DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse, responsible for delivering care to patients who are often dealing with multiple co-morbidities, requiring unique treatment plans and the ability to leverage a broad range of nursing skills and knowledge.
Skills : Patient Care, Dialysis Treatment, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Oversaw a group of patients with the support of PCTs to conduct patient observations, measuring stats and machine set up.
- Worked with your head, heart and hands each day in a fast paced environment.
- Acute (inpatient) RNs may deliver nephrology care through Hem dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) and Apheresis.
- Worked daily in a hospital setting.
- Delivered dialysis to patients at a contracted healthcare system, and became an integral part of both the hospital and DaVita team.
- Provided specialty nephrology care within a variety of settings (ICU, CCU, ED and more).
- Provided lifesaving care during regularly scheduled and on-call shifts.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BSN
DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse, being responsible for training patients takes time and mental energy and the rewards of that investment come in seeing the transformation of your patients from feeling sick and afraid, to strong, independent, and able to do the daily things that they love.
Skills : Clinical Assessment, Medication Administration, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Provided comprehensive patient care in an independent setting.
- Responsible for educating patients on their options when it comes to dialysis not only helps them on their journey but also expands the program to people who will benefit greatly from HHD.
- Established a clear and competitive path for career progression in a lifelong nursing career.
- Responsible for checking and recording patients vitals before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Responsible for ensuring that hem dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
- Responsible for monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
- Responsible for preparing and updating nursing care plans.
- Educated patients and families on renal disease management and treatment options, enhancing patient understanding and adherence by 30%.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
ADN
DaVita Nurse Resume
Objective : As a DaVita Nurse, referring patients to dieticians, social workers, or vascular access centers as required, evaluate patients lab results, and answer patients questions regarding dialysis treatments.
Skills : Patient Education, IV Therapy, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Promptly notified the appropriate medical practitioner of any issues that arose during dialysis treatments.
- Responsible for working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that dialysis machines and equipment are set up correctly.
- Responsible for teaching patients and their family members how to operate home dialysis machines should they decide on home dialysis therapy.
- Educated patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, as well as suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
- Adhered strictly to infection control practices, including proper equipment sterilization and hand hygiene.
- Provided information on CKD, dialysis options, and lifestyle modifications to help manage health conditions.
- Guided patients and families on medication management, diet, and signs of complications to encourage self-care.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MSN
DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse, responsible for assessing fluid removal targets, managing ultrafiltration, and monitoring electrolyte levels throughout treatment.
Skills : Vital Signs Monitoring, Emergency Response, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Set up, calibrated, and troubleshot dialysis machines to ensure safe and effective operation.
- Scheduled vary by hospital system.
- Conducted home visits to assess the patients home environment per policy, initially and minimally annually thereafter.
- Routinely evaluated patient performance and assessed the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.
- Communicated results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.
- Acted quickly and effectively in emergencies (hypotension, seizures) to stabilize patients and minimize risks.
- Maintained comprehensive patient records detailing treatments, medication administration, and assessments.
- Monitored vital signs and laboratory results, promptly identifying and addressing critical changes in patient conditions to ensure safety.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
MSN
DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse, contributions include creating personalized care plans based on individual patient needs and medical directives.
Skills : Care Plan Development, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Participated in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.
- Communicated and regularly reviewed Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do, and who to contact if displaced from home.
- Ensured clinic and patient supply inventory and usage were appropriate for patient prescriptions and placed orders promptly to avoid fees and penalties.
- Continually sought to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills, and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes.
- Assisted in obtaining data for continuous quality improvement activities.
- Obtained routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicated critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender promptly.
- Completed and documented monthly reviews of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize dialysis treatment protocols, leading to a 15% reduction in patient complications.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
Nursing Diploma
DaVita Nurse Resume
Objective : As a DaVita Nurse, responsible for performing on-call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.
Skills : Communication Skills, Time Management, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Ensured adherence to DaVita, state, and federal regulations and standards of care, including HIPAA.
- Evaluated the patients' ability to perform their dialysis treatments and take all doctor-prescribed medications.
- Helped patients follow up with their transplant center.
- Reviewed the patients' lab work, home medications, and activities and let the doctors know about changes in their patients' conditions.
- Assessed the patients' condition.
- Safely administered and documented medications per protocol and physician orders.
- Train and support PCTs in patient care tasks and monitor their adherence to protocols.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BSHS
DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse, responsible for educating patients on dialysis treatment options, kidney disease management, and suitable nutrition and exercise regimens.
Skills : Problem Solving, Patient Advocacy, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Taught patients how to do peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis in the home setting.
- Considered the patients' learning needs and provided education about their treatment.
- Made a training plan for each patient.
- Gave the patients the medications ordered by their doctors.
- Completed training approved by the medical director and the governing body as required by CMS guidelines before operating the water treatment system.
- Responsible for training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
- Worked closely with physicians, dietitians, and social workers to provide holistic care plans for patients.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
Nursing Dip.
DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse developed and implemented strategies to enhance patient outcomes, staff development, and operational efficiency.
Skills : Infection Control, Health Record Management, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Enhanced overall performance and clinical outcomes for the team.
- Understood the overall picture of patient care, even in complex situations.
- Developed and proposed solutions to atypical problems based on experience and analysis.
- Guided, coached, and trained other teammates.
- Led CQI program and outcome management.
- Coordinated ESRD patient care and services (trend lab values, track metrics on vital signs, weight, and outcome management).
- Ensured you and your clinical team are delivering the highest level of care to our patients by ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on dialysis procedures and patient care standards, improving team efficiency and performance.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
DNP
DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse, responsible for the delivery of all dialysis-related nursing services for the End Stage Renal Disease patient in a chronic setting.
Skills : Nutritional Counseling, Blood Pressure Management, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Supervised and provided direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, initiating and ending dialysis, documenting, conducting physical assessments, transcribing physician orders, and drawing and recording lab work.
- Noted signs of trauma, patients general physical and mental condition, reviewed dialysis orders, and documented observations in patient medical records.
- Analyzed patient assessments, and laboratory data and, when concerns were noted, brought issues to the attention of the physician.
- Communicated all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications, and related incidents to the supervisor, Medical Director, Regional Operations Manager, and Facility Administrator.
- Assessed patient and family learning readiness and provides appropriate information on renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment, and medical regimen and its impact on the patients state of health and well-being.
- Provided dialysis therapy by formulating dialysis plans per physician orders, managing ultrafiltration, ensuring safety compliance, administering medications, discontinuing dialysis per protocol, and documenting all activities.
- Instructed patients on pre- and post-dialysis care.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA in Psychology
DaVita Nurse Resume
Headline : As a DaVita Nurse, responsible for monitoring patients throughout their dialysis treatment and reporting any changes to the medical team.
Skills : Patient Safety, Chronic Disease Management, Patient Care, Dialysis Management, IV Therapy, Medication Administration
Description :
- Participated in the development and implementation of the patients short and long-term plan of care and monthly progress notes.
- Ensured that the dialysis machines and equipment were in good working order.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions or potential complications to the physician for further evaluation.
- Actively participated in or led projects focused on improving patient outcomes, safety, and efficiency.
- Led training on DaVita protocols, emergency procedures, and updates on best practices for dialysis care.
- Assessed the performance of nursing and PCT staff, providing feedback and additional training as needed.
- Assisted with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing coverage, especially during high-demand periods.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Senior
Education
Dialysis Cert.