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service-oriented registered nurse seeking a challenging position where expertise in healthcare procedure, patient care and strong staff management skills will prove instrumental to employer success.

profile

• dedicated registered nurse offering over 9 years progressive experience as a compassionate healthcare professional, with specific expertise in renal dialysis patient care and staff training/supervision.
• skilled in patient/family education, ensuring all parties are familiar with condition and treatment.
• in depth expertise in identifying critical situations and expediting quality patient treatment procedures.
• strong background in dialysis care, including machine functioning, blood draws, catheter dressing changes, and flushing catheter ports.
• proven ability to blend strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to the healthcare environment.
• capable of staying focused and maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations while exhibiting high quality, diplomatic patient services interaction both in person and via telephone.
• dynamic communication, organization, multi-tasking, and relationship management skills.

professional experience

renal dialysis unit rn glens falls hospital                                                                   2001-present

• serving as charge nurse of 5-chair inpatient acute/chronic unit, oversaw all daily unit operations, from writing physician orders and scheduling to setting up machines and patient treatment.
• one of three original hospital members qualified to give treatment in plasmapheresis, serve as staff educator and mentor in all aspects of treatment protocols.
• hand-selected to coordinate end-to-end plasmapheresis treatment, from intake to discharge.
• actively served as outpatient nurse in a 24-chair, offsite outpatient chronic dialysis unit, ensuring quality patient treatment on behalf of hospital.
• function as preceptor for rn and lpn nursing students, providing hands-on guidance and education.
• recipient of 12 blue ribbon awards for excellence in treatment administration and patient care, awarded by patients and families.

professional education

associates of science in nursing adirondack community college                                             2002

certified registered nurse license #543809 state of new york
certified registered nurse license #9246020 state of florida

member american nephrology nursing association

volunteer national kidney foundation: regional kidney walk
attendee aphaeresis conference in charlottesville, va
volunteer regional breast cancer walk