Registered General Nurse who has worked with renal failure clients for more than 7 years. I have experience in both Acute and Chronic dialysis and also worked as a Home Hemodialysis Trainer for at least 2 years in New Zealand. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Renal
NSW Government
Queanbeyan
03.2024 - Current
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for assigned patients.
Administers medications and treatments according to physician orders.
Monitors vital signs, administers injections, and provides assistance with medical procedures.
Documents patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Demonstrates knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Utilizes critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Maintains a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Provides patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
Renal Nurse
Baxter Clinics
Canberra, ACT
08.2019 - 03.2024
Working in a Satellite clinic overseeing dialysis of 3-4 patients. -Worked between two clinics one in Belconnen and the other clinic Tuggeranong. Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Performs dialysis to patient on End Stage Renal Failure in a safe manner. -Dialyzes patients using Gambro 2008 Dialysis Machine
Provided individualized nursing care to patients with kidney diseases, such as chronic renal failure and end-stage renal disease.
Evaluate patient care needs and prioritize -Educating patients about their disease, treatment and referring them to multidisciplinary teams if necessary.
Reviews patient laboratory blood, specimen results with the Doctor and notify patient of any changes and new plan accordingly. -Supports the entire care team. -Maintain documentation which is logical and concise, comprehensive and accurate and operates within the legal framework.
Renal Nurse
Northern Territory Government
Alice Springs
06.2017 - 08.2019
Worked mostly with Aboriginal kidney failure patients managing a caseload of 3-4 per session in a Satellite setting.
Also worked in Acute Dialysis
Worked with Access Nurse and did short term relief in Access theater procedures for Fistulograms and Plastys.
Preceptored students from Charles Darwin University attached to Renal Units for their clinical placement.
Temporary Home Dialysis Therapies covering remote Aboriginal towns.
Home Dialysis Trainer
Counties Manukau District Health Board
Auckland
01.2015 - 06.2017
Did assessments on patients referred by Pre-dialysis Nurses/Doctors or from other Departments to ascertain their eligibility for Home Training.
-Train new patients for a period spanning at least 8 weeks or more on how to do dialysis at home or in the Community houses that were run by the Kidney Society.
-Managed a caseload of patients already at Home doing own dialysis.
-Did regular home visits as follow ups on how they were coping with home dialysis.
-Trouble-shoot problems over the phone and ensure patient safety
-Arrange for patient clinical appointments with Doctors on a regular basis.
-Work with other members of the healthcare team to ensure best outcomes for the patient during training period.
-Ensure clients have adequate supplies to carry out safe dialysis at home.
Registered Nurse
Rito Clinic
Auckland
04.2010 - 12.2015
Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Performs dialysis to patient on End Stage Renal Failure in a safe manner.
-Dialyzed patients using Gambro AK200 machines and Fresenius 5008
Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow
-Educating patients about their disease, treatment and referring them to multidisciplinary teams if necessary.
Reviews patient laboratory blood, specimen results with the Doctor and notify patient of any changes and new plan accordingly.
-Supports the entire care team in the delivery of services so as to ensure quality care in a considerate and respectful manner.
-Maintain documentation which is logical and concise, comprehensive and accurate and operates within the legal framework.