New York, New York, United States
Educate patients and their families about the various modalities of dialysis including hemodialysis (in center and at home) and peritoneal dialysis(APD and CAPD) Provide primary care for patients with chronic kidney disease including monitoring lab values and medication management
•Performed nursing assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementations and evaluations of medicine patients •Utilized critical thinking, prioritization and delegation in nursing duties surrounding critical patients •Principal RN for up to 6 patients per shift; monitored EKGs, telemetry, lab values for changes in patient status and ensured patient safety . Served as preceptor for various new graduate nurses by educating on nursing skills and critical thinking and overseeing their care of 5 patients . Served as charge RN; overseeing the care of a 35 patient bed unit
•Assesses patients’ cardiac, respiratory and cognitive status in Post Anesthesia Care Unit •Monitors vital signs, response to surgery and anesthesia •Educates patients on discharge instructions, medications such as various types of eye drops and follow up appointments •Overseas 10 RNs in charge nurse position; organizes unit, creates daily assignments and schedules