Margaret K.

Certified nurse aide- work closely with nurses and medical staff to ensure that a patient is provided basic care on a daily basis. Some of these duties include bathing, feeding and dressing patients. ... Basic vital signs, such as respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure. Helps patients by supporting personal hygiene and daily living needs; providing comfort, transportation, and vital sign monitoring.

Medication reminder, help get client ready for bed, & assist with using the bathroom at night.

Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Perform administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document. Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures, Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure. Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. Evaluate the patient for prior to discharge and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight and vital signs with initial identification.