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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Duties Executed
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OLIVE REID

Boynton Beach

Summary

Hardworking Dialysis Nurse with over 10 years of diverse experience in direct patient care. Skilled at assessing, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating nursing programs, departments and clinical areas. Enthusiastic and driven with desire to provide high level of compassion in patient care to improve overall outcomes. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2015 - Current
  • Prepares dialysis equipment, initiates treatment, monitors the procedure and then discontinue the treatment, administer medications while providing both routine and emergency care to patients
  • Performs pre, intra and post dialysis assessments and documentation
  • Efficiently schedules patients for treatment thereby maximizing the use of available machines and significantly reducing the long waiting periods of patients and overcrowding of the waiting area.
  • Reduced incidence of medication errors through meticulous administration of medications specific to the needs of dialysis patients.


Dialysis Nurse

Pelham Parkway Dialysis
07.2011 - 06.2015
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and closely monitoring dialysis treatments.
  • Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions for dialysis patients through thorough patient education and follow-up care.
  • Maintained safe and efficient treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols and equipment maintenance schedules.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional clinical care and addressing patient concerns promptly.

Dialysis Nurse

Cliffside Renal Dialysis Unit
02.2007 - 06.2011
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for dialysis patients, resulting in improved overall health and wellbeing.
  • Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions for dialysis patients through thorough patient education and follow-up care.
  • Maintained safe and efficient treatment environment by adhering to infection control protocols
  • Provided compassionate support to patients during difficult emotional periods, fostering a positive treatment experience.


Medical Surgical & Pediatric Nursing

St. Ann’s Bay Hospital
01.2003 - 08.2005
  • Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for medical-surgical patients.
  • Streamlined the discharge process for better continuity of care, coordinating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure smooth transitions.
  • Enhanced patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, maintaining accurate documentation, and promptly reporting any changes in condition to physicians.
  • Facilitated timely medication administration through efficient management of medication inventory and close collaboration with the pharmacy department.
  • Contributed to a reduction in hospital-acquired infections by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and educating patients about proper hygiene practices.

General Nursing

St. Ann’s Bay Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Twelve months experience in Pediatric nursing and twelve months experience in Medical/Surgical nursing
  • Treat patient with a wide variety of needs, illnesses and injuries
  • Conduct routine physical exams and assessment, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patient with support and education.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida
2014

No Degree - General Nursing

Cornwall School of Nursing
Montego Bay, Jamaica West Indies
2002

Skills

  • Hemodialysis expertise
  • Peritoneal dialysis knowledge
  • Infection control practices
  • Fluid management
  • Medication administration
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Vascular access management
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Time Management and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds

Accomplishments

  • 2012, 2014, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, Florida, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • 10/1999, 10/2002, Cornwall School of Nursing, Montego Bay, Jamaica WI, Diploma in General Nursing
  • 1983, 1988, Ferncourt High School, Claremont, Jamaica WI, High School Certificate

Duties Executed

  • Prepares dialysis equipment, initiates treatment, monitors the procedure and then discontinue the treatment, administer medications while providing both routine and emergency care to patients. Supervises non-professional nursing personnel and assists physicians and staff.
  • Performs pre, intra and post dialysis assessments and documentation.
  • Instructs patients in the clinical and technical aspects of dialysis that includes patients’ medication needs.
  • Efficiently schedules patients for treatment thereby maximizing the use of available machines and significantly reducing the long waiting periods of patients and overcrowding of the waiting area.

References

Available upon request

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Dialysis Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
07.2015 - Current

Dialysis Nurse

Pelham Parkway Dialysis
07.2011 - 06.2015

Dialysis Nurse

Cliffside Renal Dialysis Unit
02.2007 - 06.2011

Medical Surgical & Pediatric Nursing

St. Ann’s Bay Hospital
01.2003 - 08.2005

General Nursing

St. Ann’s Bay Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Jacksonville University

No Degree - General Nursing

Cornwall School of Nursing

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