Aaron Steen
Prosser,WA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with over 20 years of dialysis experience, excelling in expert dialysis techniques and critical care. Proven ability to deliver culturally-sensitive care and educate patients effectively. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and compassionate care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in acute and outpatient environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Davita Compass Acutes
Yakima, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Complete dialysis services for hospitialized patients, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
- Competent use of Fresenius, Dialog and B-Braun machines.
- Complete access care for central lines and fistulas/grafts.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Full initial and ongoing assessments performed.
- Administer all appropriate medications and observed responses per policy and protocol.
- Worked as a team member to coordinate services throughout 3 hospitals.
- Educated patients and family members on health management and wellness strategies.
- Maintained accurate medical records using electronic health record systems.
- Responded to emergencies with effective triage and critical care interventions.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
Sunnyside, WA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Administer prescribed medications, or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on the patient’s charts.
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Answer the patient's calls, and determine how to assist them.
- Perform a full patient assessment.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum, from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on the samples.
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments, and explain procedures.
- Skills in wound care, IV cannulation, NG, urinary catheters, and surgery recovery.
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Med-Surg, July 2023 – May 2024.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Davita
Port Richey/Tampa, FL & Pasco/Yakima, WA
04.2018 - 08.2024
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
- Operated as a Charge Nurse when needed, assessing patients, and passing/sorting all medications.
- Licensed Practical Nurse, (originally Nov 2001-2010 as pct)
Licensed Practical Nurse, Agency Travel Nurse
Express Healthcare
Olympia, WA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient’s charts.
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Answer patient’s calls and determine how to assist them.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
- Perform Wound Care for Long Term Rehab/Care patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Acted as part of a Float Team between 15 facilities.
- Performed all technical aspects of dialysis policy and procedures as assigned to patient prescription in both chronic and acute settings.
- Administered and monitored treatments in accordance with treatment plans or as directed by the clinical nurse manager.
- Monitored and documented dialysis treatment parameters on dialysis flow sheets. Documented other information related to the care of the patient in the individual patient record.
- Administered intravenous medication in accordance with physician orders and state nurse practice laws.
- Acted as a resource person for other staff members. Assist with the coordination of the care plan with Physician, Dietitian, Social Worker, and Patient Care Technicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Physicians Dialysis
Trinity, FL
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Participated on the Acute Dialysis Team, performed Dialysis treatments in jails, rehabilitation centers, and long term care facilities.
- Prepared and monitored the dialyzer and hemodialysis machine, performed the required quality control checks.
- Administers medications by prescribed route and provides documentation of administration and results of medication.
- Completed monthly nursing assessments.
- Reviewed lab reports and identified problems that needed to be discussed with the Physician.
- Transcribed and implemented physician’s orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse, PCT
Franciscan Eastside Dialysis
Tacoma, WA
12.2006 - 03.2015
- Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures.
- Operated as a Charge Nurse when needed, assessing patients and passing/sorting all medications.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA04-2024
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Yakima Valley College
Yakima06-2010
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Expert dialysis cannulation techniques
- IV therapy, including vassopressors, sedation, cardiac, insulin and heparin drips
- Clinical judgment
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Critical care
- Diabetes management
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Strong medical ethic
- Precepting
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Problem solving
References
- Lisa Jordan, RN, lisa.jordan@davita.com, 509-834-1408
- Angela, Campos, RN, Acampos@yvcc.edu, 509-388-5401
- Aimeed, Acevedo, RN, deemia35@hotmail.com, 813-476-1467
- Yarivette, Robles, molina2002@gmail.com, 786-546-3119
- Dayang, Nadayang, RN, dayang2x2000@yahoo.co.uk, 253-226-6237
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award nominee
- Davita awards for accountability and preceptorship
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- Expert Cannulator
- Preceptor
- Outdoor Emergency Care Technician (associated with The National Ski Patrol)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Davita Compass Acutes
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse, Agency Travel Nurse
Express Healthcare
02.2023 - 01.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Davita
04.2018 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
09.2015 - 01.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Physicians Dialysis
07.2015 - 09.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse, PCT
Franciscan Eastside Dialysis
12.2006 - 03.2015
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Yakima Valley College
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Yakima Valley College
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