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Widad Batuwa Hemodialysis Nurse

Canada
Aseptically prepares access cathetersCannulates and Decannulates needles from patients' fistulascoordinates with other allied medical health professionals regarding patients careetc.hook patients to dialysis machinemonitors vital signsPrimes Dialyzers
  • Primes dialyzer and bloodlines, weigh patient before dialysis procedure and record medical information and vital signs.
  • Ensures each dialysis treatments were provided in accordance with physicians order.
  • Ensures that both permanent and temporary catheters were cleaned and dressed properly.
    Monthly labs drawn using proper collection methods and labelling.
  • Cannulates access and assisted in hooking patients up to dialysis machines and observe them for discomfort or pain.
  • Calculates and adjusts fluid removal rates according to established protocols and prescription.
  • Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members.
  • Monitors patients and equipment, responds to alarms, and readjusts treatment parameters as defined by established protocols.
  • Obtains and records post dialysis vital signs, temperature, and weight.
    Discards dialysis supplies and sanitizes equipment according to manufacturer and unit protocol.
  • Talking with patients to understand their overall condition and whether there have been any changes.
  • Educate patients and significant others about their health condition and what their various treatment options are.
  • Checking patients’ vital signs.
    Overseeing the entire hemodialysis procedure, and monitoring the patient’s comfort and condition throughout.
  • Ensuring that patients are correctly taking the medications their doctors have ordered for them.
    Noting patients’ response to hemodialysis treatment and medications.
  • Reviewing all the various information regarding the patient, including their lab work and activities, and informing the patient’s doctors about any changes in condition that need to be addressed.
  • Coordinating with and supporting patient’s entire care team, including the primary doctor, dietician, and more, to ensure that the patient receives the absolute best care possible.

Education

June2012/July2017 BS Nursing Graduate at Mindanao State University

Experience

January 15, 2018/Employed Hemodialysis Nurse at Allah Valley Medical Specialists' Center Inc. Hospital