope for improved health outcomes.
- Established strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and genuine concern for their wellbeing during treatment sessions.
- Served as a key resource for colleagues seeking guidance on challenging cases or procedural questions related to dialysis nursing practice.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Utilize MMEX automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports
- Skilled in Transonic haemodialysis technology that gives insight into the functionality of AVF and Grafts through real-time quantitative intra-access flow measurements
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviours and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Lead teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices in a dialysis setup
- Deliver quality culturally safe care to all patients
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with company policies
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Observe and document patient outcomes and effectively modify treatment plans
- Administer different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Communicate with multi-disciplinary team members, to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Strengthen training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations during dialysis
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, and enhance treatment strategies
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Mp Shah Hospital
11.2014 - 06.2018
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives
- Assisted in care of chronically ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and diabetes
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment
- Educated families and patients regarding renal disease, symptoms and care plans.
Dialysis Nurse Assistant
Parklands Kidney Centre
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Cleaned and disinfected haemodialysis machines, chairs, trays, room, and equipment
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyser in preparation for use
- Recorded patient's pre-dialysis weight, vitals, and any new medical conditions
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked equipment and supplies needed for haemodialysis treatment
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses
- Recorded client data on haemodialysis flow chart
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living under guidance of nursing staff
- Provided in-patient care for over 20 dialysis patients simultaneously focusing on providing clean, safe and comfortable treatment environment.
Education
Certificate Iv | Work Health and Safety -
Diploma - Work Health and Safety
DNA Kingston College
Belmont, WA10.2021
Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety
DNA Kingston College
Belmont, WA10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA07.2019
Diploma -Registered Community Health Nurse - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
11.2014
Skills
- Ability to operate dialysis machines
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Knowledge of current work, health, and safety standards
- Proficient communicator Strong clinical judgment
- Positive, efficient, and compassionate
- Cannulation expertise
- BVM and BCM
- Vascular care and assessment of fistulas and grafts
Certification
AHPRA - NMW0002339170
Dialysis training certificate
ACLS
Microsoft Excel Certificate
Exemplary customer delight - MP Shah hospital Certificate of appreciation -Thank A Nurse Kenya
Timeline
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
09.2023 - Current
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services
11.2020 - 08.2023
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
03.2020 - 11.2020
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Mp Shah Hospital
11.2014 - 06.2018
Dialysis Nurse Assistant
Parklands Kidney Centre
01.2007 - 12.2009
Certificate Iv | Work Health and Safety -
Diploma - Work Health and Safety
DNA Kingston College
Certificate IV - Work Health And Safety
DNA Kingston College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edith Cowan University
Diploma -Registered Community Health Nurse - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
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