ELIZABETH NDIRANGU

• Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.

• Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
• Administered medications and treatments such as catheterizations, suppositories, enemas and douches, as directed by nurse or physician.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar and oxygen levels to stay on top of symptoms and keep appropriate medical practitioner informed of changes.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.

• Preparing and updating nursing care plans.
• Working with the dialysis technicians to ensure that the dialysis machines and equipments are set up correctly.
• Checking and recording patients' vitals before, during and after dialysis treatment.
• Ensuring that hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatments are administered to patients correctly.
• Monitoring patients during dialysis treatment to identify any adverse reactions.
• Promptly notifying the appropriate medical practitioner of any problems that occur during dialysis treatment.
• Wiped down the equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
• Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve life support.