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Aphiwat Kansom

Chiang Rai

Summary

Registered nurse with strong experience in delivering quality care to patients.

Professional with more than 4 years of practice in emergency room care, one year as scrub nurse and 6 years in dialysis unit. Strong knowledge of medicine, pharmacology and standards of care in the hospital and private practice setting. Caring and reliable person with a reputation for building a great rapport between medical providers and patients. Committed to making patients more informed and comfortable during their care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Nurse

Dialysis Unit, Maefahluang Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis clinic in Mae Fah Luang Medical Center

provide ongoing care and treatment to patients with chronic renal disease and Acute kidney injury that in need of dialysis about 80 case per day that is committed to building the greatest health care community in the area.

  • Oversee the preparation of delivery systems, dialysis area, and dialyzers, while confirming all mandatory alarm tests on equipment is performed.
  • Conduct patient assessments and perform diagnosic tests to obtain vital signs, examine laboratory findings, and document patent general health.
  • Assess and cannulate patient’s vascular access, including needle insertion in arteriovenous fistula or grafts for aseptic connection with dialysis tools.
  • Review physician orders, collect pre-treatment dialysis data, administer dialysis-related intravenous or oral medications, and verify that patients take prescribed drugs.
  • Develop interventions, observe adverse reactions to treatment, monitor the performance of dialysis machines, and advise providers of any significant changes in patient’s condition.
  • Offer pertinent information through discussing patient concerns and answering questions relevant to care.
  • Utilize sterile techniques to evaluate dialysis catheter exit sites and apply dressing on patient’s vascular access.
  • Provide patient education applicable to medical conditions and Discharge patients when vital signs are stable.
  • Participation to booted fammilies’ satisfaction levels by 80% through fostering interactive communication efforts that strengthened therapeutic team and patient relationship.
  • Lead a team in evacuating patients during an earthquake in the area. Make it safe and systematic. In caring for patients who come for hemodialysis services.

Dialysis Nurse

Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2023

Thailand’s leading specialized institute in the comprehensive treatment of kidney disease. From kidney disease screening and preventive healthcare for kidney damage, to hemodialysis, vascular bypass surgery, urinary surgery, and kidney transplants.

  • Responsible for initiating dialysis treatment including pre and post treatment assessment as well as throughout the treatment runs.
  • Responsible for medication Administration, hanging and infusing blood and blood products; performing Lab draws; monitoring lab results and follow up cares.
  • Provided comprehensive patient education for dialysis patients and their Families.
  • Technical duties included setting up and tearing down Dialysis machines and troubleshooting as necessary.
  • Strict Infection Control polices followed per healthcare guidelines/protocol
  • Charge nurse duties in the Unit and Isolation room for Covid case were to check and follow MD orders and contact MD if additional orders were needed.
  • Provided direct patient Care and supervised other student nurse on duty.
  • Provided accurate clinical documentation and checked charts for errors.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team conferences and lead/guided co-workers in an efficient manner, making assignments for personnel to correspond with their education and experience background.
  • Water room maintenance, check, and calibration of all gauges related to normal range and reponsed when abnormal system.
  • Experience as a hemodialysis nurse, dialyzing patients using Fresenius machines and equipment Responsible for the patient's entire treatment while maintaining safe and effective dialysis.
  • Participation to Reduced CRBSI and fistula infection rate less than 1% by the process of finding the root cause, and holistic care that participation of team, patients and their families.

Scrub Nurse

Paolo Memorial hospital
05.2015 - 08.2016

Private hospital in Thailand, 220 beds for full-range of treatment and care that provide a comprehensive range of medical services from primary to tertiary care. The hospital has committed to development continuously by scientific methods, modern equipment, and comprised of well-trained medical personnel with International Standards.

  • Prepared and sterilized medical instruments prior to surgical operations.
  • Performed duties as a scrub-in nurse during various surgical operational procedures such as Laparoscopic, Vascular, hysterectomy, hip replacement, breast biopsy, debridement, cystoscopy, ORIF and cesarean section.
  • Ensured the operating rooms were properly sterilized and all operation paperwork was properly completed.
  • Supervised personnel in preparing, sterilizing, and caring for operating room equipment and supplies.
  • Monitored patient condition during surgery and provided professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgery.
  • Maintained record of patient history and prepared reports and recovery charts.
  • Reported and recorded the necessary patient data for hospital and nursing service records.
  • Collaborated with a team to develop a systematic to prepare husband of pregnant women to participate in cesarean sections. this creates confidence and satisfaction in the service.

ER Nurse

Maesai Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2015

Mae Sai Hospital, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. 120 beds hospital located along the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Providing services to those who come to receive services, both Thai and foreigners. There are an average of 900 to 1200 people receiving outpatient services per day, with approximately 70 percent of service recipients being of Thai nationality and another 30 percent being service recipients from neighboring countries.

  • Served as a Clinical, Charge, and Triage nurse in 10 beds Emergency Department.
  • Provided the full range of professional nursing care and treatment to a wide variety of critically ill patients due to accidents, motor vehicle crashes, suicide attempts, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, drug overdose, etc.
  • Provided an advanced level of specialized nursing care to critically ill patients who may present with potentially life-threatening conditions and require the employment of either advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric life support or trauma protocols.
  • Independently intervened using established protocols to prevent deterioration of the patient's condition or restore hemodynamic stability and provides continuous observation and monitoring until patient is transferred for definitive treatment.
  • Administered critical care drugs as ordered, which require specialized knowledge of the potency and potential to cause serious complications.
  • Changed dressings, prep wounds, and inserts urinary catheters.
  • Performed procedures to collect blood, tissue, urine, stool, or sputum specimens.
  • Participation with the emergency room team in organizing basic resuscitation training for first responders, students, and volunteers in the area.


Education

Bachelor degree - NURSING

UNIVERSITY OF PHAYAO
Phayao, Thailand
06/2007 - 03/2011

Postgraduate - PROGRAM OF NURSE PRACTITONER IN RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HEMODIALYSIS)

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF THAILAND
Bangkok, Thailand
08/2016 - 02/2017

Skills

  • HD, OR and A&E experience
  • Acute care expertise
  • Chronic disease management
  • Catheter and wound care
  • Medication administration
  • CPR/AED
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Staff Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Patient and family advocacy

Timeline

Head Nurse

Dialysis Unit, Maefahluang Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

Dialysis Nurse

Bhumirajanagarindra Kidney Institute Hospital
06.2017 - 07.2023

Scrub Nurse

Paolo Memorial hospital
05.2015 - 08.2016

ER Nurse

Maesai Hospital
04.2011 - 04.2015

Bachelor degree - NURSING

UNIVERSITY OF PHAYAO
06/2007 - 03/2011

Postgraduate - PROGRAM OF NURSE PRACTITONER IN RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HEMODIALYSIS)

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF THAILAND
08/2016 - 02/2017
Aphiwat Kansom