RN- Chronic/Acute Hemodialysis Unit - London Health Sciences - London, Ontario
(2022-08)
25 chair/Bed unit with ratio 1:2-3
- Assess fluid balances e.g SOB or edema
- Administer medications via oral, IV and intramuscular
- Access and assess permanent catheters, AV fistulas and AV grafts e.g bruit and thrills
- Monitor patient status during treatment e.g low/high blood pressures
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions
- Educate patients, families and care givers on diagnosis and prognosis
- Able to recognize signs and symptoms of infection
- Well trained in the use of the Fresenius machine and problem-solving alarms
RN- Chronic hemodialysis unit - Bluewater health - Sarnia, Ontario
(2011-09)
12 chair unit with ratio 1:3
- Assess and monitor fluid balance
- Administer meds and blood products through hemodialysis machine
- Monitor patient's condition throughout treatment
- Maintain accurate documentation
- Provide emotional support for patients and families
- Able to be an advocate for patient and family
- Well trained in the use of the Gambro machine and problem-solving alarms
RN- Cardiac care unit - London Health Sciences - London, Ontario
(2006-09 - 2022)
12 bed unit with ratio 1:2
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous diagnosis from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed data to make appropriate adjustments to treatment plan based on patient response
- Maintain accurate documentation e.g In and outs and vital signs
- Served as a strong advocate for patient and family
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's condition
- Provide compassionate end of life care
- High level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels
