Fares Alhawamdeh

• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

● Maintains accountability for the coordination and delivery of care to patients with end stage renal disease

● Responsible for implementing and maintaining the dialysis policy and procedure manual.

● Oversees the preparation of the delivery system, dialysate bath, and dialyzer and confirms that all mandatory alarm tests on the dialyzer and equipment are performed.

● Reviews physician orders for dialysis patients, collects pre-treatment dialysis data, and reviews patient records prior to dialysis.

● Conducts pre-dialysis patient assessment including obtaining patient vital signs and assessing the patient' s vascular access, laboratory findings, and the patient' s general health.

● Verifies that patients are taking all prescribed medications and performs medication reconciliation.

● Documents findings of patient assessments and interventions and advises providers of any significant change in the patient's condition and other pertinent information.

● Oversees dialysis technicians in the performance of dialysis from start to finish, monitors patient reaction to treatment and performance of the dialysis machines, and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of dialysis.

● Assesses, prepares, and cannulates a patient' s vascular access (including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis equipment).

● Utilizes sterile techniques to assess the dialysis catheter exit site and to apply dressing on the patient' s vascular access (dialysis catheter , arterioveinous access) per protocols.

● Reviews patient' s electronic/paper records for orders as appropriate and administers dialysis related intra-venous and/or oral medications as prescribed and/or per protocol.

● Conducts post dialysis assessment and patient discharge by evaluating treatment, documenting medication administration utilizing the appropriate protocols, assessing condition of vascular access, discharging the patient when vital signs are stable, and documenting and recording patient treatment data.

● Oversees disassembly and disinfection of dialysis equipment.

● Works closely with others on the dialysis team and participates in interdisciplinary team

● Monitors and ensures dialysis machines are properly maintained.

● Use Fresenius dialysis machine models.

● Evaluates the performance of dialysis staff./ Provides orientation to new dialysis staff members.

● Provides an easy access to dialysis services by maintaining the physician order and contact system through the staffing office.

● Maintains appropriate supply level of specialized dialysis products .

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Use Nipro/ Nikkiso dialysis machine models

• Above mentioned task.

● Use Gambro, B.braun, Fresenius dialysis machine models.