Profile

Senior level Clinician with expertise in Renal/Kidney Disease, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Pediatric dialysis, Dialysis Clinic Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Management. Proven ability to identify needs and trends, and to strategize and implement effective work/business plans, training curricula, quality initiatives, and research project implimentation. I specialize in assisting dialysis facilities in identifying compliance issues with CMS regulations (and ESRD Network goals) through clinic audits and surveillance. Expertise and proven record in training dialysis staff, quality management, preparing staff for certification, providing continuing education, temporary facility management, record reviews, research investigations, and mentoring new managers.  30 years as a Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN).