Leah Thomas
Jerome
Summary
Knowledgeable Dialysis Registered Nurse with solid background in providing comprehensive patient care. Skilled in managing dialysis treatments and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Demonstrated expertise in both patient education and team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Administrator
DaVita
11.2023 - Current
- supports the facility by handling day-to-day operations
- inventory control
- record-keeping,
- coordinating ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- maintaining communication between staff and management regarding facility needs and issues.
- Improved facility metrics and increased DaVita Quality Index (DQI) score, it is a score that measures the clinical performance of dialysis facilities
Clinical Coordinator RN
DaVita
03.2019 - 11.2023
- Coordinate ESRD patient care and services, including tracking lab values and vital signs.
- Ensure the clinical team delivers the highest level of care to patients.
- Oversee a group of patients with the support of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).
- Conduct patient observations and machine setup.
- Facility infection manager- monitor facilities infections and educate to help prevent further infections.
- Facility anemia manager- monitor blood work weekly and coordinate blood transfusions as needed.
- All access manager- educate patients and families about permanent access for dialysis. Schedule appointments with vascular surgery, follow up on appointments. Expert cannulator for new AVF/AVG when they are ready to be used.
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2011 - 03.2019
- oversee the entire dialysis unit
- ensuring smooth patient care delivery by supervising staff nurses
- monitoring patient conditions closely
- coordinating with other healthcare professionals
- acting as a clinical resource for the team, all while adhering to strict quality standards and safety protocols.
- Continuously monitor patients during dialysis treatment
- identifying and responding to complications like hypotension, hypertension, arrhythmias, and potential adverse reactions.
- Patient admissions
Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - 10 Rose
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Conducted neurological assessments including stroke monitoring.
- Managed care for patients with acute neurological conditions such as stroke, seizures and spinal surgeries.
- Provided post op care.
- Educated patients and families on neurological diagnosis, medication, discharge planning and rehabilitation needs.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Conemaugh School of Nursing
Johnstown05-2008
Skills
- Work order management
- Emergency preparedness
- Vascular Access management
- Team leadership qualities
- Fluid management
- Anemia management
- Lab result interpretation
- Hemodialysis expertise
- Infection control practices
Timeline
Facility Administrator
DaVita
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Coordinator RN
DaVita
03.2019 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
DaVita
10.2011 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - 10 Rose
08.2008 - 10.2011
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Conemaugh School of Nursing
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